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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Kirkland, Dylan J.

Age 29

KIRKLAND, Dylan J.

(Age 29) It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of Dylan John Kirkland on August 22, 2015 at the age of 29.

Dylan was born in Glasgow, MT April 2, 1986 to Susan and John Kirkland.

Dylan and his family moved to Spokane, WA in 1990.

He graduated from University High in 2004, attended Spokane Community College, and was later employed by Valve, a computer gaming company in Bellevue, WA.

Dylan loved his family and friends.

He was quiet and strong.

He is remembered as a loving, silly, generous and handsome young man.

He had a quiet humor (though his sarcasm was legendary), was a great athlete, and a loyal friend and brother.

He was passionate about gaming and cheese pizza.

He is survived by his parents Susan and John Kirkland; his brother Tom (Vanessa) Kirkland; numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, and his dog Sadie.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bill and Elise Kirkland, Thomas Lifka, and his cousin Scott Kirkland.

Arrangements have been made by Spokane Cremation and Funeral Services.

A small Memorial Service for family and friends was held Saturday, September 5, 2015.

Online condolences may be made at www.never-gone.com/memorials/dkirkland.