Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Marlys Mae Gerling
Oct 28, 2019
GERLING, Marlys Mae (Age 76) – Born July 19, 1943 in Deer Park, WA to Clarence Amos and Cora Belle Powell. Passed away October 28, 2019 in Spokane Valley, WA. Marlys is survived by brother, Jim Powell and sister, Linda Joy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alden Ray Gerling; brother, Garold; and twin brothers, Thomas and William...
Shirley Ann Randolph
Oct 26, 2019
RANDOLPH, Shirley Ann – (October 10, 1938 – October 26, 2019) Went to dance in the heavens after a long battle with Dementia. Shirley is survived by two brothers, Bob White and Ed White; two sisters, Lola Morgan with husband Gary, Sue McGoldrick with husband Peter; sons, David Randolph with wife Jonda, Tom Randolph with wife Sherry; grandsons, Lon and...
Herbert Eugene Raling, Sr.
Oct 23, 2019
RALING, HERBERT EUGENE, SR. Herbert “Herb” Raling, 88, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Herb was born in Larimer, PA, one of ten children, to Robena and Harrison Raling on April 30, 1931. He moved his family from Irwin, PA to Spokane in 1969. Herb served as a commissioner for Colbert...
Helen Mae Walker
Oct 13, 2019
WALKER, Helen Mae (Age 96) – Crossed over peacefully holding hands with her daughter and surrounded by family on October 13, 2019. She was born, May 16, 1923 to Verda and Ernest Coffee in Great Bend, KS, the 7th and sole survivor of 12 children. Helen took great joy in her many nieces and nephews, who loved her generously and...
Nina D Elo
Oct 11, 2019
ELO, Nina D. (Age 86) Nina passed away after a brief illness. A graduate of Whitworth University, she taught grade school in Spokane for 30 years. After her retirement, she came into her own, teaching several writing and poetry classes in Spokane Senior Centers. Nina also taught ESL classes, bonding with students from numerous countries, sharing several harrowing stories of...
Rosalie F. Descoteaux
Oct 11, 2019
DESCOTEAUX, Rosalie Rosalie was born on May 17, 1933 in Garden City, Kansas to Marion and Dorothy Kiddoo. She entered into rest on October 11, 2019 in Spokane, WA. She took piano lessons and was en-couraged to sing. She sang her first solo in a local talent contest at the age of five. She sang solos often over the years...
Dennis Emory Hallgarth
Oct 4, 2019
Dennis Emory Hallgarth (Denny) March 12, 1938-October 4, 2019 Born to Shirley and Emory Hallgarth in Deer Park, WA on March 12, 1938. In 1959, he married Lois and were married 60 years. He was a loving husband, father, "papa", brother, and friend to many. He owned his own business "Denny's Painting" for several years. He later retired with McCloskey...
Monte L Pittz
Sep 29, 2019
PITTZ, LaMonte L. (age 69) – "Monte passed away on September 29th, in Spokane, WA, from complications related to pancreatic cancer--in the midst of a life full of hard work, fun and thinking of others before himself. During his 14 months of illness and treatment, his primary concern was me (Melissa), his children and grandchildren. Monte had so many friends...
Leta M Cook
Sep 26, 2019
COOK, Leta M. (age 91) – Entered into rest on September 26, 2019 in Spokane, WA. Born in Loretto, Nebraska on December 19, 1927, to Melvin and Macie Woodworth, Leta was a 1944 graduate of Chase County High School in Imperial, NE. She spent the last 63 years of her blessed life in Spokane. She and her late husband, Arlon...
Edward A Payne
Sep 25, 2019
Edward “Al” Payne passed away on September 23, 2019 in Spokane following complications from a stroke. Al was born in Prineville, Oregon in 1938 to his parents, Edward and Erma Payne, and grew up in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland in 1956 and Oregon State University in 1961. He started working at a very young...
Frederick Eugene Hesse
Sep 22, 2019
Frederick Eugene Hesse went to the arms of Jesus on September 22, 2019 at 90 years of age after a major stroke. He was born in St. Joseph MO, on September 8, 1929, to Floyd Frederick Hesse and Elizabeth George Vuurman Hesse. He graduated from Gonzaga Prep High School in 1948. Fred married Jacquelyn Mae George on February 16, 1951. ...
Larry Cleo Smith
Sep 9, 2019
SMITH, Larry Cleo (Age 68) - Born on November 1, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT; entered into rest on September 9, 2019 in Spokane, WA. A Celebration of Larry's life will be held in Friday, September 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Riplinger Funeral Home and Crematory, 4305 N. Division, Spokane, WA with military honors.
Steven L Rainer
Sep 9, 2019
Steven L. Rainer was born on July 23rd, 1944 in La Grande, Oregon to Paul and Elizabeth Rainer. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Spokane, WA where he and his three brothers became Shadle Park alumni. After high school he attended the University of Washington, Gonzaga, and eventually earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University. Soon after graduating Eastern...
Kay Albert Kempe
Sep 7, 2019
Kay left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, September 7th 2019. He was born, July 20th, 1942, at the original Rockwood Hospital to Kenneth and Bessie Kempe of Five Mile Prairie. He was the oldest of 4 children. Kay grew up on the 5 Mile Prairie helping his Grandpa Otto and dad on the family farm. Kay...
Kenneth Ian Sutherland
Aug 29, 2019
Dr. Kenneth Ian Sutherland died August 29, 2019, at the age of 85 at home in Spokane, Washington. He was born March 21, 1934, in Bozeman, Montana, son of Catherine and Donald Sutherland. He spent his early years in Harrison, Montana. His family moved to Kalispell, Montana when he was 8 years old. He attended Flathead County High School, playing...
Beverly Ann Kelly
Aug 27, 2019
KELLY, Beverly Ann (age 86) – Entered into rest on August 27, 2019 in Spokane, WA, where she had lived for over 78 years. Born in Moscow, ID, to Roy and Esther Blayden, she moved with family to Spokane and graduated from North Central High School in 1951. A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, Beverly was a proud 30+ year...
Garth Dylan Mortimer
Aug 26, 2019
MORTIMER, Garth Dylan (Age 49) – Born on October 27, 1969 in Oakland, CA. Garth passed away on August 26, 2019 in Spokane, WA. He and his wife are the owners of Mortimer and Sons Construction for the past four years in Spokane. Garth rode with the Fallen Saints MC and loved helping his community. He loved riding his bike...
Helen Mae Swisher
Aug 24, 2019
SWISHER, Helen Mae (age 92) – A 72 year resident of Spokane, Mrs. Swisher died on August 24th, 2019, at home. Born in Belleville, IL, she came to Spokane in 1947 as the bride of Joseph L. Swisher, who was stationed at Fairchild AFB. She attended Washington University of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. She was a real estate sales...
Lowell Eugene Riddle
Aug 18, 2019
On Sunday morning, August 18, 2019, Lowell Eugene Riddle, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 84. Lowell was born on May 17th, 1935 in Spokane, WA to William Dixie Riddle and Francis (Nelson) Riddle. He was born as a bonus very shortly after his adorable twin sister, Lois. Lowell graduated from Mead Senior...
Kathleen Anne Skaugstad
Aug 13, 2019
SKAUGSTAD, Kathleen Anne (Age 75) – Born on July 31, 1944 in Spokane, WA; entered into rest on August 13, 2019 in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Kathleen graduated from Holy Names Academy and later from Kinman Business University. She worked in the computer industry for various businesses before retiring in 2006. Kathleen was a member of the Teamsters. Her hobbies...
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