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Wayne Badgley Obituary
Passed away April 24, 2011 in Spokane, WA his home Davenport, WA. He is survived by his wife Anna at the home; three children, Buck Badgley, Jenny Cate, John and Barb Badgley all of Davenport, WA; stepdaughter Katherine O'Brien of Spokane, WA; along with 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He has one brother Dale and Marlene Badgley of Wilbur, WA; and two sisters Betty and Bill Fuzzell of Auburn, WA and Nyla and George Dewey of Eagle Point, AK along with numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jeanne in 1994, granddaughter Hailey Brooke Badgley, great-granddaughter Brianna Marie Becker, two brothers Jim and Melvin, two sisters Helen Badgley and Shirley Webb. He was a 35-year member of the Davenport Fire Dept. and 24 years as Fire Chief, member of the WA State Firefighters Assoc., 19 years employee of the Lincoln County Road Dept., US Army Veteran and a 1955 Graduate of Davenport High School. Wayne enjoyed fishing, boating, cards and spending time at the family cabin on the Spokane River. He enjoyed remodeling both his home and cabin, but spending time with his family was what was most important to him. Memorial service, Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA with Pastor Jim Stern, Officiating. Memorials may be made to Davenport Fire Dept., POB 267, Davenport, WA 99122 or to the Lincoln County Resource Center, POB 1130 Davenport, WA 99122. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.
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for Wayne Badgley
May 8, 2011
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Wayne E. Badgley for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Lacy Gustaveson
May 2, 2011
Will never forget all the years you put up with us kids as we would run around the fire house, most likly causing trouble :) I have so meny memories of you Wayne, that I will forever charish!
Ron and Diana Groff
May 2, 2011
You will be deeply missed in our community Wayne. We both got to know you through being on the volunteer fire department in Deer Meadows/Seven Bays. Your warmth and kindness to us was much appreciated. Until we meet again. Ron and Diana Groff
May 2, 2011
I knew the Vern Badgley family when they lived in Creston. They were family friends with my parents, the Fred Mangis family. My sister Ethel was friends with Betty. Dale and I were friends too. I think the Badgley family moved to Davenport when I was about 6 or 7 years. Wayne was probably 2 to 3 years old then. I left the Creston/Wilbur when drafted to military service in 1953 and have not been to the area only to visit for over 58 years. Wayne's obit was a wonderful tribute to a generous and well respected person. I extend my condolences to the family. Gale Mangis
Ruthy Oliver
May 1, 2011
I worked with Wayne back when I got out of high school. I raked roads with my best friend, Ricki Heitman, and Gene Anderson, who I was lucky enough that the two of us became friends. I'm not sure what he thought of us at first, but I think that he at least found some entertainment value in our escapades!!We all got to know him and come to love him! He was kind of gruff on the outside, but he was sweet and so kind when you got to know and care about him. Years later when I would be in Davenport for a reunion, I was always so happy to get to visit with him and he seemed happy to see me. People like Wayne are the people who makes living in a small town the best place to live. It makes me very sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed! The world was a better place just knowing that I could find him in the park on Pioneer Day. My love and prayers go out to everyone who loves Wayne and especially Wayne's family and those closest to Wayne. I know that my dad will be very sad to hear of Wayne's passing. He truly cared and valued his employees.
John & Teresa Becker
May 1, 2011
He was a wonderful grandpa that would do the world for anyone!!!! He will be missed dearly............ Love always John & Teresa Becker & Family love you always grandpa
Tara George
May 1, 2011
I loved and adored my grandpa and he will be missed so much!! He told me he was going to sleep soon - I'm glad he is at peace :( I love you grandpa!!
Teri (wahl) Mcclure
May 1, 2011
You were such a wonderful uncle to me. I have so many great memories of you growing up. You will be so greatly missed, I love you!
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