Cody James Niebuhr

Cody James Niebuhr, 27, a lifelong Wenatchee resident, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Central Washington Hospital. He was born on July 27, 1990 in Wenatchee to Todd and Shellie (Largent) Niebuhr. He grew up in Wenatchee and attended Washington Elementary, Pioneer Middle School, and Wenatchee High School. While in High School, he worked at the Liberty Theater and summers swamping cherries and driving truck for a local orchard. He graduated from WHS in 2008 and he continued his education at Washington State University where he studied engineering for a short time. Since high school, Cody has worked many various jobs including landscaping, construction and as a casino paymaster. He worked seasonally at Mission Ridge and had also become a Port Security Guard for the cruise ships in Skagway, Alaska. He was currently working as a mechanic at Doghouse Motorsports in Wenatchee. Cody loved motorcycles and rode dirt bikes since the age of 9 years old. At 16 he finished the Desert 100 Mile Race at Odessa, a challenge for even grown men. He recently rode a 12 hour endurance race in Goldendale with family and friends. He enjoyed snowboarding and long boarding with friends. He had a thorough passion for the outdoors, often hiking Saddlerock, Castlerock, Colchuck and the mountains of Skagway. He enjoyed setting up elk camp in the fall with his "Papa" Jim and cousin Cam. He loved to travel and had visited Hilo, Hawaii, Shanghai China and the Giant Sequoias of California. As a youth, he played baseball, track, tennis and soccer. Cody's true love was hockey and started playing at 5 years old. He played Center most of the time and was a member of two State Championship teams. He also was on the last Wenatchee Blades hockey team to play at the 5th street Ice Arena. After graduating high school, he was a member of the co-ed hockey league. He is survived by his parents, Todd and Shellie Niebuhr, Wenatchee; his sister and brother-in-law, Amanda & Jordan Petersen, Entiat; grandparents James & Debra Largent, Rock Island and Alice Niebuhr, Florence, AZ, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncles, Brad Largent and Dale Gredler, and grandparents Patricia Atkins (Niebuhr), Carlene Largent and Jerry Niebuhr. He had an infectious smile, a kind heart and easy going attitude. He was simply a joy to be around. The troubles of the world weighed heavy on him, but now he is at peace. Cody is greatly missed by all his family and friends and will be forever in our hearts. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, November 4, at 1pm at the First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Cody's honor. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel in East Wenatchee, please see their website at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com.

Cody James Niebuhr

July 27, 1990 - October 17, 2017