Henry Gordon WILLIS (1951 - 2017)
WILLIS, Henry Gordon (Age 66) Passed away November 9, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born June 17, 1951 in Oakland, CA to Gordon Starr and Juanita June (Johnston) Willis Henry graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California before joining the U.S. Navy on May 12, 1975. He dedicated the next 22 years of his life to honorable service as a Naval Submariner.
On July 26, 1975, he married fellow sailor Kathleen Ellen Miller of Livermore, CA. Henry and Kathleen lived in many places during his time in the Navy including Hawaii, Virginia Beach, Connecticut, San Diego, and Bremerton, WA. After retiring from the Navy, Henry, Kathleen, and their six children settled on 30 acres near Medical Lake in Eastern Washington State. A dedicated public servant, Henry then began a new career with the U.S. Postal Service, a job he was proud of and enjoyed up to his last day of life. In all, Henry dedicated over 40 years of his life to public service.
Henry was a well-respected letter carrier's union steward and a valued member of his church. At times, he served as a trustee of the various churches he was a member of along the way. Henry loved working with his hands, especially woodworking with Kathleen. Together they would often create a beautiful piece of furniture, and then simply gift it to family or friends. Most of all, Henry adored his grandchildren, and never passed on an opportunity to spend time spoiling or teaching them.
Henry is survived by his wife Kathleen of over 42 years; his parents Gordon and Juanita of Sun City West, AZ; his son Derek Willis of Spokane, daughters Tricia Nyguen and husband Steven of Duluth GA, Erin Parson and husband David of Medical Lake, Kristen Hoff and husband Matthew of Spokane, Megan Dupin and husband Luke of Couer d' Alene, and Brenna Schulte and husband Joseph; his siblings Paul Willis of Great Falls, Virginia, Patricia Volking of Lathrop, California and Joseph Willis; Henry is also survived by his three grandsons, and six granddaughters.
Visitation will be Monday Noon-5pm and Tuesday 8-5pm at Heritage. Funeral Service 1:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sunset Chapel in Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. In lieu of flowers, Henry's family asks that you consider a donation to a cancer research fund of your preference.
Published in Spokesman-Review on Nov. 12, 2017
WILLIS, Henry Gordon (Age 66) Passed away November 9, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born June 17, 1951 in Oakland, CA to Gordon Starr and Juanita June (Johnston) Willis Henry graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California before joining the U.S. Navy on May 12, 1975. He dedicated the next 22 years of his life to honorable service as a Naval Submariner.
On July 26, 1975, he married fellow sailor Kathleen Ellen Miller of Livermore, CA. Henry and Kathleen lived in many places during his time in the Navy including Hawaii, Virginia Beach, Connecticut, San Diego, and Bremerton, WA. After retiring from the Navy, Henry, Kathleen, and their six children settled on 30 acres near Medical Lake in Eastern Washington State. A dedicated public servant, Henry then began a new career with the U.S. Postal Service, a job he was proud of and enjoyed up to his last day of life. In all, Henry dedicated over 40 years of his life to public service.
Henry was a well-respected letter carrier's union steward and a valued member of his church. At times, he served as a trustee of the various churches he was a member of along the way. Henry loved working with his hands, especially woodworking with Kathleen. Together they would often create a beautiful piece of furniture, and then simply gift it to family or friends. Most of all, Henry adored his grandchildren, and never passed on an opportunity to spend time spoiling or teaching them.
Henry is survived by his wife Kathleen of over 42 years; his parents Gordon and Juanita of Sun City West, AZ; his son Derek Willis of Spokane, daughters Tricia Nyguen and husband Steven of Duluth GA, Erin Parson and husband David of Medical Lake, Kristen Hoff and husband Matthew of Spokane, Megan Dupin and husband Luke of Couer d' Alene, and Brenna Schulte and husband Joseph; his siblings Paul Willis of Great Falls, Virginia, Patricia Volking of Lathrop, California and Joseph Willis; Henry is also survived by his three grandsons, and six granddaughters.
Visitation will be Monday Noon-5pm and Tuesday 8-5pm at Heritage. Funeral Service 1:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sunset Chapel in Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. In lieu of flowers, Henry's family asks that you consider a donation to a cancer research fund of your preference.
Published in Spokesman-Review on Nov. 12, 2017
Henry Gordon WILLIS (1951 - 2017)
WILLIS, Henry Gordon (Age 66) Passed away November 9, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born June 17, 1951 in Oakland, CA to Gordon Starr and Juanita June (Johnston) Willis Henry graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California before joining the U.S. Navy on May 12, 1975. He dedicated the next 22 years of his life to honorable service as a Naval Submariner.
On July 26, 1975, he married fellow sailor Kathleen Ellen Miller of Livermore, CA. Henry and Kathleen lived in many places during his time in the Navy including Hawaii, Virginia Beach, Connecticut, San Diego, and Bremerton, WA. After retiring from the Navy, Henry, Kathleen, and their six children settled on 30 acres near Medical Lake in Eastern Washington State. A dedicated public servant, Henry then began a new career with the U.S. Postal Service, a job he was proud of and enjoyed up to his last day of life. In all, Henry dedicated over 40 years of his life to public service.
Henry was a well-respected letter carrier's union steward and a valued member of his church. At times, he served as a trustee of the various churches he was a member of along the way. Henry loved working with his hands, especially woodworking with Kathleen. Together they would often create a beautiful piece of furniture, and then simply gift it to family or friends. Most of all, Henry adored his grandchildren, and never passed on an opportunity to spend time spoiling or teaching them.
Henry is survived by his wife Kathleen of over 42 years; his parents Gordon and Juanita of Sun City West, AZ; his son Derek Willis of Spokane, daughters Tricia Nyguen and husband Steven of Duluth GA, Erin Parson and husband David of Medical Lake, Kristen Hoff and husband Matthew of Spokane, Megan Dupin and husband Luke of Couer d' Alene, and Brenna Schulte and husband Joseph; his siblings Paul Willis of Great Falls, Virginia, Patricia Volking of Lathrop, California and Joseph Willis; Henry is also survived by his three grandsons, and six granddaughters.
Visitation will be Monday Noon-5pm and Tuesday 8-5pm at Heritage. Funeral Service 1:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sunset Chapel in Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. In lieu of flowers, Henry's family asks that you consider a donation to a cancer research fund of your preference.
Published in Spokesman-Review on Nov. 12, 2017
WILLIS, Henry Gordon (Age 66) Passed away November 9, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born June 17, 1951 in Oakland, CA to Gordon Starr and Juanita June (Johnston) Willis Henry graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, California before joining the U.S. Navy on May 12, 1975. He dedicated the next 22 years of his life to honorable service as a Naval Submariner.
On July 26, 1975, he married fellow sailor Kathleen Ellen Miller of Livermore, CA. Henry and Kathleen lived in many places during his time in the Navy including Hawaii, Virginia Beach, Connecticut, San Diego, and Bremerton, WA. After retiring from the Navy, Henry, Kathleen, and their six children settled on 30 acres near Medical Lake in Eastern Washington State. A dedicated public servant, Henry then began a new career with the U.S. Postal Service, a job he was proud of and enjoyed up to his last day of life. In all, Henry dedicated over 40 years of his life to public service.
Henry was a well-respected letter carrier's union steward and a valued member of his church. At times, he served as a trustee of the various churches he was a member of along the way. Henry loved working with his hands, especially woodworking with Kathleen. Together they would often create a beautiful piece of furniture, and then simply gift it to family or friends. Most of all, Henry adored his grandchildren, and never passed on an opportunity to spend time spoiling or teaching them.
Henry is survived by his wife Kathleen of over 42 years; his parents Gordon and Juanita of Sun City West, AZ; his son Derek Willis of Spokane, daughters Tricia Nyguen and husband Steven of Duluth GA, Erin Parson and husband David of Medical Lake, Kristen Hoff and husband Matthew of Spokane, Megan Dupin and husband Luke of Couer d' Alene, and Brenna Schulte and husband Joseph; his siblings Paul Willis of Great Falls, Virginia, Patricia Volking of Lathrop, California and Joseph Willis; Henry is also survived by his three grandsons, and six granddaughters.
Visitation will be Monday Noon-5pm and Tuesday 8-5pm at Heritage. Funeral Service 1:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sunset Chapel in Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. In lieu of flowers, Henry's family asks that you consider a donation to a cancer research fund of your preference.
Published in Spokesman-Review on Nov. 12, 2017
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