Dan Devin Baskins

Dan Devin Baskins of Aberdeen, Washington, went to be with the Lord on January 26th, 2026. Born September 10, 1961, in Seattle, Washington, the fifth child of Don Darrel Baskins and Arletta Mae Baskins. His father preceded him in death.

Dan started Kindergarten in California, attended Showater Junior High School, graduated from Foster High School in Tukwila, Washington, in 1979, and later resided in Poulsbo, Washington.

He married Carol Ann Fritz in 2019. They lived in Aberdeen, Washington, with their children, grandchildren, and beloved dogs Bo, Lucas, and Cowboy. Dan “never met a stranger” and was an exceptionally outgoing, friendly person who treated people with warmth and kindness. Dan was a kind and generous man who would give everything for his family and friends.

Dan is survived by his first and only beloved wife of 7 years, Carol Ann Fritz; her two children (and their spouses) Jaclyn (James) Meeks and granddaughters Peyton & Emily Meeks in Montesano, Washington; Christopher (Heidi) Fritz and grandson Carson Fritz in Shelton, Washington; and by his mother Arletta Baskins in Poulsbo, Washington; and by his four siblings (and their spouses); Yvonne (Dan) Griffiths in Eagle, Idaho; Darrell (Holly) Baskins in Poulsbo, Washington; Lynette Baskins in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Duane (Myra) Baskins in Bremerton, Washington; by nieces and nephews, Heidi (Joshua) Wright; Yvette (Jonathan) White; Lynnae (David) Bryan; Bryce Griffiths; Brendan Griffiths; and Breana Baskins; and by great-nieces & great-nephews, Emilie, Josiah, & Thomas Wright and Elise & Madelyn White.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Gateway Fellowship Church Munger Chapel, 18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA, 98370. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Youth for Christ of Poulsbo, WA (www.yfcwestsound.org).