In Loving Memory

Anatoliy Semyonovich Boots

On October 10, 2024, Anatoliy Semyonovich Boots, 69, of Evans, WA took his last
breath, holding the hand of his beloved youngest daughter, Lyubov.
Anatoliy, known by many as "Tony", was born on August 4,1955, in Dniprodzerzhynsk,
Ukraine, to devout First Generation Christian Pentecostal couple Semyon & Anna
Boots. His earliest memories were all in Ukraine until his family decided to settle in
Tuapse, a town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.

Oldest of his seven siblings, Tony finished grade school and went into two-year military
service for the Army of the Soviet Union in 1974 outside of Lviv, Ukraine. After his
military service in the Missile Defense Force, he finished Institute of Technology in
Marine Welding and Auto Technician back in his hometown. But his main drive and
passion was for living out his life to God, where he served as youth pastor in a thriving
Pentecostal Church. He often mentioned, Evangelizing and leading prayer on the
beaches of the Black Sea during the Jesus Movement of the 70's/80's.

On November 19, 1978, he married the love of his life, Nadezhda Ivanovna Fortygin, of
Chelyabinsk, Russia. Together they built their beautiful two-story dream home nestled
in the Caucasus Mountains in small town of Kirpichnoe, Krasnodar Krai. There they
started their family, which now includes nine children. All but one were born and raised
in their home in Russia before their immigration to the United States of America.
As a Devout follower of Christ, He loved to serve people and share the good news of
Jesus Christ all during the Soviet government persecution of religious groups.
Government at the time wanted to eradicate religion and to replace with science
materialism. His main service was helping the church grow, but served on board as a
Deacon and then Pastor at his hometown Pentecostal church. He worked as a Water
Treatment Specialist, for the City of Tuapse WaterPlant.

After 19 years, Tony and wife Nadezhda decided it was time to join the rest of the
family. They got sponsored to move to America because of Religious persecution the
family endured before the fall of Communism. In 1997 of July, Tony, with wife Nadia
and 8 children were greeted by his parents and relatives at the Tri-Cities Airport, in
Pasco, WA. Starting life in Kennewick of the Tri-Cities, WA, was complicated for Tony,
well he was determined. His youngest son Phillip was born, ninth in rank. He
completed a CDL, Welding and English at the Community College in Kennewick and
Spokane. Tony and Nadia contributed as much of their free time in the local Slavic
Pentecostal Church in Tri-Cities.

After living in Kennewick, WA for three years, Tony discovered the City of Colville and
fell in love with the area. Reminded him of his home back in Russia. He moved his
family in July, 2000 to the Stevens County area. Started Boots Trucking Corporation
alongside his daughter and sons in 2010. Founded and pastored a Slavic Speaking
Pentecostal Church alongside his Brother Vitaly Tochinski, together they served over
15 years.

He dedicated all free time to serve and be around people, spent majority of his focus
on his children inspiring they're growth in the knowledge and hunger for God. Along
with his love for God, an adventurer, personal humor and singing, Tony loved fishing,
bee-keeping, recording memories on his video camera and all things automobiles
including semi-trucks. Always his children alongside him wherever he went.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved wife Nadezhda. Tony is
survived by Brother Vitaly Tochinski of Evans, Wa, Brother Eugene Boots of Arden,
Sister Tamara Korotkov of Kennewick, Wa, Sister Alla Velichko of Federal Way, Wa,
Sister Olga Boots of Kennewick, Wa and Sister Nadine Luzi of Kennewick, Wa; nine
children: Timothy Boots of Nine Mile Falls,Wa, Sofiya Ralls of Greenacres, Wa, Pavel
Boots of Deer Park, Wa, Veronika Boots of Overland Park, KS, Oliya Belts of
Grandview, MO, Lyubov Boots of Evans, Wa, Andrey Boots of Evans, Wa, Ilya Boots of
Medical Lake, Wa, and Phillip Boots of Evans, Wa; and 9 grandchildren: Benjamin &
Jason Boots of Nine Mile Falls, Wa. Reuben & Emmanuel Boots of Deer Park,Wa. Avi,
Ava & Avanna Ralls of Green-acres, Wa. Alivia & Aliya Boots of Medical Lake, WA.