Duane L. "Butch" Candler, 78, died of heart failure Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his home in Moscow.
Butch was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Nov. 14, 1942, to Walter "Bud" Candler and Neva Jean (Courtney) Candler.
He started school in Troy, Ore., but he lived in many places growing up, including Anatone, Kendrick, Clarkston, and Asotin, where he graduated in 1961.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961-65. He married his high school sweetheart, Ida Lorraine Lang, on Nov. 17, 1961, while home on leave from the Navy.
Butch and Lorraine moved to Moscow in 1969 where they raised two children, Lenae and Les. Butch took a job with Mitchell Distributing where he delivered Colorado Cool-aid for 18 years. He then moved on to Washington State University and retired from there in March 2005.
Butch never met a stranger; he loved to talk to everyone. He enjoyed coffee with the boys at the Moscow RV shop, as well as taking care of his yard and the flowers Lorraine planted every spring.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
The family would like to thank the Moscow Ambulance crew and Moscow Police Department for all their help. We would also like to thank all of his doctors, nurses, and especially Palouse Dialysis Center.
At Butch’s request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.
Butch was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Nov. 14, 1942, to Walter "Bud" Candler and Neva Jean (Courtney) Candler.
He started school in Troy, Ore., but he lived in many places growing up, including Anatone, Kendrick, Clarkston, and Asotin, where he graduated in 1961.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961-65. He married his high school sweetheart, Ida Lorraine Lang, on Nov. 17, 1961, while home on leave from the Navy.
Butch and Lorraine moved to Moscow in 1969 where they raised two children, Lenae and Les. Butch took a job with Mitchell Distributing where he delivered Colorado Cool-aid for 18 years. He then moved on to Washington State University and retired from there in March 2005.
Butch never met a stranger; he loved to talk to everyone. He enjoyed coffee with the boys at the Moscow RV shop, as well as taking care of his yard and the flowers Lorraine planted every spring.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
The family would like to thank the Moscow Ambulance crew and Moscow Police Department for all their help. We would also like to thank all of his doctors, nurses, and especially Palouse Dialysis Center.
At Butch’s request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.
Duane L. "Butch" Candler, 78, died of heart failure Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his home in Moscow.
Butch was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Nov. 14, 1942, to Walter "Bud" Candler and Neva Jean (Courtney) Candler.
He started school in Troy, Ore., but he lived in many places growing up, including Anatone, Kendrick, Clarkston, and Asotin, where he graduated in 1961.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961-65. He married his high school sweetheart, Ida Lorraine Lang, on Nov. 17, 1961, while home on leave from the Navy.
Butch and Lorraine moved to Moscow in 1969 where they raised two children, Lenae and Les. Butch took a job with Mitchell Distributing where he delivered Colorado Cool-aid for 18 years. He then moved on to Washington State University and retired from there in March 2005.
Butch never met a stranger; he loved to talk to everyone. He enjoyed coffee with the boys at the Moscow RV shop, as well as taking care of his yard and the flowers Lorraine planted every spring.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
The family would like to thank the Moscow Ambulance crew and Moscow Police Department for all their help. We would also like to thank all of his doctors, nurses, and especially Palouse Dialysis Center.
At Butch’s request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.
Butch was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Nov. 14, 1942, to Walter "Bud" Candler and Neva Jean (Courtney) Candler.
He started school in Troy, Ore., but he lived in many places growing up, including Anatone, Kendrick, Clarkston, and Asotin, where he graduated in 1961.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961-65. He married his high school sweetheart, Ida Lorraine Lang, on Nov. 17, 1961, while home on leave from the Navy.
Butch and Lorraine moved to Moscow in 1969 where they raised two children, Lenae and Les. Butch took a job with Mitchell Distributing where he delivered Colorado Cool-aid for 18 years. He then moved on to Washington State University and retired from there in March 2005.
Butch never met a stranger; he loved to talk to everyone. He enjoyed coffee with the boys at the Moscow RV shop, as well as taking care of his yard and the flowers Lorraine planted every spring.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
The family would like to thank the Moscow Ambulance crew and Moscow Police Department for all their help. We would also like to thank all of his doctors, nurses, and especially Palouse Dialysis Center.
At Butch’s request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moscow Volunteer Fire Department.
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