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06/06/1931
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03/22/2011
Clinton Dirks Obituary
DIRKS, Clinton James
Was born in Lamont, Washington on June 6, 1931. He died peacefully on March 22, 2011 at Riverview Care Center in Spokane Washington. Clinton was raised on a farm near Lamont and attended school there. He spent a brief time in the army and four years in the navy, enabling him to see some of the world. He traveled to Europe and South America but always said that the wheat country in eastern Washington was the most beautiful place he'd ever seen.
Clinton married Kay Colyar September 29, 1957 and together they raised four children on a farm north of Sprague. He was active in his community, serving such organizations as Edwall Grain Growers, Sprague Gun club, American Legion and as a Fire Commissioner. His life revolved around his family, friends and farm. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and warm and generous spirit.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Louise Dirks, his brother Clarence and his nephew Dan. He is survived by his wife Kay, their four children: Jackie, Joni and husband John Ransom, Patti and husband Mark Ostby, Randy and wife Kristen, and ten grandchildren: Tyler and Ben Ostby, Erika, Dustin, Riley, Cameron and Blake Dirks, Emma and Sarah Ransom, and Kay Lowe. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen Jordan of Cheney and Lorraine Shawgo of St. John, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A potluck and Memorial Service to celebrate Clinton's life will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sprague, Washington at 12:00 noon on April 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sprague Fire Department Building Fund (PO Box 278 Sprague, 99032) or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janice, Chad, Marshall & Cindy Simons
April 15, 2011
Kay and family,
Loosing such significant people in our lives is so hard. Being able to lean on our Lord thru these times has been such a comfort for us. Our prayers are with you all in this time. Let your memories of Clint help you begin healing in the days to come.
Bob & Michelle Colyar-Cooper
March 30, 2011
We're so sorry to hear the news about Clint. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joy Wilken
March 29, 2011
Kay & Family -Clint cared so much for the Sprague-Lamont community and did so much people never knew about. Your whole family is very special and we share your grief, but celebrate in the knowledge Clint is happy & healthy again, only now in Heaven.
Linda Gaffney
March 29, 2011
Kay, Jackie, Joni, Patty, Randy and family,
Thoughts of you all bring such warm memories of times past. Clint's wry humor and handsome smile will stick with me always. I remember him telling the story of how he met you, Kay, as a youngster on your dad's farm, and how he waited--not so patiently--for you to grow to marriageable age! Surely his family was his first love, and then the fields... I'm so sorry he's gone.
Kevin Gaffney
March 29, 2011
Kay and Family,
Clint was a one-of-a-kind. I guess you know that. Not only an excellent farmer and steward of the soil, but a generous man with a fantastic sense of humor. We'll all miss him, but he's in good company with neighbors Bill Ringwood, FL Gaffney, John Gaffney, Bud Hoffman, Ed Young and others. God Bless Clint, and you all.
March 28, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Clinton J. Dirks for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Ron & Tammy Miller
March 28, 2011
Kay and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as we bid Clint goodbye from this life. Ron has many, many favorite "Clint" stories from the Equipment company days. His sense of humor will be missed - our memories we will hold dear.
Prayers to you all. God Bless all of you in this time of loss and remembrance.
Bobbi Haworth
March 27, 2011
Kay and Clint always welcomed this "city girl" into their home and made me feel welcomed. Riding in Clint's combine is one of my fondest childhood memories. He always made me laugh and his smile was like sunshine. You're in my heart forever Clint. Thanks for the memories. The entire Dirks Family and Sprague are very dear to me and always will be.
John & Cathy MacDonald
March 27, 2011
Our prayers are with you at this time. All our love . . .
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