Howard Eugene Rohlinger

April 7, 1930 – July 14, 2018

Howard Eugene Rohlinger, 88, passed away peacefully at Hospice House, Spokane, surrounded by his family July 14, 2018. He was born April 7, 1930 in Spokane, Wash. to Frank and Alice Rohlinger of Moses Lake, Wash. Shortly after graduating from Moses Lake High School, Howard joined the Washington Air National Guard and served for a time in England during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, and in 1958 married Eunice (Shoop). They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 28. He worked many years with USPS in Moses Lake before moving to Warden where he was employed as the Rural Letter Carrier. He was a member of Moses Lake Assembly of God and Warden Assembly of God. In his later years, after moving back to Moses Lake, New Beginnings Assembly of God became their church home.

Howard enjoyed getting together with family and friends, camping and anything with an engine — cars, motorcycles, planes, trains and boats. Many hours were spent at car shows and air shows or just parking at the airport watching the planes take off and land.

He is survived by his wife, Eunice, of Cheney, Wash.; son Mitch (Michele) Rohlinger of Cheney, Wash.; daughter Holly (Tony) Pixton of Umatilla, Ore.; sister Norma Lea (Magellan) Brunson of Summerville, S.C.; sister-in-law Viola (Calvin) Rohlinger of Moses Lake, Wash.; grandchildren David Pixton, Mark Pixton and Allison Nichols; great-grandson Wade Nichols and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Alice Rohlinger; brothers Francis and Calvin Rohlinger; sisters Elva Ruth Rohlinger, Ruth (Wesley) Nelson and Betty Jean (Forrest) Colee and son Grant Rohlinger.

Howard lived his life as a testament to what he believed, and he was an example of a true follower of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, Wash. 99210.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Ephrata City Cemetery, 333 E St NW, Ephrata followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 at New Beginnings Christian Center, 318 W. Northshore Dr. Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory.