Paul Nadeau, born Aug. 10, 1950, to Betty and Lorne Nadeau in Spokane, Wash., passed on Nov. 6, 2016, in his second home in Apache Junction, Ariz. He was born one of eight children.

He was a passionate high school teacher and coach in Elma, Wash. He was an avid and enthusiastic athlete.

He is survived by his wife Lori; two daughters; three step-children and seven granddaughters.

He touched many lives and his knowledge, “big” hugs and larger-than-life personality will be missed dearly.