In Memory

Phil Hannawalt

Phil Hannawalt

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HANNAWALT, Phillip Randolph Phillip Randolph Hannawalt was born September 29th, 1946 and passed away February 3rd, 2021 from COVID19 in Spokane Valley, WA. He is survived by his wife Wanda Hannawalt, brother Jerry Hannawalt (Ingrid), sister Elinor Siep, sister Joyce Kiphart, daughter Serenity Tremblay (Lance) and sons, Aaron Hannawalt (Cathy), T.J. Meyer (Leah) and Phillip Hannawalt (Tia) as well as 11 grandchildren: Kyle, Desiree, Dustin, Allison, Hunter, Zoe, Camille, Tatum, Aidan, Charlotte and Layla. He was also blessed with two great-grandsons. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents James and Grace Hannawalt, brothers Tim and Dane Hanawalt as well as his daughter Alecia Hannawalt. Phillip was born in Spokane, WA and graduated from West Valley High School in 1964. He then followed in his father's footsteps and worked for Inland Empire paper Company for over 10 years. Phillip finished his work life as a dispatcher for PAML in Spokane, WA. On October 9th, 1976 Phillip married Wanda and the two of them brought a son and daughter each to the union. They then blessed their children with a little brother in 1978 completing their blended family. As parents, they worked hard to make each child feel loved and accepted something not every family is able to accomplish. He was a good friend and neighbor and never forgot a name. His smile was a tilt because a laugh was waiting behind it. He would blurt out a joke and then turn red from his chin to the top of his head. (An introvert that couldn't stop himself from making you feel welcome.) He taught all of his kids how valuable it was to be a hard worker. If any of us brought over a dirty car it would leave clean. (Thanks, Dad) He gave. Sometimes more than we deserved. A pocket knife, a .22 rifle, bikes (and then more bikes when they got stolen) a hope chest and tools. He didn't want pets but they ALWAYS became his babies. We are certain he was responsible for bringing most of them home. Saturdays were spent together, the littlest snuggling on his lap and watching an old western or James Bond. He gave his children and grandchildren unspoken, unconditional love. The word that sums Phiilip up is fighter. No matter the struggle he continued on with strength and tenacity. All of us that had the pleasure of knowing him and loving him learned from that and we are grateful. Due to the ongoing pandemic services will be held at a later date. The family has asked that those that knew him invite someone to dinner, take someone you love bowling and most importantly, keep fighting to make things better and keep yourselves and your loved ones safe from this virus. We love you, Dad. Until we meet again.

Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 28, 2021.







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