Nicholas CHALICH

Nicholas Chalich, age 85, of Liberty Lake, WA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Nick was born in Butte, MT, at home during a big snowstorm. The Chalich Family moved to Veradale, WA, where they raised 7 children on a farm in the valley. Nick graduated from Central Valley High School in 1957. He was a 4-sport athlete all 4 years of high school. He set a school record in Track and Field by throwing the Javelin. The record still stands today, 65 years later. Nick was also inducted into the Central Valley Sports Wall of Fame. Nick worked for a local Beer Distributor in sales /driver for 30 years. He got married and was blessed with Twin sons, Mike and Mark. Nick re-married later, and they got into Thoroughbred Horse Racing, his true passion for the next 30 years. He also loved watching Basketball, the Cougars and the Mariners. 

He is survived by his sons, Mike (Kathleen) Chalich, and Mark (Traci) Chalich; 4 grandchildren, Chad and Sara Chalich, Katie and Connor Chalich; his siblings, George (Jeri) and Eli Chalich (deceased), Sadie Rueckert (Clem-deceased), Dorothy Burns, Raymond and Stanley (Leslie) Chalich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Lois Chalich. 

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 2nd, 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home in Spokane Valley, WA, followed by the Celebration of Life, Wednesday May 3rd, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church located at 1703 N. Washington St, Spokane. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. We will have a gathering back at the church following the burial. He was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. To leave condolences for the family visit www.hennesseyvalley.com