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Robert (Bob) Edward Feider

March 12, 1942–December 11, 2019

Diane Marlene (Ferguson) Feider

June 30, 1937–May 26, 2021

Robert Edward Feider passed away on December 11, 2019 in Sun City Arizona.

Bob was born in Pomeroy Wash., to Edward and Dorothy Feider on March 12, 1942. Bob was raised on his family farm with his two siblings, Pat and Annie. He enjoyed hunting and fishing from the backdoor of the farm. In high school, he played varsity basketball among other sports, was actively involved in and nationally recognized for his contributions to the Future Farmers of America, and participated in student government where he served as the student body president in his senior year. Bob graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960 and then attended Washington State University where he played basketball and pursued veterinary studies. After college he was married and had a son, Darren, in 1964. Bob worked for Westinghouse for several years until 1982.

Diane Marlene (Grant/Ferguson) Feider passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021 in Yakima Washington, surrounded by family. She was 83.

Diane was born in Scobey Montana to Aaron and Louis Grant on June 30, 1937. As a young girl, Diane and her family moved to Yakima. She attended public school, graduating from Davis High School in 1955. Shortly after high school, Diane married and eventually began her life as a mother.

Although having lived in numerous cities throughout the state, the family's one consistent weekend home since 1970 was their cabin at Lake Cle Elum. The family cherished decades of summers, holidays, memories and friendships throughout those years. Diane was a very loving and devoted mother, wife and friend to all who knew her. She had many hobbies in life, which included being a vast collector of many fine and precious items. She took pride in her involvement with the Red Hat Society, even serving as the club's Queen in the 90s. Above all else, Diane was most loving and proud of her grandchildren and took pride in watching them transition into young adults.

In the early 1980s Bob and Diane began their relationship, eventually marrying in 1988. In 1982 the couple started their family business, Quality Rentals, which they successfully ran until retirement in 2013. They enjoyed travelling, camping with family and friends in their motorhome, and anything to do with their grandchildren.

They developed a large group of friends and acquaintances over the years. Bob will be remembered for his large annual Labor Day party which friends and family members always looked forward to. Bob and Diane lived in their Lake Cle Elum home until moving to Arizona full time in 2013 to enjoy the weather.

Bob is survived by brother Pat Feider and sister Annie Feider. Diane is survived by sister Laurie Miller. They are bother survived by children Darren (Ingrid) Feider, Scott (Lisa) Ferguson, Leeane Marston, and grandchildren Sara Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson, Matthew Feider, Elise Feider, Nicholas Ferguson, Cameron Munno, and Madison Mckee.

A memorial service for Bob and Diane Feider was held on September 24 at the Roslyn Catholic Church, with graveside service in the Roslyn Cemetery immediately following.