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Roger DILLON Obituary

Roger Ralph Dillon passed into peace with his family by his side on March 16, 2022, in Spokane, WA. Roger was born on November 29, 1944, to Ralph and Connie Dillon in Pocatello, ID. He graduated from Roger's High School in 1963. Shortly after high school, he joined the Army Reserves, serving as a medic. He loved his family and excelled at bowling, billiards, and golf. His hobbies included collecting sports memorabilia and rooting for the Zags. Roger was known around town for having a great sense of humor and made quick friends.

He will be dearly missed by his loving brother Gary Dillon, niece Leeann (Paul), nephew James Dillon and great-nephews Dillon and Landon, as well as numerous extended family and friends. Preceded in death by Connie Pruitt, Ralph Dillon, Shauna Marie Dillon, and Shelia Sullivan.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at St. Thomas More Parish, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way, Spokane. Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Roger's name may be made to the Spokane Humane Society and Mercy Corps for Ukrainian war relief. Online tributes may be made at www.holycrossofspokane.org.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Apr. 3, 2022.

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April 8, 2022

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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Victor Ogohara

April 3, 2022

Roger was a friend to all and never had a negative word of anyone or anything. I enjoyed playing golf to fixing up his rentals or just hanging out with Roger. My condolences to his brother Gary and family and to his many friends. May he rest in peace.

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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

7200 N. Wall Street, Spokane, WA 99208

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