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Richard FLECK Obituary
FLECK,
Richard Lee
"Rick"
Richard Lee Fleck bids a fond farewell to all his friends and neighbors. Rick merged with the universe and began his new adventure at noon on September 8, 2018 at the age of 69.
Rick was born to parents Harold Fleck and Shirley Barton Fleck on August 30, 1949 in Wallace Idaho, shortly before the family moved to Spokane, WA. He attended Ferris High School, earned a BA in Political Science from Eastern Washington University and continued on to do graduate work at Eastern in Computer Science. He married Pamela Dee Elkind on July 30, 1988.
Rick loved talking to new people, and made friends wherever he went. His friendly and outgoing demeanor served him very well in his long career selling audio equipment and electronics. In recent years, Rick switched careers to focus on his love for photography and video editing. With camera in hand, Rick enjoyed traveling, and his favorite destinations often included history museums and archaeological sites.
Rick is survived by his wife Pamela Elkind, his dog Siam; step-mother Gail Fleck; step-daughter Rhonda-T Warren and partner Mitch Wallace; grandchildren Elliott and Harrison Warren, and step-daughter Stacey Savatsky and husband Joe Adams.
Donations can be made in Rick's name to Morning Star Boys Ranch where he spent five years as a child.
morningstarboysranch.org/donate/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Trudy Gronseth-Swan
September 27, 2018
After all these years, I have special 4th grade memories of Richard Fleck. RIP, gentle soul.
Elaine Forster
September 14, 2018
I attended high school with Rick and have not seen him in all these years. I remember his as one of the kindest, sweetest and most gentle students in our class. I feel blessed to have known his all those years ago. Heaven had to have welcomed him with open arms. My condolences to his family.
Al Olsen
September 12, 2018
He was a good, kind, gentle man and will be missed. RIP sir.
John 6:40
September 11, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our Heavenly Father knows how you feel and provides loving support and comfort through His word.
Alice Morse
September 11, 2018
Rick was the 1st person I made friends with in August 1979 when I moved to Spokane. He was my most long term friend here! Tho life took us in different direction, I always kept him in my heart with all of the fun memories of this crazy amazing man. The honor I felt when you two came to my wedding just 9 short years ago, was beyond anything I can express! Thank you for sharing that day with me, it meant everything to have you both there!
The world had lost a spark but the heavens have gained one shining star! Pam, my deepest condolences to you at this time of your loss. I know Rick loved you more than words. You brought him much happiness and completed him in ways. My heart hurts so much at the loss of this man.
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