Kip William KROGH

December 30, 1969 – January 27, 2025

(Age 55)

Veteran and retired firefighter, Kip William Krogh, was a loving husband, father, and "Pop Pop". He passed away suddenly at his home on January 27th, 2025, at the age of 55.

Kip was born at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington, to Bill and Jan Krogh on December 30th, 1969. Kip joined his sisters, Kim Krogh and Kelly Piger (Terry Piger), as the youngest of three siblings. Family time was spent at Coeur d'Alene Lake sailing with his family and friends. Kip spent his youth loving sports and building friendships that would last a lifetime. After graduating from Central Valley High School in 1988, Kip served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was stationed in South Carolina and Florida, where he would meet the love of his life, Cindy.

Together, he and Cindy raised three beautiful children. He was very proud of their prodigal son, Zachary (Sharissa Neddo); and the infamous Krogh twins, Kaitlyn (Alex Ertl) and Kelsey (Giles Charles). They chose the community of Liberty Lake as their home, where they were known for their annual Halloween display and fourth of July parties. Everyone who walked through that door was a friend and soon became part of the family. Kip opened his arms to everyone and loved with his whole heart.

Kip had many joys in life. He loved a good party, any competitive sport that you could cheer for a winner and making family memories. He was a gifted chef who enjoyed being in the kitchen working tirelessly to prepare the most incredible meals for his family and friends. His culinary brilliance was always on display every summer as he hosted countless cookouts and barbeques by the pool, where anyone was welcome. If he wasn't in the kitchen during his free time, he was playing and supporting his grandkids, Gauge, Ariya, Scarlett, and Axel. "Pop Pop" was the best Mini Mouse cash register keeper of all time. He spent numerous hours supporting youth hockey and making his youngest little one giggle. Kip also had a soft spot for man's best friend and had numerous four-legged family members throughout the years.

Kip found his calling and had a decorated career, saving lives in his community as a firefighter and paramedic with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. In 2021, Kip became an Assistant Fire Marshal before retiring in June 2024, after 27 years with the department.

Kip is survived by his parents; his sisters; his wife; his children; his grandchildren; his beloved dog, Buster; along with the extended families of Terry and Kelly Piger, John and Nancy Hawthorne, and Rob and Ann Phillips. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 PM, on March 9th, 2025, at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines Rd.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations and support be directed to the International Association of Firefighters Foundation: https://iafffoundation.org/ways-to-help/.