Wayne D. Akin

Wayne D. Akin, 58, was born July 28, 1964, in Mountain View, California, and passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, due to many medical issues.

Wayne attended college at U.C. in Santa Barbara and classes at various junior colleges. Most of his work was in law firms as a paralegal in California and Portland, Oregon. Wayne also worked for a private lawyer, dealing with patent law.

Wayne was on the boards of the Oregon Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, writing articles for both association magazines.

Wayne was a big city person who loved attending musicals, plays and concerts, which were things he enjoyed participating in when he was younger. He was a big Disney fan and went many times to Disneyland, went on a Disney cruise and enjoyed collecting Disney memorabilia.

Wayne had a love of cats, dogs and sloths. He developed a love of Montana and the Akin Homestead and was a member of the Troy Methodist Church.

In his own words, “I want to be remembered as a kind, caring individual. I tried to be a better person each day and care for people and animals.”

Wayne is survived by parents Cliff and Judy Akin; brother Jerry Akin and wife Joni; nephews James Akin and his sons William and Jeremy Akin; niece Chelsea Manning and daughter Lily.

A summer celebration of life is planned. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Services are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.