Desiree ‘Desi’ Goering

Desiree Lynne (Welch) Goering, 64, stormed right into Heaven in true Desiree fashion, unexpectedly passing away at her home in Moses Lake, Wash., on April 3, 2026.

Desi came roaring into this world Jan. 28, 1962, born to Connie and Phillip Welch in Tacoma, Wash. She spent her days sharing her own special brand of feisty with the world. She charmed others from the time she was young and made people laugh right up to the end of her days. A bright and driven woman, Desiree was always up for a challenge, and she modeled perseverance and strength for all around her, especially her children. Life wasn’t easy, but Desiree had unwavering resolve. Her strength was admirable and her charisma was adored by all. Desi was also full of humor and was known to crack jokes with her quick wit and a twinkle in her eye.

While the early years were hard, they brought Desiree’s children, and she met the love of her life, Dwight, in 1988 and married him in 1995. He stayed steadfast by her side as life brought change, and they moved and settled into Moses Lake in 1997, where Desi spent the rest of her years. She worked in many places, from selling manufactured homes to medical assistant work, before she eventually retired. Desi then spent her days loving her dogs, working on crafting projects, and spending her time with Dwight camping, boating, four-wheeling in the dunes, and playing cornhole with her friends. 

Desiree was preceded in death by her precious son, Mikell Welch, her brother, Darren Welch, her dad, Phillip Welch, and her granddaughter, Gracie Burkhart. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Goering; her daughters, Nichol Davis (Troy) and Briana West (Elese); her son, Kyle Goering (McKylee); her mother, Connie Wagner; her sister, Lois Welch; her nephew, Greg Welch; her grandchildren, Caleb, Lukas, Payton, Ainsley, Darci and Wyatt; and many loving great-grandchildren, cousins and other extended family, and a slew of friends.

Desiree was a beautiful mix of intelligence, tenacity, attitude, playfulness, fire and sheer determination. “Bad Girl D,” as her cornhole jersey read, will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her, but her spirit is now at peace.

A memorial service will take place at Grace Harvest Church, 313 Fig St., Moses Lake, on April 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at a separate location.