Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Thomas Dean Young
Aug 27, 2020
YOUNG, Thomas Dean (Age 76) - Born September 4, 1943 in Saint Ignatius, MT; entered into rest August 27, 2020 in Spokane, WA. No public service per his request.
M. Joan Koppe
Aug 27, 2020
KOPPE, M. Joan (age 89) – Entered into rest on August 27, 2020 in Spokane, WA. She has been a resident of the area for over 35 years. Born in Bellingham on November 15, 1930, Joan graduated (1948) Bellingham High School and went on to graduate from the Washington State University in 1952. The same year she married the love...
Cecelia Lee Maddox
Aug 20, 2020
MADDOX, Cecelia Lee (Age 70) - Born May 13, 1950 in Newport, WA; entered into rest August 20, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Urn placement at the Newport Cemetery. Memorial Service pending.
Dolores Marie Pence
Aug 20, 2020
Dolores Marie Pence passed away in the late afternoon of August 20th, at Sacred Heart Hospital. We celebrate her life and her entrance into heaven as we mend our broken hearts. Dolores was truly a one of a kind unique spirit. She touched us with her beauty, loyalty, humor, quick wit, and protective mother bear love. Her love for God,...
Judith Rae Ellis
Aug 17, 2020
Judith (Judy) Rae (Ashley) Ellis Judy entered into rest on August 17th, 2020 at her home. She was born July 22nd, 1931 to Fred and Ruby Ashley in Spokane, WA and was named 14 days later after Dame Judith Anderson. She graduated from Lewis and Clark High School. Judy married John W. Ellis on August 3rd, 1951 and had seven...
Glennie Pauline Baker
Aug 13, 2020
BAKER, Glennie Pauline (age 90) – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 in Spokane, WA.
Edgar "Red" Alva Long
Aug 10, 2020
Edgar (Red) Alva Long was born on October 27, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri and passed away surrounded by his family on August 10, 2020. Ed spent his school years in Goddard, Kansas, and remained lifelong friends with many of his classmates. He graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in education and taught high school business classes and...
Rick S Kincaid
Aug 10, 2020
KINCAID, Rick S. (age 74) – Entered into rest on August 10, 2020 at home in Nine Mile Falls. No services are planned locally.
Gary Lee VanDyke
Aug 7, 2020
VanDYKE, Gary Lee (age 78) – Entered into rest at home in Malden, WA, on August 7, 2020. Born in Spokane, on January 28, 1942. Gary was proud to graduate from Rosalia High School (1960), earned his Bachelor’s from WSU (1966), and a Master’s Degree from the U of W (1999). He married the love of his life, Marie Neher...
Lanny Lee Ross
Aug 4, 2020
Lanny Lee Ross succumbed to cancer on August 4, 2020, at his home he shared with his life partner and best friend, Ella Donahoe. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. Lanny was born in Spokane, Wa to Frank and Ruth Ross of whom preceded him in death along with his brother Donnie Ross. Lanny attended...
Jack Harris Schuman
Jul 30, 2020
SCHUMAN, Jack Harris (age 99 years) – Entered into God’s Care and Keeping on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after a short illness with cancer. He was born on March 19, 1921, the 2nd son of William and Helen Milligan Schuman in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Addison Jr High School and graduated from John Hay High School in 1941. Jack enlisted...
James W. Boley
Jul 7, 2020
PROFIL AMATO VIR, TE VIDEBO IN CALELO (Profile of a Beloved man, I will see you in Heaven) It is with a tearful smile the family and friends of James William “Bill” Boley mourn his peaceful passing in Spokane on July 7, 2020 at the age of 90. Born in Yakima, Washington on October 30, 1929 the eldest child of...
Mattie Lee Raines
Jun 16, 2020
Mattie Lee Raines passed away on June 16th, 2020, with her daughters by her side, in the memory care unit at Royal Park Health & Rehabilitaion in Spokane Wa. She was born on February 3, 1931 in Humphrey Ark. to Vernon L. Cates and Bessie A. Cates (Owens) Mattie was raised in Arkansas, working the cotton fields, of which she...
Robert Yamada
Jun 16, 2020
It is with a great sadness we inform you our son, Robert Yamada, went to heaven on the morning of June 16, 2020 due to complications from Quadriplegia. He was born at Deaconess Hospital June 18, 1988 to John Yamada and Renea Egger Yamada. Robert was the older brother to Jeffrey. He was shy of his 32nd birthday when he...
Louise Kathleen Johnson
May 25, 2020
JOHNSON, Louise Kathleen “Lou” (Age 73) – Born April 2, 1947 in Spokane, WA: entered into rest May 25, 2020 in Spokane, WA. A graduate from Rogers High School and EWU. Lou will be greatly missed by numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Olivia M. Johnson. No public service will be held per...
Dale Q Cooper
May 21, 2020
COOPER, Dale Quentin – Dale went to join his beloved wife, Freda, on May 21st, 2020. It was our hope to have a memorial service honoring him this month on the Saturday closest to what would have been his 95th birthday. However, do to the current health conditions, we will again postpone our public memorial. Please know, we will get...
Patricia M Martin (Alberts-Peoples)
May 11, 2020
Patricia M Martin (Alberts-Peoples) passed away May 11, 2020 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Galesburg, ND to Arthur and Elma Alberts the oldest of three children. In 1953 she married Neal Peoples and they had two daughters, Debra and Melinda (Mindi). They divorced in 1980. In 1986 she married James Martin, who always said she was his best...
Frank Joseph Ross, Sr.
May 10, 2020
With sad hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend Frank J. Ross Sr. 87, on May 10, 2020. Frank was born in Republic, Washington on August 5, 1932 to Frank and Marie Carmella Ross. He was the youngest of nine children and one of only two boys, all of whom have predeceased him....
A. Loreen Birge
May 6, 2020
BIRGE, Anna Loreen (age 95) - Passed away Wednesday, May 6th in Spokane. She was the first born to Percy and Gertrude Rhoads, on June 12, 1924, in Burnt Valley (outside Chewelah) in a log cabin. Loreen and her sister Velma Arlene Mahaffey (deceased) attended grade school at Hamilton Elementary and graduated from Rogers High School. Loreen was married April...
David Jewel Moore
May 5, 2020
Retired Lt. Col. David J. Moore USMC left for a higher calling May 5, 2020. He was a veteran who served bravely and honorably for 20 years. He flew helicopters during his three separate tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a man of many talents leaving a legacy that will continue to impact many lives. He was a man...
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