Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Dale Bosworth
Jan 19, 2025
Dale Marshall Bosworth was born in Calipatria, California on April 27, 1940, to Edwin and Josephine Bosworth. He passed away January 19th, 2025, in Spokane Washington at 84 years of age. He is preceded by his parents Edwin and Josephine Bosworth, his brother Carl Bosworth, his sister Doris Fleming, son Ket Morris Courtney and daughter Loris Elizabeth Courtney.
Dale is survived...
Patricia Degenhart
Jan 18, 2025
Patricia Lou Degenhart passed away peacefully at her home, embraced by the love of her family, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born August 28, 1949, in Butte, Montana, Patti was the beloved daughter of Andrew John and Rose (Mirich) Jaap.
Patti's memory will be forever cherished by her devoted children, Lisa (Steven) Lastuka, Yukon (Tiffany) Degenhart, Randy...
Buck Buchanan
Jan 12, 2025
Merlin "Buck" Buchanan, age 77, was surrounded by family when he passed away at home January 12, 2025. Merlin was born in Spokane, WA on January 3, 1948 to Laurence and Naomi (Greenwood) Buchanan. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy for four years.While in the navy he served as captain of...
Virgil L Jackson
Jan 5, 2025
Virgil was born to Walter & Josephine Jackson in Napa, California on June 20, 1946. He had two older siblings, Vernon Jackson and Mildred Keen, who pre-deceased him, as well as his parents. He grew up in Napa and graduated in 1964. He was in a tragic accident while serving in the Army National Guard at 19 years old. The...
Ken Karg
Jan 2, 2025
Fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, and local amateur historian Ken Karg passed from this earth to his eternal home on January 2nd, 2025. A Spokane native, he was born 12/24/1947. He attended Washington Elementary School and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1966 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Botany at Central Washington University (1971) where he met his life-long...
Jeane 'Cooki' Nibarger
Jan 2, 2025
Our sweet mother, Alice Jeane Kelly Nibarger, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 2, 2025. She was the heart of our family and we will miss her greatly. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and focused her life on her family. She never met a stranger and enjoyed making friends. She loved to sing and...
Dee Scott
Dec 30, 2024
Dee Scott passed away December 30th, 2024. Born in Spokane Washington June 21st, 1939 to Ralph and Doris Scott, Dee was a high energy child. Dee graduated from Rogers High School class of 1958 where he was an accomplished athlete who played football, basketball and was particularly quick in track and field. Dee held a state record in the 880...
Larry J Walker
Dec 29, 2024
Larry James Walker, age 78
Larry ended his journey here on earth and now is in Heaven with his Lord. He died from contributing factors related to his Myasthenia Graves, COPD, and Congestive Heart Failure.
He was born August 26, 1946, in Lewiston, Idaho to his parents Orval and Mable Walker of Clarkston, Washington. Larry grew up in Clarkston and graduated in...
Joanne M Anderson
Dec 28, 2024
Joanne May Anderson
February 7, 1935 – December 28, 2024
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joanne May Anderson, who left this world on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born in Rockford, Illinois on February 7, 1935, Joanne lived a life filled with warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met.
Joanne married...
Carol J Miller
Dec 23, 2024
Carol J. Miller (Clymens) was born July 22, 1940 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sammy Ray Miller. Carol was a loving mother to Jeff Clymens, Julie Fechner, and step-children Debra Robertson and Dan Miller. She was very fortunate to have such a beloved sister, Nancy Moore,...
Michael Pewitt
Dec 22, 2024
Michael Stan Pewitt- "Mike" passed away on December 22, 2024.
He was born on February 14, 1960 in Los Angeles, California.
Saundra Jo Dormaier
Dec 22, 2024
Saundra “Jo” Dormaier, age 86, a lifetime resident of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, while attended by family at Rockwood Whitworth. She was born on December 3rd, 1938, to John and Bernadine Hodge.
Jo graduated from John Rogers High School in 1957, where she was the school’s Homecoming Queen, Vice-President of Girls’ League, Chairman of the Style...
WJ Bill Swank
Dec 21, 2024
WJ Bill Swank was born on July 6th, 1953 to Wilma (Weyer) and Don Swank, a hair stylist and logger of North Idaho. He gained parents and siblings when he was welcomed into the Riplinger family at age thirteen.
To honor his foster-dad, Babe Riplinger, Bill followed in his footsteps and became a funeral director, graduating from Mount Hood College with...
Nicole Snow
Dec 20, 2024
Nicole Jaclyn Snow 6/21/1979 - 12/20/2024
On December 20th, 2024, just five days before her favorite holiday, Christmas, our dear Nicole passed away after a courageous and graceful battle with congenital heart disease. While heart disease posed challenges for Nicole, she never allowed it to hinder her spirit. Using a sports metaphor, one might say that Nicole "touched all the bases"...
Pamela Eaton
Dec 16, 2024
Pamela Bea Eaton, 70, passed away on December 16, 2024.
Pamela was born on December 5, 1954 in Glendale, California to Robert and Rita Morris.
Rev. Bill Dropko
Dec 13, 2024
In loving Memory ~ Reverend Bill Dropko
A loving husband, a fun uncle, beloved pastor, chaplain, and mentor, Reverend Bill Dropko, 86, went to be with the Lord on December 13th, 2024, surrounded by family.
Billy was born in a small town in Canada, to William and Ruth Dropko. Known for his great sense of humor and infectious spirit, Billy believed that...
Kay Pierce
Dec 12, 2024
Kay Pierce, 77, of Chattaroy, Washington, daughter of Eugene and Lora Shadowen passed away December 12, 2024.
Growing up in the country, she was naturally a lover of the outdoors. She was very involved in 4-H and excelled at school, which allowed her to skip a grade. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1964.
Throughout her life she enjoyed many hobbies...
Ashley Okorn
Dec 11, 2024
Ashley Lillian Okorn, born October 22nd, 1987, in Long Beach, CA, passed away on December 11th, 2024, in Spokane, WA.
Ashley graduated from Shadle Park High School in Spokane, WA, in 2006 and began her career as a grocer shortly thereafter. She was extremely dedicated to her craft; her colleagues remember her for her hard work, attention to detail, and ability...
Brandon Jacob Blair
Dec 9, 2024
Brandon Jacob Blair, born on March 29, 1978, at Beale Air Force Base in California, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Spokane, Washington. He was 46 years old.
Brandon’s greatest joy in life was his family, especially his beloved wife, Katherine Blair, and their children: Jacob, Alison (future daughter-in-law), Ash, Jason, and Jackson. He also shared a deep bond with...
Cathy Bowerman
Dec 5, 2024
Cathleen "Cathy" Bowerman, 71, was born on January 16, 1953 in Spokane, Washington to Frank and Violet Reno.
Cathy passed on December 5, 2024 in Spokane, Washington.
Following a funeral service at Riplinger Funeral Home on Thursday, December 12 at 4pm- She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery at a private burial service.
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