BORN

1953

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Strate Funeral Home

329 East Grand Coulee Ave

Grand Coulee, Washington

John Whalawitsa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 10, 2017.

John "Johnny" Whalawitsa (63) passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Coulee Dam, Washington. Born Sunday, July 5, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to Lawrence E. & Sophie Dick-Whalawitsa, Johnny graduated from Madras High School in Madras, Oregon, before studying carpentry for two years in college. He enjoyed working in construction as a carpenter and laborer for various places, including the Colville Reservation, the 3rd powerhouse at Grand Coulee Dam, the Nisqually Long House, The Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana, in Hermiston, Oregon and Albuquerque, NM. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and huge Oakland Raider's Fan, Johnny enjoyed hunting and driving to the casino, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his Grandkids – especially watching them play sports.
Predeceased by his mother: Sophie Dick-Whalawitsa; nephews: Jeremiah Whalawitsa & Matthew Whalawitsa and several aunts and uncles; John's legacy lives on through his father: Lawrence Whalawitsa; daughter: Ginell Moon (Ronald); sons: Robert Nault (Brenda) and Sunny Whalawitsa; nine grandchildren; brother: Lawrence J. Whalawitsa; sister: Shirley Apodoca (Martin) and numerous nephews and nieces.
His wake began at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Catholic Long House in Nespelem, Washington, with Funeral Services held at 10:00am, Friday, May 12, 2017, also at the Catholic Longhouse in Nespelem. Cremation has taken place at Johnny's request.
Please send any contributions in John's Memory to either: The American Cancer Society, 513 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 or The American Heart Association 1230 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 or The American Diabetes Association, 2815 Eastlake Ave E Ste 240, Seattle, WA 98102.
Please sign Johnny's online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com . Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is caring for his family.

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