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Curtis Lair, 52, of Richland, peacefully passed away at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Wednesday among family and friends after a hard-fought battle against cancer.
He was born to the late Wallace and Margaret Lair, April 27, 1961, in Longview, WA. He graduated from Kennewick High School in 1980 and on Thanksgiving 2005 met the love of his life Veronica (Buttice) who he married the following April in Coeur d' Alene, ID. They spent eight happy years together remodeling their condo, traveling, and taking several trips on his pride and joy Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Shortly after high school graduation, Curtis began his 33-year career with Boise Cascade where he formed lifelong bonds with many friends who held a special place in his heart. Curtis' hardworking ethic and dedication allowed him to move through the ranks, eventually becoming a heavy equipment operator with the company he loved. Curtis was also an avid adventurer who loved spending weekends hunting with his brother Don and friends.
Curtis is survived by his loving wife Veronica; his three beautiful daughters that he profoundly loved: Ashley (Tyler) Tompkins, Alyssa (Matt) Ducat, and Amburly Lair; and step-children: Kambria (Ray) Dumesnil, Kara Caldwell, and James Caldwell; as well as his 10 grandchildren who deeply loved their "Papa Curt": Gavin, Easton, Aubree, Averie, Ashtyn, Karsynn, Kasedy, Jensen, Cayden, and Klaire. He is also survived by his brothers Don (Bobbie) Lair and Jim (Connie) Lair, his sister Karen Dopps, and his mother and father in-law Roy and Barbara Buttice. He was preceded in death by his older brother David.
In keeping with the wishes of Curtis, he will be cremated and a service will be held at a later date this spring during his favorite time of year to celebrate the life of the man who will remain in our hearts forever.
"A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best."
-- Unknown author
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Everyday you are in my thoughts and my love
Veronica Lair
May 2, 2017
Happy Father's Day in heaven daddy I miss you so much and so do the kids we love you
Amburly Lair
June 19, 2016
Hi daddy it's almost that horrifying day of 2 years that I got to see you I miss you like crazy and just wish I could hear your voice and hear u tell me and the babies u love them... Karsynn is doing so good in 1st grade She is now reading all by herself doing math and getting awesome grades she is so smart and the sweetest thing Kasedy is great too she will be 5 in 8 days she is smart and full of so much sweetness u would think she was my mini... Jensen is also great he is 2 and a half and fully potty trained and talks so good... As for me and Kyle we are doing really good raising the babies together... Karsynn Kasedy and Jensen ask about u all the time and when u are coming home and the hardest part is telling them your not coming home and the look in their faces brings tears to my eyes because they say it isn't fair and that uou shouldn't of left us but I have to stay strong for them and guide them in the right direction I tell them they can talk to you and tell you how much they miss you but I know you know it hurts to this day knowing your fun spirited self isn't here for all the things in your girls life and our babies I love u dad and miss you so much hugs and kisses continue to watch over us we love you
Amburly L
December 2, 2015
Hi daddy it's been a few months since I wrote to u! I miss you like crazy and love you so much! U should see all ur grandkids now they are so big they miss u like crazy as we'll I love you and please continue to watch over us love you and big kisses
Amburly Lair
July 10, 2015
Hi daddy well Monday is ur birthday and don't think cuz you are not here we don't celebrate that special day your grandkids and ur kids all let balloons go with little messages written on them and hope you get them! U are always missed you are always in our daily talks! Jensen was actually looking at a photo of you and trying to get you to talk back but he's still to young to understand that your no longer here. We are going to take the kids to the beach for karsynn's 6th birthday so that will be a blast and I know you will be there with us we all love you daddy and miss you more than you will ever know hugs and kisses daddy watch over all of is like you have been doing!
Amburly L
April 25, 2015
Hi daddy I miss you so much! I graduated yesterday and not having u there was the hardest thing ever gosh I miss you so so much! Why did u have to go so soon ur grandkids are all great jensen turns 2 today and it's crazy that ur not here for anything that goes on! I love you and miss you more and more each day big hugs and kisses love your daughter, Karsynn, Kasedy and jensen
Amburly Lair
April 3, 2015
Hi dad I miss you so so much so much has gone on since u are no longer with us! I graduate on April 3rd and I'm sad that u won't be there for see me in person but u will be there with me in spirit! I love you so much your granddaughters Karsynn and Kasedy talk about u all the time and how much they love and miss you and jensen will be 2 April 4th he misses his papa as well! I know you are so proud of the accomplishments ur daughters have accomplished we miss and love you dearly gone but never forgotten daddy love you hugs and kisses please continue to watch over us and our families
Amburly
March 24, 2015
I miss love you forever
veronica lair
March 10, 2015
Well dad today is Kasedy's 4th birthday sad you aren't here anymore to see how much they have all grown into beautiful little girls and ur handsome grandson! I can't belive in 2 days it is gonna be a year since we lost you this week has been the hardest and saddest I never imagined you being Gina so fast and so sudden I take my dental final on Friday ans then I will be a registered dental assistant I wish you were here to see how much we have all accomplished I love you forever and ever and miss you so much it seems harder and harder to deal with that your not a phone call away anymore :( im sad cuz I can't call you or talk to you or hug you anymore but I know you are looking down on is all and are so proud of your girls and ur grand babies please be with me on Friday when I take my test and I promise I will always be thinking of you and missing you until the day I can see your face again I love you so much dad and miss you so so much
Amburly L
December 9, 2014
Yesterday was my birthday and it was the first time in 26 years that I didn't get to have u call and tell me happy birthday it's harder knowing that I can't call u or talk to u when I need daddy's advice a lot of stuff has changed im graduating college in April and will be a registerd dental assistant ur grandkids are getting so big and they ask about u all the time and wrote u letters and talk to u and tell me that u tell them that u love them! I miss you so very much I wish it wasn't true that u have been gone almost a year I wish I had more time with u when u were passing away I wish I could of heard the worlds I love you one last time but I know your no longer struggling but I wish u didn't have to go! Karsynn is in kindergarten and doing so good she is so smart and can ready now and Kasedy is in preschool and loves it! We all miss you so much I love you daddy ???? please continue to watch over me and my babies and I know when I graduate u will be there with me I love you
Amburly
November 3, 2014
We'll dad yesterday we celebrated your granddaughter karsynn's 5th birthday she had a great time but the hardest thing about it was not having you there still seems like yesterday you were taken away and the more and more time that passes it seems to get harder and harder I miss you more and more everyday! And so do all ur grand babies! We are still continuing to make you proud I'm a full time student and working part time! Alyssa graduates from school and landed her dream job I know ur so proud of all 3 of ur daughter and ur grandbabies! We all love u daddy gone but never forgotten hugs and kisses
Amburly
June 1, 2014
Yesterday we celebrated ur grandson Jensen's 1st birthday an it was so hard not having u there or sending u an invite they say it gets easier by the day and it seems it keeps getting harder and harder to realize ur not here anymore! We all love an thank about u a lot and miss seein you and even talking to you gone but never forgotten we love u daddy forever and ever
Amburly Lair
April 7, 2014
I love miss you!) Everyday!
Ty for protecting Kara with your jeep in spokane! Life is so much lonely without you:(
March 17, 2014
Cant believe its already been almost 2 months sine I said my goodbyes to u nnot a day goes by that I dont think about u or jusr want to see hug and kiss u... I think about u everyday and how much joy u brought to my life amd ur grandbabies lifes... they ask about their papa curt all the time and want to call and see you thank you for being the best dad to me and the best grandpa to mmy girls and my son... you will always have a special place in iur hearts we loge you dad rip gone but never fogotten please continue to watch over me and ur grandbabies
I think eberyfay how when I choose to get married i wont have my father to walk me down the aisle and give me away but u will be there with me not physically I love you daddy
amburly l
January 20, 2014
Love and missing you , thinking of you always
Veronica Lair
January 10, 2014
Curt:
I miss you a lot and think about you so much. For more than five years you have been someone in my life who was always there when I needed you and could always brighten my day with one of your jokes. I will never forget you and our road trips to Aberdeen together.
Kambria Dumesnil
January 7, 2014
We love you forever:) Veronica, Kambria, Ray, Kara, James, Cayden, and Klaire ! We miss you so very much now and forever Ty for touching our lives as no one ever could have but you.
Veronica Lair
January 7, 2014
Curt I miss you so much although you came into my life when I was older you have made a huge impact in my life and my mom's you are always in my thoughts and I will never forget you and our memories I love you
Kara Caldwell
January 7, 2014
I love and miss you dad I miss being able to talk to u tell u all about the girls and Jensen and what hurts the most is I didn't get to hear u say u loved my one last time I love u so much dad please watch over me and ur grandbabies!!! Gone but never forgotten! Ur grand kids will miss u dearly rest in peace daddy :)
Amburly
January 4, 2014
Veronica
January 4, 2014
To the most loving man in the world when you chose me to be your wife after only 3 weeks I knew you were the one who stole my heart. Thank you for our time together so much love, fun and happy memories I shall treasure forever . You always were so good to my kids and they in return loved you just as much as I did . You are gone but will never be forgotten and always will be in my heart , I am blessed to have been your wife your best friend and you my world.
Veronica Lair
January 3, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear of Curt's passing. I'd like to thank Curt for sharing all of his hunting stories while relaxing and enjoying the summertime by the pool. My thoughts are with Veronica and the family.
Cody McDonald
December 27, 2013
God bless everyone today
Sending thoughts of love and hugs
Tamara Lair
December 21, 2013
So sorry you had to leave this earth so soon we will miss you
Uncle Ronnie and Carolyn
December 21, 2013
When I married into the Lewis family I got to know Curt. He was just a litle guy then. In later years I remember times with family in Kennewick when we'd take Grandpa Roy over for visits. My thoughts are with each of you as you at this difficult time. know that others care and remember him as well.
Kandy Lewis
December 20, 2013
I always figured that since you were my youngest Uncle, you would be the last to leave...I guess I was wrong. I will miss you Uncle Curt. Rest now and we will meet again.
Brooke Marshall
December 19, 2013
I really enjoyed texting each day with Curtis, we shared our work and lots of bs. I already miss this but he's probably in a better place now.
Mike Messinger
December 19, 2013
Your light will burn forever in our hearts.
Don & Bobbi Lair
December 18, 2013
The value of a persons life can be measured by the Legacy they leave behind, Curt's daugters are proof of his Amazing ability to empower people to be the best they can be.
Now they can pass his Love and kindness to his grandchildren.
Thank You Curt
Wes Ducat
December 17, 2013
Curt I'm so grateful for the fun times we had as kids, I always looked forward to our time together, I'm grateful I got to talk to you a couple years ago and reminisce about our childhood. God bless, may you be riding with wind in your hair on your Harley in heaven. Love your cousin Tamara Lair
Tamara Lair
December 17, 2013
I am so very sorry for the passing of Curt. My "PRAYERS" are with "all of You". I guess GOD needed another Angel by His side. "GOD BLESS" & "BE STRONG". Love You, Janice
Jan Costanzo-Billings
December 17, 2013
To my cousins I Love you very much sorry to hear about your father. Prayers are with all of the Families. Take Care of each other as you all have. That is something your father was proud of. Love you always Janet Kenny Molly Dan and Bryan
Janet McInturf
December 17, 2013
my baby brother I love you and will miss you forever. you made us laugh with your silliness at times. As your only sister you were a wonderful brother. mom used to bring you to my jr. high in kelso - you were a hit the girls loved you even back then!!. I am missing you so right now...
December 17, 2013
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