Dick van Dyke (politician)
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Richard Gerard van Dyke (August 27, 1931[1] ā December 2, 1986) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1986 for District 39.[2] Van Dyke was from Bothell, Washington and defeated incumbent representative Bill Miller in the 1984 elections by 197 votes.[3][4] He was defeated for re-election in 1986, and in failing health due to diabetes, died by suicide from carbon monoxide poisoning on December 2, 1986.[5][6]
Quick Facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 39th district, Preceded by ...
Dick van Dyke | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
In office January 14, 1985 ā December 2, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Charles Moon |
Succeeded by | Art Sprenkle |
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Born | Richard Gerard van Dyke (1931-08-27)August 27, 1931 Richmond Hill, New York, US |
Died | December 2, 1986(1986-12-02) (aged 55) Bothell, Washington, US |
Political party | Republican |
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