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AGMAN, Richard C. "Augie"
Augie passed away April 26, 2011 from pancreatic cancer. Cancer met it's match with Augie. His passion for life, analysis of buddy's putting woes, a hand of gin rummy with friends, reviews of the Cougar's games, sharing memories with many laughs and pure love of family and friends could not be taken from him until his last breath. Born in Spokane on February 23, 1947, preceded in death by his parents Egnar and Leona Agman. Augie was a graduate of John R. Rogers High School, Washington State University and Gonzaga University School of Law. He served his country as an Army Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam. While Augie practiced law in Spokane for over 35 years, friends and clients would say his business was simply that of helping people in need. Payment for services was the least of his concerns. His motivation was the true reward of having people in his life he enjoyed spending time with and who had his love and respect and felt the same for him. Everyone who knew him had a treasured Augie story. He takes with him his thorough knowledge of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, his purchase of a few share's of the Boston Celtics, visits to "reading rooms" world wide and the highs and lows of countless Cougar, Seahawk and Mariner games. Golf was a true passion, but not as much as the people with whom he played the game. At the onset of his cancer, he was offered a trip wherever he wanted for a game of golf, he replied Wandermere, where his friends were. He organized annual golf trips to Kelowna, was a star of "Herbie's" bus trips and various other golf trips. He will leave a huge void in the Wandermere Men's golf group.
He is survived by son Zachary T. Agman (Jessica) of Spokane, sister Linda Kuntz (Ray) of Libby, MT., girlfriend Lisa Frankel (son Cameron), niece Kelli Harrison and family of Missoula and nephew Joel Sather and family of Noxon, stepdaughters Autumn and Casey. Augie had a very special, long time friend and office manager, Kathy Lindsey.
Per Augie's request, no service is planned, but at a later date, a celebration of his life will be held at Wandermere Golf Club. Thanks to Hospice of Spokane and the VA Hospice for their loving care of Augie. Any contributions can be made to these two agencies.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Kuntz
May 28, 2011
This is Augie's sister, Linda Kuntz, and I just want to thank all of you that have written on this site, for your kind words about my brother..they have touched me. I was very lucky to have spent his last 33 days with him in the Hospice wing of the VA Hospital in Spokane. He was kind til the very end and we all miss him very much. He is at peace..he is in pain no more.
Kathy Lindsey
May 26, 2011
We were friends over 30 years, from the Chapter days onward. Working together the past 21 years, we shared many of life's ups & downs. He handled this past year in full "Augie" character, more concerned about everyone else, wanting us all to be happy, never once complained, saying this was just the "luck of the draw", and only sorry he couldn't have helped more. So his struggle is over, he can rest in peace, he was much loved by so many, and leaves a huge void in so many lives, and the golf course. We'll see one another again one day.
Larry Frankel
May 11, 2011
I learned a great deal about life from Richard. I think about times we shared the last few years every day. Rest in Peace - Larry Frankel (Spokane, WA)
May 8, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Richard C. Agman for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Pat Wheeler
May 3, 2011
Augie my brother, my heart aches.Thru the early '70's when you & I were Chapter grunts and after thru your law school years.Oh the memories..You worked for JC with Clyda trying to keep everyone in line(me becker,eagle etc)and your law career took off not unexpectedly.We lost touch for a few years but reconnected.You were a tough act to follow my friend, many are smiling and missing you...always.Later Augie, I'm sure. Wheels
Peggy Lien
May 3, 2011
I already miss the security of having Dick always ready to help. He gave advise in all aspects of my life and I will miss his friendship. Rest in Peace
B
May 2, 2011
He was a man with a heart of gold and will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
May 2, 2011
He was a good person and a good lawyer. I will miss him.
Mark Vovos
Richard Robideaux
May 2, 2011
We knew him as Dick throughout college. He was the Best Man at our wedding over 43 years ago. He wrote to us from Viet Nam and visited us in Germany. He introduced us to Mud Pie at Chapter XI. We will miss him.
Maureen De Biasio
May 2, 2011
I will never forget your sparkling blue eyes Augie and the great times we all had at Chapter XI. You were such a good friend to me back in the early 70s when you were finishing law school. You were so kind to my parents throughout the years as their attorney as well~
Rest in peace dear guy ~ you will never be forgotten.
Raymond Phllips
May 1, 2011
Augie Daddy. We are never ready to leave a good party. Memories of great times in high school, Good Ol Mrs. Scott and the hallway, WSU-Theta Chi- Willie, Chapter 11 and a cocktail or six. May fond memories bring peace and healing for your family.
Linda Gaffney (Morris)
May 1, 2011
Kindness and loyalty to family and friends were his stock in trade. He left us too soon... but left us with memories worth recalling often.
Raymond Phillips
May 1, 2011
Auggie Daddy! Our time for departing is never right. You lived life to its fullest, shared a million laughs and spent lots of money on golf balls! Fond memories of Good Ol Mrs. Scott and the hall, WSU and Willie, drinks and dinner at Chapter 11 and all the crazy times together are cherished! May your family find comfort in their memories of you.
May 1, 2011
RIP....AUGIE.......
MIKE CROMER
Kathleen Schwanz (Walsh)
May 1, 2011
Losing my dad so shortly after my mom was difficult, but you made getting through the process of a will and the estate so much easier than it would have been. You were kind and patient and for that I will always be thankful. It grieves me to know that your time here on earth was shorter than it should have been. Rest in Peace.
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