Douglas William Roller

Douglas William Roller, 67 of Odessa Washington passed away on Saturday January 2, 2021 in Spokane Washington at Sacred Heart Hospital. Douglas was born December 10, 1953 in Wenatchee Washington to William and Esther Roller. He attended Odessa High School graduating in 1972.

Doug is survived by his wife Sue and three children: Dustin (Terri) Roller, TJ (Deidre) Roller, Nicole Roller and one sister Lynnae (Dan) Sowers; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Marie Gettman, a longtime family friend.

Following High School he worked for several local farmers. He also hauled and delivered heavy equipment for Walter Implement. Soon he knew being a cattle rancher was who he was meant to be. He owned and operated B & D Cattle Company until the time of his death.

Doug was well known in the area. Always nodding or waving to everyone he passed. He was seen nearly daily stopping at the local grocery store for a Brisk Tea and a donut on his way to feed his cattle. Many days he stood outside the Post Office visiting with local farmers about the weather and the price of cattle.

Doug was a member of the NRA and Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association. He was baptized in the Odessa Baptist Church and was a member there until the church closed. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Odessa Heritage Church, 302 S First St, Odessa Washington. .A live stream of the service will be at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vEX0WmuN-R-CTNCsBLldA/. A mule team drawn wagon will transport casket to the Odessa Cemetery. A graveside service will take place at 2:15 PM. Memorials may be made to Odessa Memorial Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Roller family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.