Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Howie Brant
Jul 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Howard “Howie” W. Brant, a Beloved Chef, Devoted Hunter, and Loving Father It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Howard “Howie” W. Brant, a cherished husband, doting father, and talented chef, who left this world far too soon at the age of 43. Howie departed unexpectedly on July 26, 2023, leaving...
Richard "Butch" Dawson
Jul 21, 2023
Richard “Butch” Dawson
No one knew him as Richard. To everyone he was “Butch”. Unfortunately, Butch left us on July 21, 2023, at the age of 91 from sepsis. He was born in Spokane, WA on February 11, 1932, into a family of 15 children. Butch was the last surviving member of the family.
He is survived by his...
Leilani Manene
Jul 14, 2023
Leilani Tamare of Spokane, Washington passed away on July 14, 2023, in Wallace, Kansas. Leilani was born in LaGrande, Oregon to Tolio and Ponciana Clanry on July 31, 1998. She moved with her family to the Marshall Islands in 2006 where she attended the Marshall Island High School, she graduated in 2017.
Leilani helped her parents with the church in...
Darlene Manene
Jul 14, 2023
Darlene Manene of Spokane, Washington passed away along with her unborn son, on July 14, 2023, in Oakley, Kansas. Darlene was born in Majuro, Marshall Islands to Toeka Amanu and Likbar Amanu on July 16, 1986. She moved to LaGrande, Oregon in 1997 and attended the Lighthouse Apostolic Academy where she graduated in 2004. Darlene married Matthias Manene in 2017...
Likbar Amanu
Jul 14, 2023
Likbar Amanu of Spokane, Washington passed away on July 14, 2023, in Goodland, Kansas. Likbar was born in the Marshall Islands to Manene Clanry and Janet Clanry on December 5, 1953. She attended the Calvary Bible Institute High School and graduated in 1973.
Likbar married Toeka Amanu from the Island of Gilbert, where they lived for several years. Eventually she...
Richard "Dick" Atkinson
Jul 11, 2023
Dick was born in Spokane, WA, on August 7, 1940, and passed away July11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents James Lloyd Atkinsonand Rosella Tipke Atkinson. He lived on Green Bluff most of his life andgraduated from Mead High School. He operated a trucking business fromhis home and eventually Mead, WA, working on road construction, haulinglogs, mine...
JoAnne Brockway
Jul 9, 2023
JoAnne Brockway, age 97, of Spokane, WA, passed away on July 9, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1925, in Spokane, to the late Beatrix and Chester Black. JoAnne was an energetic and lively individual who had a passion for family and decorating for every holiday. She also had a unique collection of Crocs and was an avid crafter....
Michael Dale Dingfield
Jul 8, 2023
Michael Dale Dingfield was born in Tacoma, WA on March 14, 1945. He passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA on July 8, 2023.
Mike was kind of a loner throughout his life. He was an avid reader. He would walk across the town of Ephrata to the library and come home with an armload of books;...
Marcella "Marci" Smith
Jul 1, 2023
Marcella “Marci” SmithMarcella M. (Knutson) Smith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, andfriend, was a guiding light to all who knew her. Marci went suddenly, gently, andpeacefully to be with her Savior Jesus on July 1, 2023 at the age of 72 from naturalcauses.Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Marci touched many lives and will be deeply missedby those...
E. Bob Mabry
Jul 1, 2023
E. Bob Mabry was born to the union of Elmer (Suga’ Daddy) Mabry and Lillian (Motha’) Mabry, April 19, 1933, in Crowley, Louisiana and was the first of seven children. The Family moved to Richmond, California in 1944, when Bob was 11 years old. He attended Kennedy Elementary School; he also attended El Cerrito High School where he played basketball...
Mark Simpson
Jun 26, 2023
Mark I Simpson (56) went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023, unexpectedly after a motorcycle accident. Mark is survived by his wife of 26 years Elise Simpson, his children Heather Pulliam (Dom), Jace Simpson, Keiana Haig (Anthony), and Amanda Drake, his 5 grandchildren Kilian, Nathan, Oaklynn, Chayse, and Grae, Brothers Don (Jeana), Kevin (Daisy), and Keith, and...
Danielle Cosper
Jun 23, 2023
Danielle Marie Cosper, a loving mother, compassionate friend, and a guiding light to all who knew her, passed away on June 23rd, 2023, at the age of 50 from natural causes. Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Danielle left an indelible mark on the lives she touched and will be deeply missed by her son, Levi Joseph Cosper, and the...
Shirley Mitchell
Jun 5, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend Shirley Ann Mitchell passed away peacefully and with family by her side on the evening of June 5, 2023. Mom was born in Anacortes, WA on June 3, 1927. Our big wish was to see her make it to her 96th birthday and she did it! She was preceded in death by her parents...
Carol Rae Morris Fullmer
May 30, 2023
Carol passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons Erick and Samuel Fullmer, and her daughter Stephanie Fullmer-Galtieri. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ernest M. Fullmer Jr. of Spokane, Washington and her children Patrick (Kristin) Fullmer, of Spokane, Washington, Raelin Fullmer (George Kosho...
Adam "AJ" Layton
May 23, 2023
Adam, Layton, AJ, a.k.a. loan age 29 years old. he lived his life to the best of his ability, and had a smile that would shine in any circumstances life through his way born to Kimberly and Adam October 6, 1993 in Yakima Washington died May 23, 2023 in Seattle Washington. He lives in Spokane Washington most of his life....
Brian C Bland
May 14, 2023
Brian C. Bland was taken up to Our Lord on May 14th, 2023 at 13:33 hours. He succumbed to his illness very quickly. He leaves behind many family and friends who he loved dearly and loved him unconditionally. For those who had the pleasure of knowing him will never be able to forget him. His smile, sense of humor, and...
Donna Ilene Sharp
May 6, 2023
Donna Ilene Sharp, 89, was born on Aug. 14, 1933 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Chester Verne & Matilda (Fischer) Portwood.
Ilene married Maynard Sharp on November 6, 1952 in Coeur d'Alene. In 1955, they purchased a home in Spokane where she lived until her passing on May 6, 2023.
She will be laid to rest at Garfield Cemetery...
Brandy Ahmad
May 3, 2023
Our Mother and Yaya, Sherrie "Brandy" Ahmad, died suddenly on May 3rd. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. If you would like to pay your respects, you are welcome to attend the celebration of life we are holding in her honor at Riplingers on Sunday, May 28th at 11am.
"My love goes with you and our...
Martha Parrent Pomerleau
Apr 29, 2023
Martha Williamson Parrent was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the second child of painter Mary Weaver Williamson Parrent and architect H. Clinton Parrent, Jr. After graduating from Harpeth Hall school for girls in 1958, she enrolled at Vanderbilt University. In 1960 she left Nashville for Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Democratic National Committee to help elect John F. Kennedy...
Duane Colvin
Apr 10, 2023
Duane was born on December 2, 1934, and was raised in Colfax, Washington. As a young man, he traveled and saw the world while serving his country in the US Navy. He often talked about his time on the aircraft carrier and the things he had seen, all which gave him an even greater appreciation for America. Upon his return...
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