Harold " Dean " Herrick

Harold "Dean" Herrick Sr., 62, a longtime Wenatchee and former longtime Waterville resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was born on October 21, 1947 at Portland, Oregon to Byron Alexander & Elizabeth "Juanita" (Reed) Herrick. He spent his early years growing up while making numerous moves with his father's construction jobs. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp in April of 1964 and he served through November of 1970. He entered the U.S. Air Force in August of 1971 and served through May of 1974. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Wenatchee Valley College, where he received his Associate of Arts Degree. He worked at various jobs as well as for Douglas County Parks and Recreation prior to going to work for the State of Washington. He worked for the Department of Social and Health Services in Wenatchee for 25 years, retiring as a Financial Services Supervisor in 2008. Dean was a member of the Columbia River Chapter of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group). He loved motorcycle riding, touring, camping and liked to keep his bikes clean. During the summer of 2008, he rode to Sturgis and Alaska. He also loved the music of the 1960's and was a handyman that enjoyed doing projects around the house. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Herrick, Wenatchee; one son & daughter-in-law, Harold "Dean" & Alisia Herrick Jr., Wenatchee; one daughter, Deanna Penny, Bonney Lake, WA; his mother, Elizabeth "Juanita" Herrick, Battle Mountain, NV; two sisters, Wanda Lee Brown, Vancouver, WA and Elizabeth Leona & Jerry Kiehne, Battle Mountain, NV; one brother, Byron LeRoy Herrick, Waterville and four grandchildren, Eric Herrick and Skylar Herrick both of Wenatchee, Dayson Dean Schall and Tasia Briann Penny both of Bonney Lake, WA. He was preceded in death by his father, Byron Alexander Herrick in 1990. A Vigil service will be held Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Chapel, led by Deacon Lupe Reyna. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held Wednesday, November 25th at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 1315 8th Street, East Wenatchee, with the Rev. Fr. Argemiro Orozco Celebrant. A Graveside service with Marine Corps Military Honors will be on Friday, November 27th at 1:00 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon to 7:00 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Harold " Dean " Herrick

October 21, 1947 - November 19, 2009