George Walter Priebe

George W. Priebe of Spokane passed away November 15that Hospice House of Spokane (north). George was born December 29, 1935 in the town of Priest River, Idaho to Melcher and Orzelia (Church) Priebe. As a child George moved with his family to Spokane. He graduated from Lewis & Clark High school with particular talents in math and science. He attended Devry Technical Institute, the University of Washington and Eastern Washington University. George worked as an electronics technician at Boeing and later as a computer programmer at Gonzaga University and at a local financial institution. Most of his time was spent in Spokane though health circumstances forced his retirement. George was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Spokane Chess Club and a primary organizer of the 1962 Seattle World’s fair week long chess tournament. George had other hobbies and loved reading science fiction, playing chess and other games involving role playing. George is survived by his brother Kenn (Marcia) Priebe of Spokane Valley with 6 nephews and one niece. George was preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 PM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave., Spokane. A grave side service will also be held immediately following at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 W. Government Way, Spokane. The family would like to thank staff and volunteers at Hospice House of Spokane for the wonderful care and service he was provided. Donations may be made to Hospice House of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur St., Spokane, 99202.