Wayne Foland

Wayne Andrew Foland of Cheney, Wash., passed away suddenly on Oct. 18, 2019, surrounded by family.

Wayne was born on Dec. 13, 1949, in Spokane, Wash. Wayne attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and then when his family moved to Tyler, Wash., he attended Cheney High School where he was involved in sports, music and drama. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman as a teenager where he was known to have skipped school with his "partners in crime" in order to "enjoy nature." Wayne definitely had a mischievous streak and had many stories to prove it!

He graduated from Cheney High in 1968 and began college that fall at Eastern Washington State College where he met his wife Margie on a spring tour with Eastern's Symphonic Choir. Music allowed Wayne and Margie the opportunity to travel the world with their first trip to Vienna, Austria, and then as cast members on two separate U.S.O. tours to entertain troops in 1971 and 1973. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and made lifetime friendships as a result.

Wayne and Margie married in 1972. He received his B.A. in recreation administration and worked for 30 years as Cheney Park supervisor. He took intense pride in his work and was respected for his work ethic, honesty and integrity. He was an avid sportsman and had many memorable adventures camping, hunting and fishing with his close buddies.

Wayne was a man of many talents ranging from being a good mechanic, carpenter, sausage maker, amateur gunsmith, fly tying enthusiast, motorcycle rider, snowmobile racer and demolition car driver. He was a longtime member of the American Legion and spent many hours "shootin' the bull" with some of his favorite people.

Wayne is survived by his wife Margie of 47 years; his daughter Megan (Jeff); grandchildren Colbie and Scot; his siblings Larry (Terri), Doug, Rod, Sue (Trish) and Richie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also in touch with his Uncle Dean (Rosie) and Cousin Andy. The world has lost an honest, hardworking, talented man who touched the lives of many. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Wayne's "Send-Off" will be held on Sat., Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Wren Pierson Bldg. (615 4th St.) in Cheney with a reception at his favorite hangout, The American Legion, located at 116 College Ave. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cheney American Legion Post 72.

Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, Wash. Online guest book at cheneyfunerla.com.