Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Jan 19, 2023

Harley J. Latting, 94, of Spokane, Washington, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family on January 19, 2023.

Harley was born August 3, 1928 to Harley E. and Dorthea Latting in Meyers Falls, WA.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ellen (Gibson) Latting of 47 years, children Leonard Latting and Pamela Turner both of Spokane, WA,...

Jan 17, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Slonaker

9/18/1962 - 1/17/2023

Doug passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 17, 2023. 

He is survived by his wife Claudette, son Brandon, daughter Ronnie, and four granddaughters Zoey, Alexandra, Karsyn and Kallyn. 

He loved watching the Zags, tinkering in the garage and being a big kid.

He will be truly missed by all who...

Jan 11, 2023

Funeral Service Wednesday 1/18

Jan 6, 2023

Goldenia C. (Howell) Banks, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023, with family by her side.

‘Goldie’ was born in her grandparent’s home in Moscow, Idaho, on August 14, 1940, to Ross and Lillie (Petersen) Howell, who both preceded her in death.  She lived in Pullman, WA, for most of her life, graduating...

Jan 5, 2023

Edwin Edward Weber entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Spokane. Ed was born in Yakima, WA to Christan and Emelie (Nathan) Weber. He attended local schools in Yakima and graduated from Yakima Senior HS. After school Ed enlisted in the United States Army. Following his discharge, Ed married the love of his life, Mona F. (Millhorn) Weber...

Jan 1, 2023

John (Jack) Arthur Smith, 62, of Spokane, Washington, passed away suddenly in his home on January 1st, 2023.Jack was born on October 31st, 1960 to Dorothy Smith (Hirmer) and John Smith Sr. in Spokane. Jack was one of four children, including Barbara Smith (Bates), Matthew Smith, and Michael Smith.After receiving his GED from Havermale, Jack worked at Whitey’s Wrecking Yard,...

Dec 31, 2022

Jeannette Whittekiend died peacefully on Dec 31, 2022. After living with multiple physical issues for several months she went home to Jesus. Born Jeannette Marie Smith on May 15, 1928 in Gooding, ID to Ernest and Virginia Smith with 8 brothers and sisters: Gerald, Gene, Theresa, Marilyn, Carolyn, Anita, Lawrence, and Kenneth. She is survived by Gene, Carolyn, Anita, Larry,...

Dec 27, 2022

John Paul Holmdahl, age 86, was born May 19, 1936, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman Holmdahl and Margaret Dodgson Holmdahl. He passed on December 27, 2022. John moved with his parents to Coulee Dam, Washington, where brothers Jim and Tom were born. Their father was a well-respected engineer for the Grand Coulee Dam.

A young John spent part of his...

Dec 20, 2022

Dick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and their three children at his side on December 20, 2022. Dick was born, August 31, 1928 in Greenwald Minnesota to John and Emilie (Nathe) Olberding. After graduating from Sauk Centre High School in 1946, he worked for the Washington Water Power in Clarkston, Washington. Dick was drafted and inducted into...

Dec 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Robert Dietrich "Mike" on December 19th, 2022 at the age of 72.  If you have listened to live music in Spokane, it is likely you have heard Mike playing drums.  Mike lived the majority of his life in Spokane.  He moved briefly to Pullman, Washington in 1967...

Dec 13, 2022

Pauline Joyce Birch, age 94, of Spokane, entered into rest on December 13th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Born Pauline Hodgson in Thornton, WA to John and Pearl Hodgson on April 22th, 1928,  she attended school in Rosalia where she worked as a nanny to young children in the community and briefly as the local librarian.  

Pauline had a...

Dec 10, 2022

Oliver Donald John Bastien III, 47, of Spokane, Washington, tragically passed away on Dec. 10th, 2022 in Kennewick, Washington. Oliver was born on November 29th, 1975. He is survived by his lovely wife Michelle, his two sons Josh and Oliver IV, his parents Oliver Jr. and Sheila Bastien (Everett, Washington) and Judy Gohranson (Portland, Oregon). He is preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2022

Richard Allen Vincelet, 82, of Spokane, WA, passed away on December 9, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Richard (Dick) was born in Stockton, CA to Edward and Hildur Vincelet. He married his first wife in California in the late 1960’s and had one child Judi Vincelet (Burke). He moved to Spokane, WA in the early 1970’s and married...

Dec 8, 2022

Dec 4, 2022

Jeffrey Jay McVay 6-4-60 - 12-4-22 Born and raised in Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife, Doreen; 4 kids: Jeremy, Stephanie, Brian and Jamie; 12 grandkids and 3 great-grandkids. He loved Gonzaga, Seahawks, golfing, fishing, cooking, singing, and most of all laughing.  Surrounded by family & friends he will be truly missed ~ until we meet again. 

Nov 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved mother, Thea “Elly” Framstad, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022. Elly was born in Germany. After marrying James Baugh, they moved to the US and settled in Spokane. Together, they raised six children. After divorcing, mom remarried Stanley Framstad whom she spent many happy years with before his passing...

Nov 12, 2022

Harold Lloyd Vannurden, 91, of Spokane, Washington passed away after a brief convalescence on the morning of November 12, 2022. Harold was born on June 15, 1931, in South Haven, Minnesota, to Bernard and Ruth (Converse) Vannurden. Harold graduated from North Central High School in Spokane, Washington in 1950. Harold was a Navy veteran having served in the Korean War...

Nov 12, 2022

George Swannack was born in Walla Walla, Washington. He grew up in Spokane, Wa going to Finch Elementary and Shadle Park High School. He attended SCC and graduated with an Associate Drafting Degree. It was at SCC where he met his future wife MaryLynn. He worked at Boyle Fuel, Inland Asphalt, and Acme paving. He was a proud member of...

Oct 31, 2022

Linda Rae (Nelson) Adams, 69, of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022. Linda was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Linda was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 8, 1953. Her Father Raymond, being a member of the Air Force, eventually relocated the family to Washington state. In her final years Linda worked as a Certified...

Oct 29, 2022

Barbara Durham went home on 10-29-22 and was born 1-13-34 to Robert and Agnes Anderson in Rosalia, Washington. She graduated from Deer Park High School and then went on to beauty school. She married Benton Durham from the U.S. Air Force 10-06-56 who has preceded her in death. She spent most of her adult years as a retail clerk and...