Edward Spencer Rockett III, 74, of Pullman, was born March 26, 1941. Spencer passed away at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

Spencer loved life and so he wrote a poem to express his joy.

-Promise-

Oh! My life has been as sweet as it can be
Moments when deep thoughts come to me
These come when alone and time to kill
As a single tree that adorns a lonely hill
As wind blows free without restraint
Thoughts of past events color the paint
Memories come alive in brilliant hues
Artists in this show get rave reviews
To life's masterpiece with events present
Continues one's voyage ever pleasant

Spencer is survived by all those who loved him deeply, his wife Christina, children Jeff, Ron, Laurie, Brian, and Stephanie, 16 grandchildren and his three sisters Elaine, Mary and Jill. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Pullman. Kimball Funeral Home and Crematory of Pullman is caring for the family.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 from 2 to 5 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 1190 SE Bishop Blvd., in Pullman, WA.