Richard D. Duoos, D.D.S.

August 18, 1935 - January 19, 2016

Richard D. Duoos, D.D.S. Obituary Richard �Dick� Duoos passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2016 in Spokane, WA. He celebrated his 80th birthday on a warm Spokane summer day with four generations of family at his home. He leaves behind his loving wife, Janice (Overvold) Duoos of 29 years. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Stener and Berniece Duoos on August 18, 1935 and moved to Spokane in 1939 where he attended Wilson and Roosevelt Grade Schools, graduating from Lewis & Clark High School in 1953. He went on to earn undergraduate and dental degrees at the University of Washington. After completing a residency in Children�s Dentistry in Honolulu, he established his Pediatric Dental Practice in Santa Cruz, CA where he continued to practice for 25 years. Dick retired to Port Ludlow on the Olympic Peninsula and later returned to Spokane in 2006. His memberships have included California Society of Dentistry for Children, California & American Dental Associations, American Society of Preventive Dentistry, Delta Sigma Phi and Delta Sigma Delta Fraternities, Santa Cruz Yacht Club and Port Ludlow Yacht Club. He enjoyed skiing, sailing, golf, fishing and travel. Dick is survived by his four daughters, Deanna Davis, Mary Kay Craig (Curt), Andrea Radomski (Rob), Leslie Muzzio (Joe); former wife, Donna Reynolds; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who gave him great joy in his later years. Also survived by two uncles and several cousins. He will be missed by his beloved dog, Oona. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Darrell, several aunts and uncles. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Johnson, Hospice of Spokane, and caregivers Lynda, Joy and Julie. Memorial donations may be made to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 421 W. Riverside Avenue #304, Spokane WA 99201 or Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane WA 99210. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Richard, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JAN 19