Rick Dean Ambers II

Rick Dean Ambers II

July 7, 1989 - Aug. 6, 2024

Rick Dean Ambers II, 35, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away Aug. 6,2024. He was born in Moses Lake, Wash., on July 7, 1989, to the late Rick Dean Ambers and Betty Kramer, the second of three children.

Rick was a 2008 graduate of Lind-Ritzville High School. Rick enjoyed playing football for the Broncos and was a member of FFA.

After graduating, he worked at number of local businesses before settling into a career an automobile mechanic. He was a Jack of all trades, taking care of everything that needed to be done around the house.

Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching meteor showers.

He and his dog, Blue, did everything together.

Rick is survived by his mother and step-father, Betty (Steve) Ulrich of Ritzville; sisters, Jessica Ambers (Micah) of South Carolina and Ashley (Derek) Oliver of Belfair, Wash .; his dog, Blue; and numerous other family members and friends.

A private viewing for family and friends took place Aug. 16 and 17, 2024, at Danekas Funeral Home, 207 E. Main Ave., Ritzville.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life for Rick from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Knuth Building of the Wheat Land Communities' Fairgrounds, 811 E. Main Ave., Ritzville.