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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Deel, Donnie S.

Age 62

DEEL, Donnie S. (Age 62) Passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center on March 14, 2015.

He was born on July 15, 1952 in Haysi, VA to Charles F. Deel and Corrine Faye Cumbo Deel-Chesnet.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Frances; two daughters, Shannon and Tracy Deel; three stepsons, Richard, Jarrod and Bradley Frederick; one sister, Debra Sue Dean; two brothers, Ricky and Jimmy Deel; twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He served 16 years in the United States Army.

Don loved watching the old sitcoms and westerns, loved reading Louis L’Amour and William Johnstone, and watching Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal.

His favorite gameshow was Family Fued.

Rock hunting was also a passion of Don’s.

A memorial service will be held at the LDS Church at 1620 E. 29th Ave., Spokane, WA at 1 pm on March 31, 2015.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA at 3 pm on March 31, 2015.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Don’s name to the Humane Society, SCRAPS or the Union Gospel Mission.