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Jack Henry CRESS

1938 - 2025

Jack Henry CRESS obituary, 1938-2025

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

Jack CRESS Obituary

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack Henry Cress, age 87, of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born May 15, 1938, in a Ford Model A, on the way to the hospital in Davenport, WA.

He was employed at the Spokane County Roads Department for 15 years prior to his retirement. He also worked at Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank, CA, for 20 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Martha Cress; wife, Patricia Diane Cress; and son, James Lee Cress.

Jack is survived by his sons: Don (Annette) of Spokane, WA and Darren (Lena) of Mead, WA; grandsons: Kristopher (Adrienne), Bryan (Chrysta) and Nicolas (Clarissa); great-grandchildren: Gracie, Kristopher, Anna, Braeden, Finnley, Rowyn, Addison and Rune; and brother: Wayne Cress.

A private funeral will be held at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery Oct. 4th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Assistance Fund https://tafcares.org, an organization that assists in providing medicine to those who can't afford it.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News on Sep. 28, 2025.

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