In Loving Memory

Danny Lee DeHart

Danny Lee Dehart "Big D", a 34-year resident of Chewelah, WA, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 in Spokane, WA. Dan was born on July 5, 1948 in Colville, WA the son of Leonard and Mabel Jane (Slentz) DeHart.

Dan was raised and attended school in Colville and graduated from Colville High School He then went on to Spokane Community College where he attended culinary classes to become a chef. While in college he was drafted into the Army. Dan served overseas in Vietnam in the late 60's as a cook and a supply truck driver. He then returned home to Chewelah to start his family. Soon after, he began his career in the logging industry where he worked for many companies including Baldwin, Gardner, Pat Berg, and Burya logging. Working for 50 years and retiring in 2019, he became known as "Big D," a legend in the logging industry.

Danny enjoyed his work as a logger, mowing and doing yard work, and playing solitaire. He was a great dad and a kind and generous person. His strong-willingness and determination in the workplace exemplified a work ethic displayed by few others. Danny will be surely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Danny is preceded in death by sisters; Donna and Lorraine DeHart, brother; Duane DeHart, and his parents.

Dan is survived by his daughter; Kallie DeHart (Mark) of Kettle Falls, WA, and sisters; Joyce Thompson of Spokane, WA, and Carol Lundquist of Colville, WA, and a host of extended family and friends.

At this time no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one's choice. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with his care.