Francis M. "Dutch" Hallingse
August 2, 1925 ~ October 7, 2020
Born in:
New Orleans, LA
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Francis Matthews “Dutch” Hallingse, 95, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
Born in New Orleans on August 2, 1925, he was the son of the late Matheus and Mattie Cron Hallingse. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Hallingse, and his son, Bob Hallingse.
Dutch worked as a printing press operator for the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville and he was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He formerly was an avid bowler and was a cardiac rehab (Heart Path) participant for 20 years.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Hallingse, Francie Hallingse and Nancy LaPoint (Bob); son, Donald Hallingse (Diane); grandchildren Josh Hallingse (Christina), Kendall Pauling (Adam), Matt Smith and Sam Smith (Caroline); four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Merry Schneider.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 24, 2020 at the Serenity Garden of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Dean Cesa officiating. Face masks and social distancing will be required.
Services
Memorial Service: October 24, 2020 11:00 am
Room: Serenity Garden
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
768 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
252-3151
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Don, so very sorry about your Dad. You have my condolences. We’re here for you to help anyway we can.
Shirley, Francie, Nancy and Don,
So sorry to hear about your father.
My deepest sympathies
Jack Wallen
Fond memories of working with Dutch at NCDC. Remembering some of his children from St. Joan of Arc. Attended AB Tech with Bob around 1980. Thoughts and prayers🙏
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories be sweet and God give you comfort in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy to your family. May your prayers sustain you and the resurrection promise give you hope. Job 14:14, 15; Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:4
Shirley, Nancy,Francine and Donald So very sorry for your loss.
I grew up 2 houses up on Pinewood. In his later years mowing, walking up the street,keeping himself mobile. Iwas so impressed by him.He would stop by my Moms and we’d sit out on the porch and catch up. Very kind sweet man. I will remember him that way..