Rick Stewart Lane

08/19/1949 - 09/17/2023

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Obituary For Rick Stewart Lane

Rick Stewart Lane lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on September 17th 2023. He passed peacefully at home in Spanaway, WA with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father Roy, mother Alta, sister Karen, 2 brothers Brad and Russ, and a nephew Brian.

Rick was born in Spokane, WA, on August 19th 1949, the second of 8 children, to Roy and Alta Lane. in 1962 the family moved to the Kent area. Rick worked throughout high school with his dad in the drywall trade. He graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1967, married, started a family and had 3 children. Rick followed in his father's footsteps and chose the drywall trade to earn a living. In 1977 he formed his own drywall company, “Rick's Drywall”, and spent the next 40 plus years nailing sheetrock. He was a great provider for his family and spent his life working hard and playing hard. …owning many toys to provide fun for his family on their adventures…(boats, skis, jet skis, snowmobiles, dirt bikes & quads). Rick loved his work and would have been “nailing board” till the day he died if he had had his way.

Rick loved boats… jet boats, drag boats & hydroplanes. He even raced hydros starting out in 145 series in 1965, then moved up to a 2.5 liter hydro and raced the N-70 “Aquanut” from 1968-1972. Rick loved his family, horsepower, speed, loud motors and the smell of nitromethane!!! He also loved muscle cars and hot rods and always took pride in keeping his toys clean and shiny. Rick was known never to be lacking in his supply of polishing rags & chemicals. “Ya ain't cool if your chrome don't shine!!!” was his motto. Nor was he lacking a beer or pop to offer his friends and neighbors that stopped by on occasion to hang out and chat in “the man cave”.

Rick Lane was easy to like and easy to love. People didn't forget “the Rickster”. He was one-of-a-kind. He will be very deeply missed, but NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Rick is survived by his wife Debbie, 3 children; Erin (Tony), Teresa (Kurt), Mark, a stepdaughter Amber (Steve), 3 grandchildren; Layne, Kohl, Kayla, 4 siblings; Kay (Darren), Tami (Jim), Tim, Jeff, many nieces, nephews & cousins, and an aunt Arlyn in North Dakota.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00am, Monday October 30th 2023 at Sumner Voiles Funeral Chapel @ 15124 Main St. E. in Sumner. Service will be followed by a Celebration of Life reception at the Buckley Eagles Hall from 1:00pm - 3:00pm @ 29021 WA-410 in Buckley. Please join us to “break some bread”, celebrate, and share our memories and stories of Rick.

In lieu of flowers if you wish to make a memorial donation in Rick's name to something he was passionate about, please contact or mail to the Hydroplane & Race Boat Museum @ 5917 S. 196th St. in Kent, WA 98032.

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  • 10/04/2024

    I miss you papa, I can't wait til I get to see you again, not a day goes by when I don't think about you , you were my best friend, and you will always be considered my best friend I love you papa, I hope your doing awesome wherever you are right now and at Peace🕊️🩷.

  • 11/21/2023

    As the owners of Maximum Performance, Byron & I saw or worked on several of Rick's Hot Rods over the last 30 years. The 56 Chevy was always a favorite of ours as my uncle bought a new DelRay in 1956 & Byron drove a big block powered 56 back in the 70's.Gotta love those Tri-5's! I always envied Rick's home shop too. We'll miss you Rick. Glen Smith & Byron Parkinson, Maximum Performance.

  • 10/21/2023

    I am saddened to hear of Rick's passing, and send my deepest condolences and love to the entire Lane family. I've known Rick and his family since I was three years old. How do you sum that up in just a few words? He babysat my sister and me when we were little and I remember it was always fun when he was in charge. I was completely mesmerized by his hydroplanes and cars, he was my friend Tami's cool grown up brother. As an adult, even though I saw him only occasionally, he was a friend. He always greeted me as if no time at all had passed since we'd seen each other. He was an amazing person, a good man and will be deeply missed.

  • 10/13/2023

    Rick has been a part of our family since he was 15 years old. A joy to know a joy to know a wonderful friend, father, son-in-law all of those things. He gave me money in the 70's for the down payment on my '77 Chevie Impala. After having the car for over a decade I sold it to Rick's brother Tim. Rick lived life "His Way", dearly loved, and will be deeply missed. There is surely much rejoicing in heaven upon his arrival What a homecoming. Maxine Huffman

  • 10/13/2023

    Rick always had a smile for anyone he was always happy and friendly to all. Brightened a room when he walked in Ron and I are praying for his family Another guardian angel to watch over you all.

  • 10/13/2023

    I will definitely miss talking and spending time with you. You were an awesome roll model and walked the talk. You influenced everyone in so many different ways and will be deeply missed. Tony

  • 10/12/2023

    I've been on this page a couple of times during the last week, and I've read everyone's messages. I've pondered on what I might write in my own. I realize now that there is no perfect thing to say. So I'll just speak from the heart. Rick, you are a wonderful person through and through. You may not have been my biological father, but you were a wonderful stepdad. You were almost always happy, always smiling, and always doing something to keep busy. I will forever cherish the memories from my younger years, when the family would go boating, jet skiing, four-wheeling, or snowmobiling. I think you were always happiest out in the sunshine though, even if it was just sitting in a chair and soaking up the rays. I think you may have taken some of that sunshine with you when you left. I'll never greet another sunny day though, where I won't think of you. I think I speak for most people when I say, that your presence is acutely missed. The loss of you has created a hole in many of our hearts that won't ever completely be filled. You're just irreplaceable. So I'll do my best to use all of the wonderful memories I have, to think of you as often as I can, which I'm sure won't be too difficult, and use those happy thoughts. I know in time they will start to heal that hole. I also want to say that you were a fantastic Papa to Kayla. She has so many awesome memories that she'll keep with her forever. She loved you so much. I was so lucky to have you in my life for as long as I did. I wish it could have been longer. I love you, and I miss you so much Rick. And, as many have said, it's not goodbye, it's see you later. - Amber

  • 10/11/2023

    The very very best brother a girl could ask for. He was so giving and would do anything for you. Taken from us way to early but he will always be remembered and loved and never forgotten. Love you Rick. ❤️❤️forever.

  • 10/11/2023

    Rick was one of a kind he and I got along great I really enjoyed talking to him alot about the Seahawks and Mariners and other cool stuff will miss him alot. I just wished I got to know him sooner but I will take the 8 yrs I knew him and cherish all the memories I have with him RIP Pappa Steve

  • 10/11/2023

    Attempting to put in a memory or several is a challenge for the average family member or friend but how to you respond to the loss of someone as BIG as life like Rick. I have 58 years of memories but they all conclude with fast cars, fast boats, hard work and cold beer. Rick lived the life that mere mortals, like me, only aspire to achieve. Everything Rick did in his life he did with excitment, zest and love. Rick lived this life his way. I salute the life he lived and the many people's life's he touched. Thank-You for there being a Rick Lane in my life. Randy Dedmon

  • 10/09/2023

    Rick will be deeply missed, and live on forever in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Your kindness and friendship brought so much joy to our lives. Rest in peace.

  • 10/06/2023

    I love and miss you uncle! Hope you're having a blast reunited with our loved ones! I love you. Until we meet again....

  • 10/06/2023

    You were the best father I could have asked for. You only get one and I got the best. I will always love you and miss you Mark

  • 10/05/2023

    Rick, every guy hopes for a father inlaw that they can get along with, hang out with, have fun with and of course have cold beers 🍺 with. I'm so lucky to have had all of that plus way more. I'm very proud to be your son inlaw and getting to always hangout with the "Cool Guy" with the "Cool Boat !" We will miss you always 💜 Kurt

  • 10/05/2023

    So many memories so many years (60) too much to mention. You were loved and are loved by many. Love you and miss you forever. Rory Lane

  • 10/05/2023

    I miss you a lot gramps. There's so many words to describe you but the one I think of is a true badass. It hurts a lot but I know you aren't in pain anymore. I'm so glad we talked on the phone and got to see each other almost every weekend. One day we came over to work on the truck and you managed to tie up a bucket to your walker and pick up pine cones in the yard 😂. You showed everyone what hard work looks like. I'll make sure to take good care of the vehicles and polish my chrome cause I know you'll be watching me. Love you nerd -Layner

  • 10/05/2023

    My soul aches without you Sweetie. I will hold the memories we made and shared together close to my heart to comfort me in the lonely times ahead. Until we meet again and make some more memories. Rest in peace and comfort without pain my love. Leave the light on for me. Love you forever & always. Debbie

  • 10/05/2023

    Miss you forever, Papa Rick. You tought me so much in your life and always are in my heart through the ups and downs. You will be one proud Grandpa up there watching on buddy 🙂 Love you forever pops ❤️💖 - Kohl

  • 10/04/2023

    I miss you Dad. Our family life will never be the same without you. There will never be another person like you in this world. 💝 💕 Not goodbye but see you later 😘 Teresa Lane Williams

  • 10/04/2023

    We miss you Daddy. You will live forever in our hearts and all the memories we have together. Love you so much 💗

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  • 5 TREES

    Ronald Scott Oline planted 5 trees in memory of Rick Stewart Lane . - 10/26/2023

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    Manuel Sarabia - 01/01/1970

    Rick, You will always be in our hearts, You will be be deeply missed. Our our deepest sympathy

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    Ocean Devotion was sent for Rick Stewart Lane - 10/04/2023

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