Obituary for Harry Roy Hixson
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Harry Roy Hixson
(Age 82)
March 10, 1939-June 2, 2021
Harry Roy Hixson was born in Bozeman, Montana. Harry lived in Whitehall, Montana where he attended grades 1 through 12, graduating in 1957. In his younger years he was in 4-H, showing his cows and sheep in the fairs and winning many ribbons.
He attended 2 years at Northern Montana College in Havre and received a degree in Drafting.
After College he married Donna Jean Brisbin on July 4, 1959 in Three Forks, Montana. In October of ’59 they said, “We’re heading West,” where they settled in Spokane. Harry worked for Kilmer Hardware for 1.5 years. In 1961 he started working for Eagle Electric and Plumbing/Pay N Pak as their purchasing agent – later as their warehouse manager.
After retiring in 1991, he enjoyed helping Donna at their Stained Glass Shop. He also enjoyed spending winter months in Green Valley, Arizona. Harry always had something going on to keep him busy. He loved his garden and helping others here and in Arizona.
Preceding him in death were parents Ray and Lu Hixson. Leaving behind his wife, Donna, of 62 years; son Richard (Joanne) of Coeur D’ Alene; daughter Marci Hixson Highley (Brad) of Spokane Valley; granddaughter Tara Hixson Czapla (Chris) of Post Falls; grandson Travis Hixson (Anna) of Coeur D’ Alene; granddaughter Jessica Davis (Kenny) of Olympia; Anna Shawver (DJ) of Spokane; Matt Highley of Spokane; and 12 Great grandchildren + 1 on the way.
Interment will be held at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99037 at 12:30 PM, on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
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Harry Roy Hixson
(Age 82)
March 10, 1939-June 2, 2021
Harry Roy Hixson was born in Bozeman, Montana. Harry lived in Whitehall, Montana where he attended grades 1 through 12, graduating in 1957. In his younger years he was in 4-H, showing his cows and sheep in the fairs and winning many ribbons.
He attended 2 years at Northern Montana College in Havre and received a degree in Drafting.
After College he married Donna Jean Brisbin on July 4, 1959 in Three Forks, Montana. In October of ’59 they said, “We’re heading West,” where they settled in Spokane. Harry worked for Kilmer Hardware for 1.5 years. In 1961 he started working for Eagle Electric and Plumbing/Pay N Pak as their purchasing agent – later as their warehouse manager.
After retiring in 1991, he enjoyed helping Donna at their Stained Glass Shop. He also enjoyed spending winter months in Green Valley, Arizona. Harry always had something going on to keep him busy. He loved his garden and helping others here and in Arizona.
Preceding him in death were parents Ray and Lu Hixson. Leaving behind his wife, Donna, of 62 years; son Richard (Joanne) of Coeur D’ Alene; daughter Marci Hixson Highley (Brad) of Spokane Valley; granddaughter Tara Hixson Czapla (Chris) of Post Falls; grandson Travis Hixson (Anna) of Coeur D’ Alene; granddaughter Jessica Davis (Kenny) of Olympia; Anna Shawver (DJ) of Spokane; Matt Highley of Spokane; and 12 Great grandchildren + 1 on the way.
Interment will be held at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99037 at 12:30 PM, on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
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Graveside Service
Saturday
26
Jun
12:30 PM
Pines Cemetery
1402 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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