Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
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...
Katherine Edith Perez
Aug 10, 2019
Perez, Katherine “Kay” Edith (Age 87), passed away at her home on August 10, 2019. She was the only child, born to William F. Bush and Katherine Armbruster of Bronx, NY on November 16, 1931. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Minnie and Charles Hohlbein and grew up in Lindenhurst, NY. She married Howard P. Perez on September...
Kathryn Haeger
Jul 30, 2019
KATHRYN (Kathy/Katie) HAEGER (91) of Spokane, Washington, entered into rest on July 30, 2019. Kathy was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on October 30, 1927, to John and Aurora Massett. She lived in Toppenish, Washington where she graduated from Toppenish High School in 1947. Kathy married Ed Haeger in 1949, and shortly after that came to Spokane where she has...
Mary L. Birnie
Jul 27, 2019
BIRNIE, Mary L. (Age 64) - Born April 23, 1955 in Montana; entered into rest July 27, 2019 in Spokane, WA. No public service will be held.
Al E. Herman
Jul 13, 2019
HERMAN, Al E. (Age 88) Al Herman, 88, entered into rest on July 13th, 2019, in Spokane, WA. He is survived by brothers, Vern Herman, Wayne Herman; sister-in-law, Doe Herman; daughters, Paula Krant and Pat Herman; sons, Earl Herman, Enrique Herman, and Jon Herman; sons-in-law, Alan Krant and Lewis Tomlinson; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews;...
Wayne E Town
Jun 20, 2019
Wayne Town passed away on June 20, 2019. He passed away just as he lived, peacefully with quiet dignity, with his wife and son by his side. Wayne was born in Spokane on Father’s Day, June 15, 1930 to Karl and Anna Town. He lived in Spokane his entire life. He attended Havermale Jr. High and graduated from Rogers High...
Rev. Jack E Barker
Jun 11, 2019
BARKER, Rev. Jack E. (age 91) – Entered into rest on June 11, 2019 in Spokane, WA.
Susan Lee Clark
Jun 10, 2019
Clark, Susan Lee born on December 9, 1952 in Spokane, WA; entered into rest on June 10, 2019 at Holy Family Hospital surrounded by the family she loved. Born to Robert and Margery Clark, Susan graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1970. Following high school, Susan studied at Spokane Community College receiving a Degree in nursing. Susan worked as...
Robert "Bob" B Butler
Jun 9, 2019
Robert B. “Bob” Butler passed away on June 9, 2019 in Spokane after a lengthy illness. Bob was a warm and caring man who was beloved by his friends and family. Bob was born to Eldon Clyde “Bud” Butler and Lois Kliewer on December 1, 1936 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He graduated from Bonner Ferry High School, where he enjoyed...
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