Preceded in death by his wife of almost 48 years, Bonnie.  Survived by his son Phil (Judy) and grandson Jonathan Tiff; daughter Julie Clark, grandsons Charles and Trevor, and 2 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of extended family and friends.

Attended St. Patrick's grade school and Rogers High School Class of 1956.

Navy Personnel of VP-1, 1956 -1958

In 1960 he drag raced in California; Seattle, WA; Canada; Deer Park, WA; Spokane, WA and was one of the original members of the Duke's Auto Club.
Previously employed at: Columbia Lighting, Spokane City Water Department, Andrews Equipment, and Great Northern Railroad (later called Burlington Northern Santa Fe) 1967 - 2003, Farmer 1965 to 2021.

Special thanks to Ray Richards.

Private family services were held at Holy Cross Cemetery.