SCHEIB, Duane W. (Age 87) Duane was born August 16, 1927 in Ephrata to Joseph E. Scheib and Gladys L. Scheib, and passed away October 30, 2014, in Spokane Valley, WA. His early childhood years during the Depression were spent with various family members in Soap Lake, WA and Sheridan, WY. In his teenage years his family followed work to Post Falls, ID, where they lived with his cousins and other family members. Once more moving for work, his family moved to Seattle, WA, where Duane worked two jobs at a shipyard and a grocery store during high school. At 17, after graduation, Duane joined the Maritime Service before transitioning to the Merchant Marines where he drove Navy transports in Japan, Korea and China during WWII. At 19 he enlisted in the Air Force and worked heavy equipment for four years during the end of the War with his final year spent in Thule, Greenland. Following his military career, Duane worked various jobs in construction and heavy equipment prior to joining the WA State Department of Highways, where he retired 30 years later as Supervisor of State Highways for Ferry County. Never being one to not work, Duane then started Scheib's Equipment Sales in Soap Lake and worked another 25 years doing the work he loved most - buying and selling big equipment. He was preceded in death by his sister Berniece Schutz, his parents Joe and Gladys Scheib, his first wife of 25 years Harriet Scheib, his daughters Margaret Olson and Lois Scheib, and his great grandson Charlie Bray. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Judy Scheib, his sister Winona (Ken) Lee, his daughters Teresa Scheib, Pauline (Kevin) Starkey, Becky (Tim) Peterson, Debra (Cal) McKee, and son Chad (MJ) Clayton. He is also survived by many stepchildren, grandchildren and family members. At the time of his death Duane was surrounded by more than 20 family members and passed peacefully in the loving arms of his wife. A celebration in honor of the life of Duane W. Scheib will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Nicoles Funeral Home in Ephrata, WA, with graveside services to follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 9 a.m. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of NICOLES FUNERAL HOME of Ephrata, WA.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Nov. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Duane SCHEIB

11 Entries

Jeannie Meyer

November 7, 2014

Judy and family, so sorry to hear this, I wanted to come to the service but retail work is in a frenzy right now, so glad to see all the pictures and that you had a big family turn out with you. Duane will be greatly missed, but his spirit will never be gone.

November 6, 2014

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Duane W. Scheib for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he has made for our nation, he is a true hero.

Jeannine burns

November 4, 2014

You were one of a kind with a heart of gold! I was always greeted with "How's my girl?" And you always gave me a hug and kiss! And Before I left I always was told "I love you, Honey!" With any other hug and kiss! You were the best Duane and I will miss our road trips we took And all our conversations. I hope you are enjoying Huckleberry Milkshakes in Heaven. I love you!

November 4, 2014

For those of you who don't know, I am James Rebillard's girlfiend of 8 years. I owe so much to this wonderful man "Grandpa" He raised James most all his life. James is the most wonderful partner to me and the kindest person to everyone he meets. He lives by the things that Grandpa taught him. I knew that Grandpa was a rare jewel the moment I met him. He will absolutely live on in our hearts.

Cindy Satterfield

Richard Schutz

November 3, 2014

I loved him and he's the best friend I ever had. He was always on my mind.

November 3, 2014

Dear Dad; I will always value the examples that you have given me. I truly believe that the years you were in my life as the role of full time Dad and parent formed the foundations that my life has been built on. Now with my own daughter and Son on the way, I pray that I may give as much as you did to my own children. I love you Duane; I know that your body is gone however you are, have been and always will be right by my side. All my love to the family we were all so blessed to have such love from one man. Sincerely Jay (Dr. Brandan J. Sills)

Emy Hellman

November 3, 2014

Thank you for Sammy. I know that a lot of who she is today is because of you and I am so blessed to have her as my best friend. You are one of those people who leaves such a positive impact on the people you meet, and you did that for me and my husband.

Winona Lee

November 3, 2014

Duane was always there for anyone that needed help, He took care of our Mom and Dad to the very end of their days here. Could not keep him down. What a worker he was. You could not ask for a better brother. He is missed greatly. My fondest memory of late is when he called me at camp and said he had decided to get up out of that chair and move. He was walking around the kitchen table saying Hup One Two Three just like the military days. What a come back the last few months. See you again!

Vincent Willingham

November 3, 2014

I feel very privileged to of met you. Thank you for loving aunt Judy. And thank you for sharing your life stories with us.

Carolyn Willingham

November 2, 2014

I am so glad to have met you. Thank you for a weekend filled with so many wonderful memories and stories! See you in heaven someday.

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