Photo courtesy of Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home
Spokane, Washington
Nov 15, 1932 – Aug 26, 2015
Duane Sommers, a Spokane native, died peacefully at home August 26, 2015, after a series of strokes which started in early August. He was born at home, November 15, 1932 to Carl and Vivian Sommers. He is survived by his wife of three years, Ellen; his four children, Donna Rooper (Malcolm), Linda...
Read MoreI served in the USAR 365th Civil Affairs Unit at Fort Lawton with Duane as the Supply Sergeant from 1966 to 1972.
Our paths met again when I served with him in the Washington Legislature from 1991 to 1993.
Duane was a very personable individual. I was pleasantly surprised to see him again 18 years later in the Legislature. I enjoyed getting to know him again as a fellow legislator.
John C. Wynne
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John Wynne
September 28, 2015 | Juneau, AK
You are my dad's close friend for 70 years, from elementary school days at Logan through ROTC at WSU, weddings, raising children, later careers and life and into old age. Our families intertwined on many occasions in Spokane, Pasco, Lacey and Vancouver while you both were parenting children into adulthood. So we feel the loss for Donna, Linda, Steve & David as well as for my dad and the rest of your loved ones. Your memorial service was a blessing and a testimony to the full orb of your...
Jim Byrne
September 13, 2015 | Happy Valley, OR
Most people are only known in part by everyone but their family. We only knew the part that was Rep. Sommers. I am sure we were polar opposites politically and philosophically. However I will always remember him as the finest example of the true servant. Not a servant to an ideology but rather to the principle of doing what is best for people. Some may call that pragmatism. It may also be known as integrity. It was and continues to be an honor to have known him.
Tailwinds...
David and Martha Jones
September 12, 2015 | Spokane, WA
I still appreciate Duane returning my call in the 90's about how to get involved doing my civic duty. He was a real gentleman.
Rob Chase
September 12, 2015 | Liberty Lake, WA
You were the best boss that I ever had when I worked for you at EWHSA. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
God Bless your Memory
Edna Karjalahti
Spokane, WA
Edna & Wil Karjalahti
September 11, 2015 | Spokane, WA
Although I have not been able to see you in a long time which I am sorry for, however you and the rest of the family has been on my mind and in my heart. Love and miss you Uncle Duane.
Alberta Goodwin-Brandon
September 10, 2015 | Kent, WA
I've always been proud to be your daughter. Thanks for the example you lived and the wisdom, advice, stories, laughter. Your children and grandchildren will be telling your story the rest of their lives. You'll keep us smiling.
Donna (Sommers) Rooper
September 07, 2015 | Kenai, AK
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Duane Sommers for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifices he has made to our nation, he is a true hero.
September 06, 2015 | Medical Lake, WA
Uncle you were loved very much and will be missed
Kristin O'Domes
September 05, 2015 | Hunker, PA