Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Sharon Ruth Yarwood
Aug 31, 2018
YARWOOD, Sharon Ruth (Age 75) – Loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister - Born on September 13, 1942 in Seattle, WA. Entered into rest on August 31, 2018 in Spokane, WA. A Spokane area residence for over 50 years. Sharon graduated from Soap Lake High School in 1960. She worked in the medical field as a Medical Assistant. Sharon is survived...
Charles J. Kallestad
Aug 25, 2018
KALLESTAD, Charles J. - Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 in Spokane Valley, WA. Chuck was born February 27, 1929 in Michigan City, North Dakota to Gyda C. (Upstad) and Charles M. Kallestad, the second of four children. The family moved from North Dakota to Spokane in 1941. Chuck attended Logan Grade School, and North Central High School. He...
May M Vidmar
Aug 23, 2018
VIDMAR, May Melina – (Spokane, WA) Born June 5, 1922 in Harrison, ID, May entered into eternal life peacefully at the age of 96, at Hospice of Spokane, on August 23, 2018, this past Friday. May was the wife of Kenneth Downs (deceased) and they had two daughters, the eldest, Roberta Downs, is married to Jesse Latham, residing at Falmouth,...
John Warren Gowdey
Aug 19, 2018
GOWDEY, John Warren (age 93) - Passed away on August 19, 2018 after a fall and breaking his hip in Federal Way, WA. John was born in Kalispell, MT on June 16, 1925 to Blanche Naomi Gowdey (Edmonson) and Alex William Gowdey. The family included 3 boys: Robert, Roger and John. John attended high school at Whitefish, MT, then enlisted...
Ivan Ellis Utt
Aug 18, 2018
Ivan passed away on August 18, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. He was born to Forrest and Nancy Utt in Riverside, Washington on July 23rd 1938. He attended school in Riverside, Washington and graduated from high school in Twisp Washington. He attended Multnomah Bible School for a year and served 4 years in the United States Air Force. On June 25,...
Marian Emily Thompson
Aug 17, 2018
THOMPSON, Marian Emily (Albershardt) - Born in Ritzville, WA on October 30, 1938, Marian entered into rest on August 17, 2018 at her home in Spokane WA. A 1956 graduate of Lind High School, Marian also graduated from Eastern Washington State College (EWU) in 1960. In 1971, she married George Harry Thompson and they lived together in Meridian, ID, until...
Grace E Frost
Aug 13, 2018
On Monday Aug. 13, 2018, the Heavens gained another angel. Grace E. Frost, a wise and exceptional woman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, passed peacefully at 104 yrs old. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack H. Frost, son Daryl M. Frost, daughters Lorraine E. Impecoven and Sandra K. Mortensen. She is survived by her daughter Marie R. Frost...
James Frederick Benthin
Aug 4, 2018
BENTHIN, James Frederick (age 76) – Entered into rest following a tragic accident at his home, on August 4, 2018. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 5, 1942, to Fred and Alberta Benthin, Jim attended Shaler High School. Jim entered the USAF in 1961. In 1965, following his service enlistment, he then graduated college with a degree in Civil Engineering....
George Edward Gettig
Aug 4, 2018
Ed Gettig: 11/10/37- 8/4/18 Went to meet Jesus on Aug. 4th, 2018. Preceded in death by his father (George), Mother (Jeanette), Brother (Ted), Sister (Elda). One Surviving sister Juanita Patterson. Survived by the love of his life, Bette Gettig. Married for 62 years. He had three beautiful children: Mike Gettig, John Gettig and Debbie Heden. He loved his seven grandchildren:...
Dennis E Flippen
Aug 1, 2018
FLIPPEN, Dennis E. – A 31 year resident of Loon Lake, WA, Dennis had also been a 19 year resident of Spokane. He had proudly served with the Army National Guard and the Naval Reserve. A Lather/Carpenter by trade, Dennis owned and operated Lakeside Decks and Docks of Loon Lake, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed music (guitar, harmonica, and piano),...
Cloyd Graham Christman, Jr.
Jul 31, 2018
CHRISTMAN, Cloyd Graham Jr. (age 89) – Entered his heavenly home on July 31, 2018 while in Spokane, WA. Born in San Fernando, California, to Cloyd Graham Christman, Sr. and Gladys (Pilgrim) Christman, Cloyd was one of six sons. He found his Lord and savior and spread the Gospel his entire life. Cloyd and his dear wife, Helen, raised their...
Ralph L Kline
Jul 30, 2018
KLINE, Ralph L. (age 85) – Entered into rest on July 30, 2018, at the home he built with his own hands. Born in Spokane, to Wilmont and Helen (Barton) Kline, Ralph attended local schools, graduating from John Rogers H.S. He married Esther Ruth Strickler and together they raised two son, David and Richard; and a daughter, Linda. He was...
Verna Irene Hoffman
Jul 28, 2018
Verna Irene Roseberry Hoffman was born on April 4, 1956 in Spokane, Washington to Earl and Frances Roseberry. She passed away on July 28, 2018 after a courageous fight with colon cancer. Verna graduated from Mead High School in 1974 and became a meat wrapper, working at various local stores during her career. Her many customers enjoyed Verna because she...
Edith Norma Wisecarver
Jul 25, 2018
Edith passed away peacefully and gracefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born Edith Norma Eliason at Cocolalla, Idaho on October 12, 1925. She grew up developing close relationships with both her family and friends. Many of those early friendships flourished for her entire lifetime. She was always a gracious and enthusiastic hostess,...
Donald Ray Hayes
Jul 24, 2018
HAYES, Donald Ray October 13, 1935 – July 24, 2018 Surrounded by friends and family Donald Ray Hayes a resident of Plummer, Idaho passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Hospice House of North Idaho. He was born on October 13, 1935 in Healdsburg, California to Pauline and Emmitt Hayes. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sylvia...
Armand Basil Coe
Jul 21, 2018
COE, Armand Basil (Age 80, 81 in December) – Armand was born on December 4, 1937 in Ripley, West Virginia; passed away gracefully on July 21, 2018 in Spokane, Washington following a hard-fought battle to recover from a massive heart attack and triple bypass at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. He fought a gallant battle. His loving and giving heart...
Bernice Irene Robertson
Jul 15, 2018
Bernice Irene Robertson, 88, was born on December 9th 1929 in Spokane WA to Carl and Ruth Johnson. She was one of seven children: three boys and four girls. She passed away of natural causes at Avalon Northpoint on July 15th 2018. A lifetime Spokanite, Bernice graduated from Rogers High School before entering the US Navy during the Korean War....
Gary Leonard Buxton, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
BUXTON, Gary L. Sr. (Age 73) – Born on December 1, 1944 in Spokane, WA; passed away on July 12, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Gary is survived by his wife, Myra; son, Gary Jr.; granddaughter, Sidney; and many family and friends. A gathering to remember and honor Gary will be at the V.F.W. Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave., Spokane...
Eugene John Boughter
Jul 7, 2018
BOUGHTER, Eugene John (Age 93) Eugene John Boughter “Gene” was born on May 19th, 1925 in Aberdeen, WA, died on July 7th, 2018 at home with his family in Spokane, WA. He was a life long resident of Washington State. He served in the Navy as an Electrician’s Mate during World War II in the Pacific Fleet where he was...
Jean Margaret Stuchell
Jul 6, 2018
STUCHELL, Jean M. (age 89) – Entered into rest on July 6, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Jean was born in Spokane to Edward and Jane (Crawford) Sweo and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Rogers High School, a standout Basketball and Tennis player. She attended Kinman Business College and worked 20 years as manager of the Spokane Postal Credit...
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