ObituariesOctober 9, 2024

story image illustation

Wade J. Potter passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at the age of 43.

Wade was born in Grangeville, Idaho, to Lee and Renee Potter, he was the youngest of three children. In 1991, at age 10, Wade moved with his family to Waxahachie, Texas, where he graduated high school and attended junior college. In 2002, he settled in California where he met and married the love of his life, Jonianne Schwartz in 2014. They were soon blessed with three beautiful daughters. Wade was a very dedicated father and proud to be a “girl dad.”

Wade was an avid sportsman; fishing, golfing, hunting and best of all coaching his daughter’s love for softball and soccer.

Daily headlines, straight to your inboxRead it online first and stay up-to-date, delivered daily at 7 AM

What defined him the most was the love of his family and friends. An entrepreneur at heart, he followed his dream and started his own company.

Wade was preceded in death by his father, Lee Potter; uncles Scott Schussler, Martin Agee and Jim Hardin; his grandparents Bud and Helen Potter, Beth Kershner and Howard Schussler.

Wade is survived by his wife, Jonianne and his three daughters Quinn, Ella and Carsen; his mother Renee and stepfather Bob Burlingame; sister Jennifer Potter; brother Clint Potter (Jessica); stepbrothers Kevin Burlingame (Susan) and Seamus Burlingame (Michelle); aunts Ginger Seubert, Iris Hardin and Irene Agee; and uncle Bob Winder; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; plus his two faithful dogs Schmidty and Higgins.

A celebration of life will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct 19, at Lindsay Creek Vineyards, 3107 Powers Ave., Lewiston. Family and friends welcome.

Advertisement
Daily headlines, straight to your inboxRead it online first and stay up-to-date, delivered daily at 7 AM