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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Himes, Denis E.

Age 71

HIMES, Denis E. (Age 71) Passed away from us and into Heaven April 13, 2014 in Spokane, WA with his family by his side.

He was born in Spokane January 15, 1943 (just 10 minutes after his twin sister, Nancy) to Herbert and Marguerite Himes.

In 1948 his family moved to Walla Walla where he was raised with his two sisters.

He enjoyed many hunting and fishing adventures with his Dad, whom he loved very much.

When he was 12, he would ride his bike to his Dad’s store, Herb Himes Hub and would work there until it was time for school.

He graduated from Walla Walla High School.

In 1964 Denis married Judith Dixon.

They had two children together.

Denis is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Marguerite Himes and his sister Kathleen “Kit” Milliken.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Himes; children, Randall (Lynn) Himes and Christine (Robert) Hyatt; granddaughters, Nicole Hyatt and Lauren Himes; his sister Nancy Palm; nieces, Pam Gregory and Kimberly Owens; nephews, Jeff Milliken, Andrew Milliken and Jason Palm.

Thank you to the staff at Hospice House.

A special thank you to Leslie and Lou Anne with Hospice of Spokane, he loved and appreciated you immensely.

In memory of Denis, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness in his honor.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd.