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Motorcycling is one of the most exhilarating yet calming sports there is. You get on your bike and the cares of this world become non existent. Riding on back country roads with thick green trees on both sides and a river rolling it's way to the sea. Yet all of this can be go away in a blink of an eye. All of us understand that our sport though it's fun, it's also very dangerous. Life is fragile. All of us have lost someone we love to the sport of motorcycling, or to other causes. Spokane Biker would like to give you a place to have your loved one remembered. This is your section, submit your photos, stories, or poems for others to see.
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Dave Fyhr July 23, 1944 - July 26, 2009 FYHR, David J. (Age 65) Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend was lifted into the Hands of The Heavenly Father on Sunday July 26, 2009. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 23, 1944. Dave was an extraordinary individual who truly lived life to the fullest and passed into eternal life doing what he loved. The void of his infectious laugh, smiling eyes, and big bear hugs is already felt by the many he has left behind. Dave was a man with many great talents and turned everything he touched into a masterpiece. A retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, Dave continued his adventurous life as a proud member of: Christian Motorcycle Association - Head of Child Ministries IVER/CMA, Patriot Guard, Lilac City Gold Wings - News Editor GWTA, WA State Certified Motorcycle Instructor, Volunteered and served on the Board at Camp Goodtimes, Head Counselor for Royal Rangers, a part-time school bus driver Cheney S.D., and a dedicated member of Lake City Assembly of God in Medical Lake - Church bus driver taking kids to Sunday School. He was everything to his family from the photographer to the biggest fan of his family members' endeavors to the giver of many precious gifts. It is those gifts that will leave an everlasting memory with those who loved Dave. Possessing a heart of gold, Dave led an exemplary life of love and forgiveness. He shared this freely with all who knew him. To know Dave was to love him. Dave is survived by his wife Tina, children John (Deena), Michael, Jessica, Deanna, stepdaughter Michele (Justo) Silva, brother Dale (Ruth) Fyhr, in-laws Carlotta (John) Kallas, Mikki (Jenny) Panther, grandchildren, cousins, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Heritage Chapel. Viewing will be Monday and Tuesday August 3rd and 4th 2009 at Heritage 10-5PM. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Jesuits at Gonzaga University who have become part of our family, especially Father Al Morrisette, Dave's closest friends Mitch and Sharie Williams, and the many numerous friends who have offered their love and support during this difficult time. We are at peace knowing Dave is soaring freely with his Heavenly Father. The hardest part will be waiting to soar with him. Dave will live on in his family and in the many hearts he forever touched. We love you so much Dave. Be free our friend...Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society -Camp Good Times East, 920 N. Washington #200 Spokane 99201 in memory of Dave (Walleye) Fyhr. Spokane Motor School has created the Dave Fyhr Memorial Scholarship Fund to help young riders who are interested in taking a motorcycle safety training class. Information on the Scholarship Fund will be available shortly on our website at: www.spokanemotorschool.com ______________________________________________________________________________
Ed Frehse May 8, 2007 Ed Frehse was a long time motorcycle safety course instructor. His wife Peggy and he were members of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, and the Washington State BMW Riders. Additionally many of you may know Ed and his wife Peggy through any number of motorcycle related community involvements. Saturday, April the 21 at approximately 3:30pm, while on a ride with friends, Ed's motorcycle left the road and he was seriously injured. on May 8, 2007 Ed went home to be with the Lord . ______________________________________________________________________________ Mike "Gingerman" Holmes April 20, 2007 With great sadness, I have to inform everyone of the passing of Mike "Gingerman" Holmes. He went home April 20, 2007 of an apparent heart attack, while in Riggins ID. Gingerman loved being in the Combat Vet Riders Motorcycle Association and considered all of us "his extended family. He believed his health issues were behind him and was looking forward to being active with CVMA. Mike was a United States Marine Cpl and had pulled at least one tour in RVN.
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Stephani Anne Bush June 6, 1968 - August 4, 2006
Stephani was taken home to be with our Lord after a
motorcycle accident in Montana while on her way to Sturgis with Mark, her
boyfriend. Stephani loved her family, Mark, her cats and her friends. She loved
bright colors and flowers. She loved riding the bike with Mark. Most of all she
loved live and lived it with a smile and a positive outlook. She is greatly
loved and missed.
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Randall Mond
Randall was a friend that I knew only a very short while, but immediately upon meeting we became close friends. We both shared a love for the 70's rock & roll, & had those old songs imprinted in our brains, & so when we began jamming it was all right there as if we had been playing together for years, we would remember songs and parts that we hadn't thought of for years INSTANTLY when we played together.
We were brothers, we had a special
connection through music, and touched each other through that
medium.
Randall was an amazing guitarist,
& although he was missing a finger, few could keep up with him. He
loved his motorcycle, his guitar, and his girl, Deanna, who was with
him until his untimely end (she barely survived the crash that took
his life). RIP my brother, I think of you often, and I hope we can
jam again. How will I keep up when you have all of your fingers?
Eric Bennett
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Howard Waterman November 30, 1943 December 14, 2005
Howard was a member of the Gold Wing Touring Association, Chapter "G"
Lilac City Wings in Spokane, Washington.He and his wife DeAnn went on numerous motorcycle trips
including Colorado, Indiana, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska,
British Columbia and Alberta. Along with riding his
Gold Wing, Howard loved to play chess and work on his
computer, especially when it came to his various science
teaching projects. Howard received his bachelor's
degree at Eastern Washington University and his Master's
degree at University of Idaho. He was a teacher at
Central Valley School High School for 30 years before
retiring in 1996. He was a past president of the
Washington Science Teachers Association and Central
Valley Education Association. During summers while
teaching at Central Valley High School, Howard traveled
across the country conducting week long workshops for
teachers on using the inquiry method of teaching. From
1996 to 2004, he taught the science methods course to
future teachers at Washington State University. At WSU
Spokane, Howard's enthusiasm, expertise and dedication
helped to create the Spokane City Lab, a K-12 science
enrichment program that reached hundreds of teachers and
thousands of students throughout the Inland Northwest.
Howard will be greatly missed by so many. . ______________________________________________________________________________
Neil Cooper "Mr. Indian" August 5, 1917 May 27, 2005
Neil was a founding member of the Northwest Classics Motorcycle Club. Pictured here, on the left, at age 15 in 1932 on his 1st motorcycle a 1917 HD, which he owned right up to the day he passed away. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Arthur "Tugboat" Stack Passed away April 28, 2005
Tugboat was a member of the Mountain Tribe M/C among others. We'll miss him greatly.
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Kelly and Candi Johnson Passed away April 23, 2005 It had seemed like the perfect day to feel the warm spring air, so Kelly Johnson, 46, and his daughter, Candi, 19,decided to hit the open highway. Tucked behind her father, who was driving his 2002 Harley-Davidson, and wearing her new leather jacket, Candi Johnson was happy to finally be taking her first long motorcycle ride, said her sister, Mandy Johnson. But Saturday's trip from their North Bend home to Tacoma would be their only motorcycle ride together. On the way back, the two were killed when a car traveling west on Highway 18 crossed the center median and hit the motorcycle. Both father and daughter died at the scene. ______________________________________________________________________________
Nancy Erickson
April 28, 1933 to
October 22, 2004 Nancy was a member of the Lilac City Wings Chapter
"G" Gold Wing Touring Association.
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Scott Daisley
June 10, 1939 to September 7, 2004 and keep the rubber side down ... good-by my friend.
In loving
memory of our friend, husband, father & brother. Scott lost his battle
with cancer. We will miss you, your wisdom, your smile, your laugh and
your endless enthusiasium for life. So many things will make us all
stop to remember you and as long as you live in our hearts you will
never leave. Ride safe my friend & watch in your rear views cause
sooner or later we'll be catching up to ride along side of you once
again.
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Robert Brantl "Little Robert" "Troll" September 4, 2004 A member of the Pac Riders, a computer wizz, and a great guy. Many of you have seen him week after week at the Thunder Thursday's Helping out with the bike games. Robert was a very big help to me with Spokane Biker in getting a little Bling Bling into the site. You will be missed greatly. _______________________________________________________________________________
Vicky Ann Haynes June 3, 1948 to July 3, 2004
Vicky was a member of the Hi-Rollers out of Spokane, WA. Her husband Greg, the love of her life, were avid riders for many years. She was a hairdresser for more then 30 years and worked at Jack n Jill Hair Salon. A memorial fund has been set up at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union for a college fund for her grandson Shay Fetters or contributions can be made to the Spokane Humane Society in her memory. Vicky will be greatly missed. _________________________________________________________________________
Dean Guthrie January 28, 1957 to June 19, 2004
Dean was the ABATE of Washington Spokane Chapter's Coordinator He had a great love for motorcycles and was an avid fighter for motorcycle rights. A friend to many and always willing to lend a hand where ever it was needed. Dean was a quiet and sincere young man who loved the Lord, and he will be missed.
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Many of you
have heard and some of you may have not. Preacher Mike __________________________________________________________________________
IN MEMORY OF
DAN
“ PADLOCK “ SARSTAD
HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A PERSON WHO LOVED TO RIDE
HE WORKED HARD TO MAKE RENTON ABATE A SUCCESS.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
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A poem that goes with Russ Neely and all
fallen brothers.
A gypsy wind came, on that Fall day, not a whisper or sound, it stole you away. Your untamed spirit, the world could not sway. A Harley rider to the bone, now no doubt, you would now ride alone. Your energy, your laughter will never be gone, always your memory, The Remembered One! Damnit we see you, and know you are there, only in spirit, we do now share. Your Ironhorse sits waiting right there, it says, he knew we weren't finished, we had a "RUN" somewhere. It took our Bro. rider, void of goodbye, but now he is there, where only Harley Riders glide. He's on a solo run and just clutched his last gear, and says, man, I wish you were all here! We ride in formation and say it was great, lets keep a space open, for he rides right there. No need for gas or spark plugs too, just wind in his face, as Russ says ya, I'll remember you too..... _______________________________________________________
Randy Troyer August 22, 1964 to June 11, 2001 Leo (the dog) April 1990 to July 1996
A Devoted Husband, Loving Son, Caring Brother A True Friend
Even though your time on earth was short, you touched so many lives, and left an impression upon our hearts that no one can deny. You were my very dearest friend, in you I could depend, I never even had to ask you were there through thick and thin. I remember times, even though you had worries you never shared, you were always there to let me know how much you really cared. For we shared so many wonderful times just being the best of friends, that even though the Lord took you Home I am sad that it has to end. You have given to us your family & friends so many wonderful memories, that I am sure we will speak of you often when sharing all our stories. So never will you leave me heart, you will be there forever more. For you left a footprint upon my life that I always will adore. May you finally be at rest in the loving arms of the Lord. I will miss you Randy! Margie
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