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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
John Carman Giampietri
May 19, 2021
GIAMPIETRI, John C. (age 98) – Entered in to rest on May 19, 2021 at home in Spokane. John was born in St. Maries, ID and moved with his family to Spokane as a young boy. He attended St. Anne Elementary School and graduated from Gonzaga Prep. While in school, he started a 20+ year career with White Pine and...
Howard Harvey Lenius
May 9, 2021
Lenius, Howard Harvey Passed away 5/9/2021 Born 3/21/1930 on the family farm in Northern Minnesota. He was raised on the family farm, and later joined the United States Air Force at age 22, honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Howard worked at several businesses in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington as an airplane and truck mechanic for several...
JD Evans
May 6, 2021
JD Evans, born February 18th 1926, passed away on May 6, 2021. A World War II veteran, he is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Services to be held graveside on June 4th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Spokane Memorial Gardens. Any Memorial donations in honor of JD Evans should be sent...
Robert "BUD" E Fransen
May 5, 2021
FRANSEN, Robert E. “BUD” (age 88) – It is with much sadness that on May 5th, 2021, we lost a very sweet and kind man, Bud Fransen. Born in Minneapolis, MN to Einar and Velma Fransen, Bud served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a hard-working man, retiring from Inland Empire Paper Mill and owning/operating two...
Gloria Ann Holmdahl
Apr 30, 2021
Gloria Holmdahl (Pryor) (Age 84) Gloria Ann Holmdahl transitioned on April 30th, 2021, in Spokane, WA. Born March 14, 1937 in Spokane, WA, to Scotty and Erma Pryor, Gloria spent her childhood in Coulee Dam. Gloria was a great student, beginning school in the second grade at Elmer City. She was musically gifted and could play almost any instrument by...
John Stuart Gordon
Apr 26, 2021
John S Gordon, “Jack”, to those fortunate to have known him, lived a full and rewarding life leading up to his peaceful passing on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 91, embraced by the ones he loved the most – his family. Jack was born in Seattle WA on May 29, 1929 as the second of two children...
Mark Edward Wiess
Apr 24, 2021
Mark Edward Wiess was born on March 17, 1952 at the Fort Benning Army hospital in Georgia. Mark passed away on April 24th due to complications from Covid - 19. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rosa Farman Wiess, sons Joseph R. Wiess (Toni), Timothy Wiess (Beth), daughter Jennifer Schumacher (Jason), bonus daughters Arianna Cranmer (Mitch),...
Scott Raymond Metcalf
Apr 10, 2021
Scott Raymond Metcalf was born on December 24, 1962 in Seattle, WA. Scott was the youngest of 5 children born to mother Shirley. He spent his childhood living in many states and cities ranging from Seattle, WA to Boardman, OR to Swan Lake, MT. Scott was an avid outdoorsman. He loved all kinds of activities including hunting, fishing, camping, dirt-biking,...
John Gilmer Webster
Apr 10, 2021
John Gilmer Webster, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away before his time on April 10, 2021, from complications recovering from heart surgery. John was born to Donald Webster and Rita Aeschliman Webster in Spokane, WA on November 3, 1956. John’s brother, Don, was born the following September, and the two became an inseparable pair, pursuing adventures on their...
Opal Maxine Abitz
Apr 3, 2021
ABITZ, Opal Maxine (Rand) (Age 92) – Passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Opal was born February 10, 1929 in Strang, Nebraska to Glen D. and Gladys M. (Shults) Rand. She was a longtime resident of Spokane, WA; a member of the Inland Empire Gardeners and Manito Garden Club; and a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was a...
Virginia Ann Butts
Mar 27, 2021
It is with deep grief that we announce that Virginia Ann Butts, 77 of Spokane, WA passed away March 27, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones. Virginia graduated from Marycliff High School, Class 1962, and married Roy C. Butts in 1971 who preceded her in death in 2019. Virginia enjoyed spending time with friends and family and rousing games...
Lathan "TED" Shrum
Mar 27, 2021
Lathan ‘Ted’ Shrum entered into his heavenly Father’s arms on March 27, 2021. Ted’s great joy was spending time with his family, his time with the Air Force, his love for his Country, and his Masonic Fraternity which he joined on July 28. 1964 at Alpha Lodge No. 172, F&AM, Fort Walton Beach while stationed in Florida. He loved the...
Jean Rosalie Jewell Baker
Mar 26, 2021
Baker, Jean Rosalie Jewell Day March 13 1938 – March 26 2021 On March 26th 2021, Jean took one last spin on the slot machine and joined many family members and friends in heaven. She was a breast cancer survivor in 2001, but unfortunately, it returned in June of 2020 as Pancreatic Cancer. Jean was born and raised in Chattaroy,...
Alton Lee Cooper
Mar 26, 2021
COOPER, Alton Lee – Born on Sept. 12, 1928 to Walter Theodore and Mildred Clowser Cooper, Alton passed away on March 26, 2021 in Spokane, where he has resided with family since 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jean, on August 31, 2012, and by a sister last year. He is survived by sons, Daniel Lee...
Jill M. Wetmore
Mar 21, 2021
It is with saddened hearts and joyful praises we tell you that Jill Wetmore went home to be with the Lord March 21, 2021 at 5:23pm Jill was such an inspiration to us all in so many ways, to numerous to write. She was loved soooooooo much by her family and friends, including many of you who have read and...
Mary Elsie Strom
Mar 11, 2021
Mary Elsie Strom, age 88, passed away peacefully at the Spokane Hospice House on March 11, 2021, following a massive stroke. She was born November 7, 1932 in Ojo Feliz, New Mexico to Juan and Macedonia Cordova. She married the love of her life, Andrew Strom July 7, 1952 who preceded her in death along with their son, Stephen “Pablo”...
Geraldine E Wiess
Mar 10, 2021
Born September 26, 1928 to Jacob and Ethel (Ablin) Tschetter, and was raised in Spirit Lake, ID. She passed away on March 10, 2021 in Spokane, WA. As a kid, her passions were swimming, playing basketball, school and any card game; several of those passions hardly diminished as she grew to adulthood. She graduated from then- Washington State College, (yes,...
Alice Bell Pillers
Mar 10, 2021
Alice Bell Pillers went to her place in heavenly home on March 10th, 2021. Alice was born to Maurice Lee Pillers and Stella Dolen Pillers on December 25th,1932. Her mom’s doctor would not miss his Christmas Dinner, so a second doctor had to be called. This doctor came from Grandview, Washington. Her birth certificate had her from Grandview, but she...
Mary Ethel Tucker
Feb 27, 2021
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, Mary rode her final trail in this life and went to enjoy a new life with the Master of Creation. Mary was born in Spokane, WA on Sept. 20, 1927 to Rod and Ethel (Beck) Hill. She went to Catholic School thru 8th grade then graduated from Rogers High School. Mary married Ervin Tucker on...
Michael Jordan Jech
Feb 26, 2021
Michael Jordan Jech, born July 15, 1990, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 30. Michael was born in Spokane, Washington and had one step-sister, Melanie Ase Heritage. Michael is survived by his Mother, Stephanie Klein, his Father, Dale Jech and wife Lisa Jech, and sister, Melanie Heritage. Named for basketball legend Michael Jordan, our Michael grew...
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