Harold Jesse Hickenbottom
August 24, 1935 - February 14, 2022
Obituary
Harold Jesse Hickenbottom, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Northeast Tacoma, February 14, 2022, following an extended battle with COPD.
Harold was born August 24, 1935, to Clarence and Mabel Ruth Hickenbottom. He was raised in Enumclaw, Washington in a large family of eight brothers and two sisters and graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1954. He was an all-around athlete while in high school and enjoyed golf in his later years. Hal served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years followed by 20 years with Group Health Cooperative.
Hal enjoyed fishing and camping, especially with his large extended “Hick-a-Mack” family. He had fond memories of taking Debbie and Lynn to Job’s Daughters events and camping along the way. He and Patsy also took her parents on many camping adventures and to their favorite spot in Hawaii.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Nona Mae Hickenbottom, and 8 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Patsy F. Hickenbottom; his children Debra Jo McGuire (Mick), Lynn Marie McClard, David W. Mortensen (Kathleen), and Melanie Walton (Jay); his brother James B. Hickenbottom (Su) and sister Jean Rudser. He was adored by his 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews will also miss their Uncle PeeWee.
A graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, Washington, on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. with a light lunch following at Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th Street, Covington, WA 98038.
We will dearly miss Hal. We will miss his cheery voice answering the phone, “Well, hello, Nina and how are you:”. He made you feel like a mvp and he had been waiting for your call. We miss his deep chuckle always looking on the bright side of a situation. We will miss him teaching us how to play slot machine games! We will miss watching him play solitaire. Hal was a true gentleman always opening doors, helping others feel comfortable, helping Patsy with the dishes (Love that) etc. etc. So happy we were able to rub shoulders with Hal. He taught us true kindness. We love him.
You will be greatly missed.
I knew Hal briefly and I will miss his jokes and times watching football with him. May he rest in peace
Condolences to Patsy and family.