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William Kochevar Obituary
"Gone from our sight
Not from our hearts"
Will was born February 4, 1956 in Leadville, Colorado and passed peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven, on October 27, 2014 after a valiant, courageous 3 1/2 year journey with liver cancer.
Will was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, a source of joy to all who knew him. During his life, he loved to hunt, fish, golf, sports and the Zags. He loved life and was always known for his quick wit and intellectual knowledge. Will worked for the Social Security Administration as a senior attorney for the past 23 years and continued to work until his journey ended.
He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Theresa; his son Jacob, his sister Linda, aunts, uncles, in- laws, nieces, nephews and many colleagues and friends whom he loved dearly.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Sacred Heart Medical Center, Inland Imaging, Deaconess Hospital, and Cancer Care Northwest for their kindness, love, support and care.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2014, 10:30am, at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane WA with a celebration of Will's life to follow at O'Doherty's Irish Grille, 10208 N. Division (corner of Hawthorne & Division).
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Memories and Condolences
for William Kochevar
Courtney Jelaco
November 20, 2014
Extending deepest sympathy to Will's family at this difficult time. His obituary is a fitting tribute for this "Skyline Grizzly."
Betty Brooks
November 8, 2014
Theresa - I feel for you, for your loss. You & Will were together for 40 years & that's a long time. Wanted to let you know I'm sending comforting thoughts to you & your son.
Cheryll Erickson
November 5, 2014
Theresa I was sorry about not attending Will's funeral - my nephew Jeff Cummins funeral was Friday and I think everything occuring that week was more than I could emotionally handle...If you every need someone to go for a walk please call me..I will miss Will everyday that goes bye..just know he always spoke of how much he loved you! I lost a really good friend Cheryll
Holley Deist duPont
November 2, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 1, 2014
Will and I went to high school together many years ago and I was taken back by this terrible news. So very sorry for your loss. May you all be blessed at this time. Gone too soon. April Spencer Cooper
David Neiwert
October 31, 2014
My deepest condolences to Will's family and friends. Will and I were little kids together in Idaho Falls; we grew up down the street from each other on Westhill. One of my fondest memories is of the time Will organized a Beatles band performance for Mrs. Baugh's class (4th grade). We made guitars out of cigar boxes, dowels, and rubber bands, put mops on our heads, and lip-synced to "Can't Buy Me Love" in front of the class. That was Will: always leading. We drifted apart in junior high and high school, and last I saw him he was working nights in I.F. to save money for college. I had really hoped to see him at our reunion this summer, and now understand why he couldn't make it. I'm very, very sorry.
October 31, 2014
Theresa, I am so sorry. I last saw the two of you when you and I worked at the Post Register. I was one of the ad salesmen. Will was one of the very few of the jocks who treated me as a friend. I will miss him and that smile that put everyone at ease.
October 31, 2014
Theresa,
So sorry for the loss of Will. I always appreciated talking with him at the office complex.
Bill McKinney
Judy & Don Fabian
October 30, 2014
We are thinking of you as you celebrate William's remarkable life and the beautiful memories that we share. He was one special nephew! Judy & Don
October 30, 2014
Dear Theresa and Jacob We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. Carol, Joanna and Jen
Michelle Gilliland
October 30, 2014
Theresa and Jake, I worked with Will the 23 years he was at SSA and words cannot express the sorrow I feel at his passing. I know he loved you very much. I rejoice he is no longer in pain and look forward to seeing him again.
Michael and Susan O'Connor-Rushing
October 29, 2014
We hold a special place for Will in our hearts. May Theresa, Jacob and family find peace in knowing their love surrounds him now and forever. All our prayers and love,
Michael and Susan O'Connor-Rushing??
Phil Kisro
October 29, 2014
Goodbye, Brother. I love you.
Dan Waterbly
October 29, 2014
Jake & Theresa,
I am so sad to hear about Will's passing. I hope and pray that happy memories of Will will soon occupy your thoughts. Love and prayers, Dan Waterbly
Dave Schafer
October 29, 2014
Will ,
A great neighbor and friend. Your smile and quick wit will be missed! Our love and prayers to you and your family. Dave and Nikki
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