Joseph Spah

1946 - 2019

Joseph Spah obituary, 1946-2019, Marysville, WA

Joseph Spah

1946 - 2019

BORN

1946

DIED

2019

Joseph Spah Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2019.
Joseph Spah Joe Spah passed away on August 19, 2019, in Arlington, WA. He was born in Everett, Washington, on August 12, 1946. Joe was a graduate of Cascade High School and recently attended his 55th high school reunion. Later in life, Joe attended Edmonds Community College, where he earned an associate degree in Computer Information Science. Joe proudly served in the US Army as a Radio Technician during the Vietnam War. Joe loved to fish with his son, Matthew and his cousin, Tommy. As a young man, he liked to hunt with his father and cousins. He enjoyed working on cars, tinkering with electronics, and helping family and friends. Joe could fix anything. His greatest joy in life was his family. Joe is survived by his wife, Peggy and four children: Tina Spah, Matthew Spah, Katie Polk (Jeff), and Brendan Spah; his granddaughter, Kaila Spah; his great-grandsons, Hunter and Elijah; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews and extended family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lela Spah, and his baby sister, Zurona. We will miss you always Joe. You are forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held at Schaefer-Shipman on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2pm in Marysville, WA.

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August 29, 2019

Gone but not forgotten! Our condolences and prayers to you and the family Peggy.
Sincerely, Betty and Bob Norlin

Pat and Jane O'Hagan

August 29, 2019

Peggy, I am so sorry to see this. I had no idea this had happened. Please accept our condolences and if you need anything, we are here.

Tom & Joanne Engerseth

August 28, 2019

Gone from us too soon, we will miss Joe very much. With loving thoughts to you, Peggy, Tina, and families.

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