July 4, 1936 – October 12, 2020
Dr. Joseph D Bergevin DVM passed away October 12, 2020, in Shoreline Washington.
“Dr. B” as he was affectionately known, was a real-life modern-day cowboy. Growing up in Walla Walla Washington he learned to ride and rope at a very young age. He was a successful equine veterinarian and lauded innovative surgeon. He will be remembered by many as a hard-working lover of people, horses, rodeo, and vet medicine. Many might struggle to imagine having a conversation with or around Joe without a horse figuring into it somewhere. He loved his work and was an innovator in the field of equine abdominal and arthroscopic surgery. He was known for inventing various instruments and devices to support his pioneering work. He was an icon amongst his peers and colleagues and beloved by many and will be missed beyond measure.
Son of Damase and Margaret brother to Elaine, Tom, and Tricia, and father to his six sons James, Jesse, Jon, Joseph, Jacob, and Jeremy Bergevin. He leaves a legacy of seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to date.
Doctor Bergevin died quietly in his sleep from natural causes.
Joseph will be laid to rest at Mountain View cemetery by his close family on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in his hometown of Walla Walla, Washington.
His family would be honored to have guests visit his online guest book at: https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/JosephDamaseBergevinDVM