Joshua BURKHARDT Obituary (1985-2021) – Spokane, WA

May 8, 1985 – August 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the death of our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend.

Josh was born on May 8, 1985 to Karen and Doug Burkhardt in Spokane, Washington.

Josh grew up and lived in North Spokane, Washington. In 2003 he graduated from Shadle Park High School with honors. He excelled not only in the classroom, but also in many sports. He loved playing football and baseball. He was a member of the Shadle Park baseball team, which finished 2nd at the Washington State 4A Championships in its senior year. Josh made lifelong memories with his coaches and teammates.

Josh graduated from Washington State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. He was able to take part in both Cougar Rose Bowls in 1998 and 2003 (Go Cougs!). Josh looked forward to the football season every year as he and his family had season tickets for many years.

Josh has been Production Manager at Plese Printing and Marketing for the past 12 years. He enjoyed a special bond with owner Kim Plese and all of the staff, as well as the many customers with whom he had built relationships over the years.

Josh loved spending time at the family home by the lake. He enjoyed all water sports like wakeboarding, tubing, kayaking, jet skiing and fishing. Most of all, Josh loved spending as much time as possible at the lake with his nephew Jackson, who called him Uncle George! Josh and Jackson took great pride in playing pranks on each other. Josh never knew what he might find in his bed at night!

Josh loved traveling with his family. His favorite places were the Hawaiian Islands, where he loved strolling on the beach with his mother Karen and grandmother Jane. He enjoyed wild adventures like ziplining with his sister Jennifer and biking down the volcano with Kelly and Justin. Here he loved golfing with his father Doug and brother-in-law Craig, who was actually a brother of Josh.

Holidays were also a special time for Josh to spend quality time with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents Glen and Jean Burkhardt, grandfather John Meyer, aunt and uncle Pam and Mike Karle.

Josh is survived by his loving mother, Karen; Father Doug Burkhardt; Sister Jennifer, her husband Craig Britten, and their son Jackson; Sister Kelly Karle; Brother Justin Karle and his son Brody. He had a special love for his grandmother Jane Meyer. Josh was also survived by many other loving family members, including aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The rosary and vigil are scheduled for Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Rd., Spokane Valley, WA, followed by a full reception at the Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA. The committal is scheduled for Monday, August 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Memorial Park, 211 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA. Donations on Josh’s behalf can be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Spokane or a charity of your choice.

To share memories of Josh and offer condolences to the family, please visit www.hennesseyvalley.com.

Published by Spokesman-Review on 08/11/2021.