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Marc Roecks Obituary
ROECKS,
Marc
Richard
Marc Richard Roecks, born October 12, 1953, passed peacefully on November 14, 2011 into God's hands, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
He happily grew up on a wheat farm outside Fairfield, Washington. Marc enjoyed growing up on the farm, helping with harvest, and operating and repairing machinery. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1972. After high school, Marc entered the world of real estate and became a well respected member of the Spokane Board of Realtors and also a charter member of the Independent Brokers. Marc was a co-owner and the broker of Roecks & Roecks Real Estate.
In 1989, he graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. Marc enjoyed the practice of law, particularly working with the elderly. Over the years his practice encompassed many different facets of law, including family law, real estate issues, estate planning and collection work.
Marc was a talented musician with a passion for music. Over his lifetime, Marc took great pride and enjoyment in collecting and restoring musical instruments. At the time of his passing, Marc had a vast musical collection mostly comprised of antique organs. Marc enjoyed giving his friends and family tours of his musical collection and sharing the history of the pieces within it. Always an active person, Marc built and remodeled many homes.
Although Marc excelled as a carpenter, musician, Realtor and an attorney, his first love was for his family. His survivors include his mother, Bettie Roecks, Spokane Valley; brother Alan Roecks (Jane), Ethiopia; sister Gayle Hanna (Jeff), Puyallup, Washington; brother Eric Roecks (LuAnn), Vashon, Washington; son Marc Roecks Jr., Spokane Valley; daughter Nina Roecks Jones (Eric Jones), Spokane Valley, and grandchildren Andrew and Nicholas Jones. Some of Marc's happiest times have been shared with his loving wife, Evelyn Roecks and her family. Marc was predeceased by his father Albert R. Roecks, his nephew Chad Alan Kirkland and grandparents Arthur and Elsie Roecks and Ruben and Nina Marll.
A celebration of Marc's life will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, Washington on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Fellowship gathering to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any contributions be made directly to Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210 in Marc's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marc Roecks
November 27, 2011
Bettie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jake Hoepfer
Bev & Monty Nearing
November 26, 2011
Betty we are so sorry for your loss of Marc. He was a great guy as I remember him going to school at Liberty, he was a grade behind me. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Carl (andy)& Charlene Roecks
November 23, 2011
Betty, We were so sorry to hear of Marc's passing.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family
November 21, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Layton
Gloria Johnson, poetter
November 20, 2011
YOUR prays are with you BETTY AND FAMILY YOU always gave me hugs at the muk,when you came for your realitor meetings,I WENT TO SCHOOL with Mark i graduated in 70 and he in 72, he was in band with his trumpet and I was on drums he was very good at it also so. my prayers go out to all of you.HE will be looking down atYOU ALL AS THE HOLIDAYS PASS AS MY FAMILY WILL!! BIG HUGS BETTY,AND ALL
Gloria Johnson,Poetter
November 20, 2011
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
PATTY ENGLE
November 18, 2011
BETTIE, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOREVER. LOVE PATTY
Jenny Bennett Jenny's Cafe
November 18, 2011
We will all miss seeing Marcs smiling face at Jenny's Cafe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mickki Harnois (Martin)
November 18, 2011
I went to school at Libety High with Marc but will always remember him for his musical talent. I loved his honky-tonk piano and he could transpose chords in seconds! He called me "Boss" as he helped me with Farifield Flag Day Variety shows and the Fair in Rockford. We wrote a song together that was song at my wedding. My last song with him was "Hard Hearted Hannah" and we had fun! I will miss him so much! Thank you, Marc for the great memories! My thoughts are with you, Betty and family.
K. Faggioli
November 18, 2011
I know that Marc was a good man, although I never met him. He was kind and thoughtful to Eveyln and made her very happy as she did him. My thoughs and prayers with Evelyn, Betty, and to Marc's children and the rest of Marc's family. He will be missed deeply since he touched so many lives.
Jim and Sue Adams
November 17, 2011
Marc was a wonderful and caring man. He will be remembered fondly. Betty and family, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Marji Surbrook
November 17, 2011
Marc was not only a good attorney, he was a caring and compassionate man. Marc had so much fun with life. He will be greatly missed.
Bettie, my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Marc and God Bless your family.
Steven Yrigoyen
November 17, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Tony and Linda Tompkins
November 17, 2011
We were very blessed to have Marc in our legal community. Nina, you have made and will continue to make your dad proud.
Our most sincere condolences,
Miller and Prothero
November 17, 2011
Our lives are richer for having known Marc. And we hope with all our hearts that you find comfort in knowing that Marc's memory will live on thru his many friends. Peace to you all. - David Miller & Mark Prothero
Angela Wint
November 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathy is with you Betty You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve, Angela,and Karissa Wint
November 16, 2011
Our prayers are with the family. Marc was a wonderful neighbor for the past 20 years. Our family will miss him.
Sharon and Jay Holder
Peggy Audie
November 16, 2011
Our world was a much happier place with Marc in it. He will be missed. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Peggy Audie/Inland Professional Title
Steve and Cheryl Allbee
November 16, 2011
To Betty: We are totally saddened for our loss in Mark, He was a true friend for 28 years and trusted lawyer.... we will miss him and we will pray for you.
November 16, 2011
May the Lord welcome him with open arms...my thoughts are with the family~ Vicki Ellen Kuhen Palanuik and Family
Annie Wirth
November 15, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
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