Donald Carl Enochs Obituary (2023)

Donald C Enochs unexpectedly passed away on June 18, 2023 in Thorp, Wa at the age of 82. Don is survived by his loving wife, Lavada Enochs, and their children and grandchildren; Tawnya (Michael) Padilla, Tasha Enochs, Justin Enochs, Chad (Kendall) Enochs, and Jeremiah Aguirre, and Ben Aguirre. Grandchildren, Nick, Alex, Mariah, Damian, Elijah, Courtland, Taylor, Keelan, and Braydon. His sister, Carol Vogt, and Nephew, Rich Linville and his family. He is preceded in death by his Father, Earl K Enochs and Mother, Maurgerite Truman. Don was born on February 23, 1941 in Eagle River, Alaska. He went to Renton High School and then served four years in the U.S. Navy as a Boilerman Second class on the U.S.S. Gunston Hall LSD-5 ship. He provided for his family as a master plumber. He owned his own plumbing business, and was very skilled in many areas. He even worked for the State and taught classes. They wanted him to come out of retirement and be an inspector. He was passionate about his sobriety - 36 years, and sponsored many people in AA. Don was all about the outdoors. He made sure his family, friends, and grandchildren enjoyed boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, water sports, hunting, gardening, horseback riding, and camping. We all remember him and his yearly gathering, loading, stacking, and splitting firewood. His weekly schedule was determined by family events, friends who needed an ear to listen, motorcycle rides, AA meetings events, and more family time together. He was a very active man and took excellent care of his health. As a blended family, his grandkids have looked upon him as a father figure, mentor, as well as grandpa. You could say that Don was a family man. Hence the name, Papa Don. Don and his wife Lavada attended church and bible studies at Thorp Community Church. Their home was welcoming and a pot of coffee was always on. They held Christmas there and all were welcome. Being near the freeway, many would make sure to stop by. He will be truly missed. Kittitas Valley Event Center, Umptanum Hall 901 E 7th Ave #1, Ellensburg, WA 98926 on June 28, 2023 from 6:00 -9:00pm. Military Service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042 on August 11, 2023 at 3:00 pm Celebration Of Life Kittitas County Event Center, Umptanum Hall Wednesday, June 28, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 901 E. 7th Ave. Ellensburg, Washington 98926 Graveside Service Tahoma National Cemetery Friday, August 11, 2023 3:00 PM 18600 SE 240th Street Kent,, WA 98042