Brian Eugene Tank

Brian Eugene Tank, 69, of Clarkston, WA, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Clarkston, surrounded by loved ones.

Brian was born on June 27, 1956, in Lewiston, Idaho, to William Tank and Mary Ann Van Scotter. He attended Clarkston High School (Class of 1974), and went on to attend Lewis-Clark State College, where he earned a welding degree in 1982.

Brian served his country in the United States Navy, beginning bootcamp on January 30, 1975. He was stationed on the USS Norton Sound AVM-1 in Port Hueneme, California, for two years and continued his service in the Naval Reserves for four additional years.

After returning home, Brian worked for Morrell and later became a welder for Haskins. In 1988, he began a long career with Potlatch Corporation, working on the Pulp & Paper side. He retired in 2016 from the Powerhouse and Recovery. During his time at Potlatch, he served as union president for several years, a role he held with pride and commitment, always advocating for his fellow workers.

Brian loved camping, hunting, fishing, and taking road trips with his wife. He also found great joy in coaching Little League baseball, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christina Tank of Clarkston, WA; his children: Nathan Tank (Kari), Diane Knewbow (Brandon), and Andrew Tank (Sunday). His grandchildren, Kylee & Marissa Tank, Savannah & Kamryn Gonzales, Teigen Knewbow, and Jezzaleyiah, Rhun & Oundre Tank. He is also survived by his stepsister Debi Taylor (Gene), stepbrother Jim Tank, half-brothers Jack Schreiber and Joe Gallegos Jr., and half-sister Vicki Gross, sisters-in-law Shannon Blaine (Tom), Brenda Shipman, Maureen Olson (Guy), and brothers-in-law Eric Asplund (Debbie), and Rick Taylor, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, William Tank, and stepmother Helen; his mother, Mary Ann Van Scotter, and his stepfather Joe Gallegos Sr.; and his in-laws Fay & Patricia Garges, as well as his sister-in-law, Theresa Taylor.

Cremation was handled by Merchant Funeral Home. No formal service is planned at this time.