Douglas Allen Tatom, 54

Douglas Allen Tatom of Spokane, Wash., passed away June 14, 2015, after a long battle with heart disease.

Doug was born Aug. 8, 1960, in Dumas, Texas, to Weldon and Nona Mae Tatom. He graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif., and earned an associate's degree in Criminal Justice.

Doug retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 2004. He continued work as a football and baseball coach for Post Falls High School, and he served as a Security Officer for Providence Holy Family Hospital.

Doug's passions were coaching sports along with camping, hiking, fishing, boating and hunting.

Doug was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Doug is survived by Tina Tatom, his wife of 26 years; his daughter Renee Archer, husband Zak and grandson Carson Archer; as well as his sons, Shane Tatom and Allen Ewert. Doug also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon Flanagan and her spouse Dan, Marilee Tatom and her spouse Seth, and Debie Tatom; along with numerous extended family members and friends.

Viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, and from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls, Idaho. Service will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls, followed by a graveside ceremony at 11:15 a.m. at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash., with a reception to follow.

The family of Doug Tatom wishes to thank all the staff at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, and especially the Inland Northwest Thoracic Organ Transplant and Mechanical Heart Program for their wonderful care and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be given to The Providence Health Care Foundation to support the heart transplant and mechanical heart program.