Donald Ryan Rabidue, 30, "went to be with his Lord in Heaven" when he passed away at his home in Spokane Valley, Spokane, on April 27, 2008. He was born in Whitefish on Sept. 28, 1977, the son of Anita Rabidue of Spokane Valley, and Ronald and Judy Rabidue of Martin City.

He graduated from high school in Spokane, and resided in the Spokane Valley area for most of his life. He enjoyed music, electronics, people, life, and most of all, his family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom Carpenter, and Roy and Mary Louise Rabidue.

He is also survived by his sister, Pam, and husband, David Huntley, of Maple Valley, Wash., and her children, Christopher, Tom, Nick and Justin; brother, Brent, and Manuella Carter of Spokane, and their children, Patricia and Melissa; sister, Christina (Rabidue), and Esteban Marroquin of Spokane Valley, and their son, Emillio; stepbrother, Stacy, and Sensei Powell of Martin City, and their sons, Raser and Reush; grandmother, Vera Carpenter, of Spirit Lake, Idaho; and many more aunts, uncles, and cousins, nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by everyone, as he always had a smile and a hug for all of us. We are all so sorry that his life with us was so short, but his memories shall live with each of us forever.

Cremation has taken place in Spokane, and a tribute and celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. May 17 at his uncle Tom Carpenter's home, E. 1808 Dalke Ave., in Spokane.