Darrell S. Shane

Darrell was born on October 7, 1941, in Leavenworth, WA to Rev. Willis E. Shane and Shirley (Cole) Shane and passed away on April 25, 2023, in Spokane, WA. He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane WA. In 1959, Darrell entered the USAF and served until 1961. He attended EWSC and graduated in 1966 with a BA in Business Education and Health Professions Education.

After graduation, Darrell went to work for Boeing as an Engineer until 1968. He then joined the Seattle Parks Department as a police officer in Narcotics until 1970. At that time, he moved to Spokane and attended Gonzaga University Law School for a year. Darrell opened his own business, Shane's Process Serving.

In 1971, Darrell returned to EWSC and obtained his K-12 Certification in teaching. He started his teaching and coaching career in Wilson Creek, WA for 2 years and then taught and coached in Lacrosse, WA for another 2 years.

In 1976, Darrell met Judy Pointer and they were married by Darrell's father on February 17, 1978. He was hired by the East Valley School district, teaching at East Valley Junior High in 1978-1979 and in 1980 transferred to Mountainview Junior High School, teaching and coaching until 1989. He then transferred to the East Valley High School for one year. In 1992, Darrell received his master's degree from Gonzaga in School Administration. He taught at East Valley High School until he was medically retired in 1997.

Darrell taught 8th grade science and PE in the junior high schools and taught business education at the high school. He coached boys' basketball and football, and girls' basketball and softball throughout his career. He loved the kids in all of his endeavors in the classroom and athletics.

Golf was a passion and he played every chance he got. Darrell was a huge sports fan his whole life. He loved the Mariners and Seahawks, but his absolute favorite was Spokane Chiefs Hockey where he and Judy had season tickets for 32 years.

Darrell and Judy traveled after retirement, to Europe, through the Panama Canal, the Caribbean and the east coast from New York to Montreal. In addition, Darrell and Judy enjoyed traveling in their motorhome.

Illnesses plagued Darrell for the last 5 years, curtailing the traveling he loved so much.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Judy, his son Rich (Jen), one granddaughter, Jasmyn and his brother Dean. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.