Herbert L Postlewait

Herbert L Postlewait, born November 2, 1940 in Conrad, Montana, left this world June 19, 2025.

 Herb to most, Herbie to a few. First child born to Everett and Bernice Postlewait. He was the oldest of 5 (siblings - Bill, Evelyn, Tom and DeeAnn); Uncle to 4 (Brian [Rebecca], James, Kristen [Brian] and Kelly); Great Uncle to 4 (Brooke, Reese, Leah and Leyton); Cousin to a lot of cousins; Husband of 57 years to Diana; and Friend to just about everyone he met – that’s a lot of people and everyone reading this

Graduate of Renton High School class of ’58, Green River Community college and the University of Washington. Served in the US Navy 1958 to 1962, had a commercial and multi engine pilot’s license. Worked at Boeing on the Minute Man Missile Program, and Port of Seattle, SeaTac Airport in the Satellite Transit System Maintenance Department. After retirement, he drove school bus for the Renton School district as a substitute bus driver, served on the Planning Commission for Renton, WA, volunteered for several local organizations, and was a safe driving instructor for 11 years. And he had a real estate license. He was Santa for the City of Renton for 9 years; he volunteered with Piazza Renton and the Renton Farmers Market. After moving to Spokane, he began volunteering in the local community, became a Mason, Spangle Lodge #131, and a Shriner – El Katif Shrine – Spokane. He served on the board at the Shriners Children’s and was a Greeter at the hospital. Of all the volunteer work, community service hours, etc. his very favorite job of all was being a Greeter at the Shrine hospital. He loved kids and he was a kid magnet.

Herb loved the outdoors, hearing the birds sing, being one with nature and music and traveling. He loved keeping in touch with his school buddies, some from grade school, keeping up with family and making new friends. He loved kids and people. He loved to tell jokes and stories – sometimes weird stories, sometimes funny stories but usually long stories. He wanted everyone to have a perfect life.

Herb spent the last 8 years battling health issue. He survived Stage 4 lung cancer, a pontine stroke and a few small strokes, an abdominal aorta aneurysm, melanoma and then he lost his battle to stage 4 kidney cancer. He was a fighter to the end. Many thanks to all of his family and friends for their loving support. Herb appreciated each and every one of you. He loved you all.

Rather than flowers, please make donations to Shriners Children’s – Spokane at 911 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204