Albany local and avid cyclist Arjen Ryder was enjoying a bike ride in the Netherlands the day before he boarded flight MH17.
Mr Ryder, 55, and his 54-year-old wife Yvonne were two of the seven West Australians who lost their lives in the Ukraine plane disaster.
On Saturday, the Albany cycling club dedicated its weekly ride to the local member, who had been holidaying in Europe.
Mr Ryder began riding with the club last year but had only started racing this season.
In a post on its website, club president Bill Hansen said Mr Ryder was a well-liked and respected rider who would be sadly missed.
Mr Ryder was also a senior technical officer at the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA).
DAFWA director general Rob Delane said Mr Ryder was a highly regarded officer who had contributed more than 30 years of valued service with the department.
"We will miss a great friend and a colleague," Mr Delane said.
Mrs Ryder was a teacher at John Calvin School in Albany.
The couple are survived by three adult children.