Obituary: Herring, Kirk James

Age 58

Wed., Oct. 21, 2015

HERRING, Kirk James (Age 57) Was born in Spokane on July 6, 1957 to Darrell Herring, and Patty Vostral.

He passed away on October 3, 2015 from cancer.

He graduated Central Valley High School in 1975.

He then served in the U.S. Navy.

Kirk was a realtor in Spokane for over 20 years.

He had two brothers, Kevin Herring, and Kent Herring.

He was married to Cindy Herring and they had three sons, Ryan, Kyle, and Daniel Herring.

They also have three granddaughters.

There will be a Service on Friday, October 23, 2015.

12:00 at Valley Mission Park.

Their will be Funeral in Ritzville.

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