DeWane Leonard Otto Jr.

December 9, 1960 – January 5, 2016

Keith & Keith Funeral Home

DeWane was born to Anita and DeWane L. Otto Sr. on December 9, 1960. He graduated from A.C. Davis High school early in 1979. He then went back to San Diego, CA to begin his career in which he enjoyed very much. After coming back to Yakima and finding the love of his life and soul mate, he married his best friend, Pamela A. Nedelkovisch, on August 2, 1986. They began their beautiful life together. He began his career at Dan Leslie Roofing, which is now known as Leslie and Campbell. He acquired many friends there. He loved his work.

They had three amazing children, Christopher James, Jacob Michael and Samantha Frances, along with many others that he claimed as his own through the years.

DeWane enjoyed many things in life to include the outside, camping, fishing, hunting, swimming BBQs, family vacations and just hanging out with his family and friends. He adored his grandchildren William (Willie Boy), Noah (No Bo), Emylee (Em’s), Mathieu (Pooh Bear) all of Spokane, WA, Skyler (Sky Guy), and Gunner (Little Man). DeWayne’s family made trips to Canada, Mexico, Idaho , Oregon, Palm Springs, Oceanside, Las Vegas, Seattle, California, Spokane, Leavenworth, Depoe Bay, Birch bay, Discovery Bay and Ocean Shores. In 2010, Pam and DeWane had a luau in their home with many wonderful friends and family knowing they would go to Maui the next year. DeWane and Pamela celebrated their”25” anniversary in Maui, HI in 2011 where they renewed their love for one another. A special time neither would forget.

DeWane adored his puppies Scrapper Lucky, Jackie and Simba. DeWane is survived by his wife, Pamela Otto of Yakima; his three children, Christopher Otto (Shannon day) of Spokane, WA Jacob Otto (Stevie Thayer-Otto) of Yakima, and Samantha Otto of Yakima. He has six grandchildren that he adored dearly, William Day, Noah day, Emylee Otto/Day, Mathieu Otto, Skyler Otto and gunner Otto; sister-in-law Corinna Dailey of George, WA; his dad DeWane Otto Sr. of Yakima, his brothers Kenny Otto of San Diego, Marvin Collier of Arizona, David Otto of Yakima, his sister Doralee Gray of Selah; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mom Anita, brothers Darrin Otto and Terry Collier and brother-in-law Paul Nedelkovitsch.

He was loved by all that knew him and will be dearly missed by all. There are just not enough words to describe what an amazing person he was. He was not just a husband, dad, papa and friend. He was a blessing to all that knew him and shared their life with him.

Sweetheart… Forever and always right? I am still here and will make you proud of me. Save room for me as someday I may need a place to stay. That would be the happiest day of my life along with saying, “I love you.” Someday, somehow we will reunite you and I, my best friend for many years. I just need to find you…

Always, me.