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1958

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2021

Rickey Spesock Obituary

Rickey Joseph Spesock, 62 of Camano Island WA, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on January 21, 2021. Rick was born in Great Falls, MT on February 18, 1958 to Garry and Marjorie Spesock, he was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Meadowdale Highschool in 1976, where his passions were wrestling, football, and theater.

Rick was passionate about his faith and was a devoted Jesus follower. He had a great love of family, and he dearly loved his nieces and nephews. He had a great love of theater and film and his sense of humor created laughter all around him. He spent his professional career in sales and currently worked at Judd & Black in Mt Vernon, planning and looking forward to his retirement and his big dream of living off grid.

Rick was preceded in death by his younger brother Michael and niece Samantha. He is survived by his younger siblings, Jeffery (Janet) and Teresa (John), his parents Marjorie and Garry, seven beloved nieces and nephews, and two grandnieces.

Rick, his sharp wit and passionate heart, will be greatly missed.

Celebration of life will be family only.

February 18, 1958 - January 21, 2021

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2021.

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Nancy Nelson

May 3, 2021

I remember the summer Rick worked as a counselor at Warm Beach Camp. Rick was one of the best counselors, full of faith, life and fun. He was loved by all. After many years I had the awesome privilege of running into Rick in Dec, 2020, at Judd and Black where he was working. What a blessing to recall camp.memories with Rick.

Bruce Hahn

February 2, 2021

Sorry Spesock family. Rick will be greatly missed. I loved his sense of humor, and smile. Love you brother. It seems that times are ticking fast these days. I’m sure it won’t be long until we see you again.

kevin McMahon

January 31, 2021

Boy did we tear it up RIck when we were young you have and always will be in my memories .

Bart Carstensen

January 30, 2021

Rick your so were so full of life.My sympathy to his family

Robin Peterson

January 30, 2021

Ricky was one of a kind and always there for you when needed. His company and humor was enjoyable. I will miss him, and love him always.

Kent Fowler

January 29, 2021

I remember jumping on the trampoline and Rickey's laughter...his long black hair (this was probably in the 70's) and quick wit. His smile. All my memories of him are of him smiling. He's smiling now - Kenton

Bruce Klempel

January 28, 2021

I moved from the North West in the early 90's and was sad to hear of Ricks passing today. I met Rick during Sunday School at church when I was around 10 or 11 years old. I broke my second collar bone crashing my bike into Rick's bike as kids. I remember hiding with Rick on the roof of his dad's auto shop after we threw a bunch of old spray paint cans on a fire his dad had burning behind the shop. How were we suppose to know that paint cans thrown in a fire would blow up. We shared some good times together growing up. Good bye my friend, you will be missed, but not forgotten. Bruce

JoAnn Heichel

January 28, 2021

His presence will always be missed. You raised a great son, Garry and Margie! He let the light of Jesus shine brightly through him. We know we will see him again, but parting is oh, so great a sweet sorrow.

Rose Everett-Martin

January 28, 2021

My wonderful, friendly, cousin, and "Rickey sticky bubblegum." (It's a kind thing.)

Brenda Haug

January 27, 2021

Rickey was a kind and friendly man who had great love for his entire family. Though I didn't know him very well the conversations I had with him showed me he was proud of his faith in Jesus and encourage conversations that honored that. Rickey will be missed. He was a blessing and he was blessed to have all of you in his life!

Gloria Stipkovich

January 27, 2021

You will be missed my friend. I always admired Rickey in how he loved his faith and would sit in the front row at church and sing away and Praise the Lord. He was very humorous also, always bringing a smile to my face. He also was an excellent cook. Very kind man that I will always remember, just like his brother Mike, Many prayers for the family.

Patrick Taylor

January 27, 2021

Too young to be called home to Jesus. We will miss you, but look forward to being with you again.

A memory from the 50th anniversary of Garry and Marjorie ... Rick as "Marjorie" in a wonderfully humorous skit honoring his parents.

Sarah Ayling

January 27, 2021

Rickey was a wonderful man who passionately loved Jesus Christ. I have many memories growing up of Rickey visiting our church and he was always such an encouragement to my sisters and I about our music. He was always joyful. Something that can only truly come from a life that has been redeemed and secured in Christ. He was a treasure. I can’t wait to see him again soon in Heaven!

Vina Lawrence

January 27, 2021

While I didn't know Rickey well, what I did know - he was VERY whitty and had a dry sense of humor that kept us laughing the few times we were together with the family. I knew also, that he loved JESUS and worked tirelessly to share the gospel with his coworkers and friends to help bring them to a saving knowledge of JESUS CHRIST! He's face to face with JESUS now - PRAISE GOD! Vina and Dave

Teresa Granger

January 26, 2021

Rick, you were such a joy to be around, you will be so dearly missed, I do have to say you always made us laugh. I know soon we will all see you again in heaven, I know you are in the presence of Our King, This is not a good bye but just the beginning, love You.

Robby and Brian Quigley

January 26, 2021

It was our honor to have known Rick. His amazing faith, his gentle kindness, his love of his family were mixed with such humor and dry wit. I think of his smiling eyes and know how much he will be missed by all were fortunate to have him in their lives.

Karen Atwell

January 26, 2021

I will remember all our fun times we had! Everyone loved him so much!

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RONNIE MARKS

January 26, 2021

So sad to hear this. I grew up with Rick and Mike on lincoln way lake serene area as kids. we hung out all the time. I have great childhood memories with these two.

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