Richard Michael Williams, 28

Richard Michael Williams, AKA "Tiny," 28, of Spokane, passed away at home on June 6, 2011, due to medical reasons. He was born Sept. 13, 1982, in St. Maries to Francis "Mikie" Williams Jr. and Mary Sanford.

His hobbies included spending countless moments with his children, family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors and sharing these moments with his family.

Michael is survived by his girlfriend, Tamara Sleeping Bear of eight years to whom he was marrying in July of this year; his mother, Mary Sandford; brothers Travis Rickman, David Rickman and Michael Anthony Williams; daughters Destiny Williams, Memory Renee Lamere; sons David Tayne, Sleeping Bear Antonio Martinez Lamere and many aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his father, Francis "Mikie" Williams Jr. and stepfather Rick Rickman.

He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Family will be starting his journey at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Rose Creek Longhouse located in Worley. A luncheon to immediately follow in the corridors next door. Traditional Native American Ceremonies if anyone would like to bring SweetGrass or Hawk Feathers are welcomed.

Honorary Pallbearers will be his cousins. Calvin Nomee will be doing the Prayer and Eulogy.

Flower arrangements may be sent to Rose Creek Longhouse or to family staying at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel.

Cash donations can be made at any US Bank branch in memory of Richard Michael Williams.