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Celebration Of Life

Aug. 30, 2025

10:30 a.m.

Chewelah Memorial Park

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VAljean HIXSON Obituary

Chewelah- Valjean Elvin Hixson - beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend - "slipped the bonds of this surly earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings" on August 5, 2025, at the age of 90. The quote, from John Gillespie Magee Jr.'s poem High Flight, was one of Val's favorites and captures the adventurous, spirited way he lived his life.

A celebration of Val's life will be held on August 30, 2025 at 10:30 at Chewelah Memorial Park and 12:00 at Chewelah's American Legion Post 54, this will be followed by a catered luncheon. Friends and family are welcome to join in this memorial. nephews, cousins, and extended family throughout Stevens County.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review from Aug. 17 to Sep. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for VAljean HIXSON

Aug

30

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Chewelah Memorial Park

WA

Aug

30

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 54

Chewelah, WA

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JoAnn

Yesterday

I met Mr Hixson at the Fairchild BX .. Loved this man as we would share stories of our relatives that homesteaded in that area. RIP kind Sir , I will miss hearing your stories.

State of Washington

August 17, 2025

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

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