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Obituary

It brings great sorrow to share that on August 21, 2024, in Longview, Texas, this world said final goodbyes to a truly remarkable artist. Dwight Bernard Mikkelsen (known by many as Foster Kinn) was born in Visalia, California on May 1, 1952. While deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful human being, there is solace to be had that he left the world without pain or suffering, as he passed peacefully and poetically in …

Personal note from Dwight's daughter, Jasmine

Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. Our family misses my father (PawPaw) tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website.

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Update from Oct. 25, 2024

Friends & Family,

We are asking that any who plan to join us for Dwight's memorial and final send-off please RSVP on his EverLoved event page. As we work through logistics, we'd like to be sure we are making arrangements that accommodate all guests.

As the date approaches, we will share a Zoom link for those who are unable to attend in person and would still like to be a part of the service.

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What were Dwight's favorite games to play?
Scrabble
Scrabble
Scrabble
What were Dwight's favorite ways to spend free time?
Riding his Harley, writing, watching football or baseball with family, taking his gr…
Riding his Harley, writing, watching football or baseball with family, taking his grandkids ou…
Riding his Harley, writing, watching football or baseball with family, taking his grandkids out for ice cream
What were Dwight's favorite drinks?
Lemonade, Skrewball
Lemonade, Skrewball
Lemonade, Skrewball
What were Dwight's favorite foods?
Key lime pie, apple cobbler, steak, steak, nothing GREEN
Key lime pie, apple cobbler, steak, steak, nothing GREEN
Key lime pie, apple cobbler, steak, steak, nothing GREEN

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Born

May 1st, 1952
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Passed away

August 21st, 2024
Longview, TX

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Cause of death

Cardiac Arrest

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

The Open Road

East Texas Funeral Home
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East Texas Funeral Home

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