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Joseph J. DUBAY

Spokane, Washington

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DUBAY, Joseph J. Joe was born in Hegyko, Hungary on June 4, 1939, the second of two children. After the Russian invasion of Hungary in 1956 he escaped and made his way to the United States at the age of 16. Although he knew nobody and did not speak the language, he taught himself English and put...

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My name is Keith Harrop and I first became acquainted with Joe Dubay in 1971 when I worked at Twin Falls, Idaho in the local PCA office and Joe came with some other people to conduct an audit. Later I had the opportunity to attend various classes at the FICB in Spokane, WA that Joe taught. May I say he was a gifted teacher. I had a working relationship with Joe from about 1971 to 1981. He was a man I admired and looked up to. About 19 years later I contacted Joe and asked him if he would...

I meet Joe back in February, 2000 when he became my boss at ADM Moorman's. I will have to say that he was the best boss that I ever had. We had a great time working together. I truly believe that he is the reason that I have the job I have today with ADM. Joe's humanity and sense of humor left lasting impressions on me and influenced how I try to conduct business today. I am blessed to have known and worked with him.

Mr. Dubay was always friendly and kind to me. When John and I were kids, it didn't seem as though many parents would take the time to be so gracious to a teenager. I never dreamed of calling him by his first name until just a few years ago. I look back now and the greatest tribute I guess I can try to offer him is to attempt to emulate him, especially with my own kids and their friends. Joe left this earth better than he found it, maybe we can also.

My favorite memories of Joe will forever be when I was lucky enough to catch a football game at John and Denise's house with him. I loved the banter between John and Joe on the ability to pause, rewind and fast forward the game. I felt lucky to be able to spend those few hours with Joe talking football and catching up on what was happening in our lives.
Joe always made me feel like I was part of the Dubay family. I will truly miss Joe and I am thankful to have had those times with him.

Joe's life was celebrated beautifully at his funeral; he was a wonderful man in thought, word and deed; deserving of all of the accolades and love expressed by family and friends.

Joe dedicated his professional life to the Farm Credit System (FCS). His many years of service to the Spokane Federal Intermediate Credit Bank (FICB) which funded and supervised the 30 Production Credit Associations(PCA's)located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana needs to be recognized - as his...

He was a perfect uncle, always caring and smiling and wanting to help when needed. My life has been truly blessed having had Joe as part of it. When all of our family was together in the Spokane area, I always felt that Susan and Joe were the glue that kept us all together. Even after we moved back to the west side of Washington, they would drive over for a visit and I always felt our family was complete again. Thank You Uncle Joe for your gift of love to us all. I will miss you beyond words....

Our friend Joe Dubay was such a gentle man. He always had a good word to say with a chuckle in his voice. He was so proud to be a husband, a dad, a papa and a friend. We will miss him terribly. He was truly one of God's blessings shared with us.

His journey has ended. He has gone full circle. I am so very proud to have been part of it.
FATHER, Hold this beloved mans soul close. We all loved him so.
Isabelle Faye Robbins

Joe was truly one of the most incredible human beings I've ever met. His family was everything to him and it shows. He and Sue have raised three of the most caring individuals you could hope to meet. His influence is clearly seen in his grandchildren. I will deeply miss Joe. There aren't enough words to say how sorry I am to the Dubay Family. I Love each and every one of you so very much.