Hugh A. Shawgo

Hugh Anson Shawgo passed away at Hospice of Spokane on Tuesday, Mar. 20, after a battle with melanoma.

He was born on the family farm near Ewan/Rock Lake on June 4, 1934, the youngest son of Elmer and Ida May (Evans) Shawgo.

He attended school in Ewan until his parents moved to Spokane in 1943. He graduated from North Central High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Navy for four years and was stationed off the coast of Japan.

He loved the family farm and lived with his oldest brother, Emmett and wife Lorraine for 13 years, helping out on the farm and raising cattle. He was like a brother to his nephews, Wayne and Roger, and his niece Arlene. He also worked for Millers and Sons near the family farm.

He married Grace Bostrum in 1969 and they adopted a son, Andy. They later divorced.

He worked at Washtucna Grange Supply for 14 years, and in the early 80s, he moved to Newport where he joined his nephews as a partner in Shawgo’s Tire for five years. He later moved to Spokane and worked in maintenance for KHQ and several assisted living/nursing homes for over 20 years.

He met the love of his life, Sara Goude in Washtucna and they spent his latter years there. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and a volunteer fireman in both Newport and Washtucna. He also volunteered his time helping the elderly and played Santa in schools, churches and nursing homes. He loved to dance and will always be remembered for his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Sara of Washtucna; son, Andy of Texas; three grandchildren, Dylan, Talia and Gigi; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Shawgo of Ewan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all his brothers and sisters: Marscelene Cummings, Emmett Shawgo, Ethelda Todd, Lawrence Shawgo and four babies that died at birth.

The family wishes to thank his wonderful friends and Hospice of Spokane for all their support.

A graveside service with military honors was held at Spokane Memorial Gardens on Mar. 28, Pastor Dennis Evans of Washtucna Community Church officiated. He was buried with his parents, at his request.

There will be a memorial picnic in Washtucna at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions made to the Washtucna Lion’s Club, 240 Main, Washtucna, WA 99371.