Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Lucille Jewel Brookshire

Lucille Jewel Brookshire

Apr 17, 2018

Lucille “Lou” Brookshire passed peacefully on April 17, 2018 at the age of 83. More than anything she loved her family. We are happy for her because she is with family that she has missed for many years. Her parents George and Edith Palmer, her husband Russell (passed 2016), and most of all her two beloved sons, Fred John (1976),...

Wilma Claudette Beddow

Wilma Claudette Beddow

Apr 8, 2018

BEDDOW, Wilma Claudette (Age 58) – Born on April 5, 1960 in San Antonio, TX; entered into rest on April 8, 2018 in Spokane, WA. A Spokane area resident for 23 years. Wilma graduated from McCollum High School (San Antonio, TX) in 1978. Wilma was a loving and giving person who enjoyed volunteering. Over the years, she volunteered at many...

Cynthia W. Noyes

Cynthia W. Noyes

Apr 6, 2018

Cindy Noyes passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in the early morning of April 6, 2018 at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.Cindy was born in Nebraska on May 10, 1942 to Maurice & Claudia Weichel. The family later moved to California where she graduated from high school in Los Angeles and attended California State College, Los Angeles....

Harry Duane Cowell

Harry Duane Cowell

Mar 24, 2018

COWELL, Harry D. (Age 87) - Born on October 15, 1930 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Entered into rest on March 24, 2018 in Colbert, Washington. Obituary and Memorial Services details to come.

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Mar 16, 2018

Patricia Ann Johnson, aged 92, died peacefully on March 16, 2018 at the Academy Assisted Living Facility where she had resided for the past three years. Patricia was born April 17, 1925, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Francis E. Bertsch and Ann M. (Bradley)Bertsch. Patricia is survived by her sister, Colleen Bertsch; and Pat’s three children she had while...

James W Price

James W Price

Mar 5, 2018

PRICE, James W. (AGE 79) – Beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered into rest on March 5, 2018 in Spokane. Jim was born in Seattle to John and Helen Price. He was a US Navy Veteran who also worked for Rock Island RR, Coors Distributor, and Odom Corp. Jim’s strong and honest work ethic was an example for all to...

Michael Craig Lind

Michael Craig Lind

Mar 2, 2018

Mike Lind passed away suddenly March 2, 2018, in the Spokane Valley while driving to work. Mike was born March 13, 1948, in Chewelah, Washington to mother Betty Skidmore Lind and father Charles Henry Lind. The family resided on a farm west of Arden, Washington. Mike, moved with the family to Sagle, Idaho, and a year later to paternal grandparent’s...

Lisa M. Mathis

Lisa M. Mathis

Feb 26, 2018

MATHIS, Lisa M. (Age 52) – Born on May 19, 1965 in Redondo Beach, CA; passed away on February 26, 2018 in Spokane, WA. A resident of Spokane for 40 years. Lisa graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1983. She is survived by her husband, Larry Mathis; son, Mike Dressel of Spokane; father, Robert Dandurand of Spokane; brother, David...

James R. Studabaker

James R. Studabaker

Feb 22, 2018

STUDABAKER, James R. (age 94) – Our beloved father and grandfather, died in his sleep on February 22nd. He was born in Lucerne, MO, on March 18th, 1923. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. James joined the Spokane Fire Department on January 6th, 1946 and retired from there on March 30th, 1983. He is preceded in...

Lowell G Kallestad

Lowell G Kallestad

Feb 18, 2018

KALLESTAD, Lowell G. (age 90) - Entered into rest on February 18, 2018. Additional information to follow...

Carla Jean Hintz

Carla Jean Hintz

Feb 18, 2018

Hintz, Carla Jean (Age 70) – passed away with peace and grace on February 18, 2018 in Spokane, WA with her family at her side. Carla is survived by her two daughters, Kelli St. Paul (Shad) of Airway Heights, WA and Lisa Bryant (Troy) of Spokane Valley, WA; Three siblings, Daryl Schleicher (Barry) of Lodi, CA, Jerry Hanson of Spokane,...

Barbara Jo Bush

Barbara Jo Bush

Feb 16, 2018

Barbara Jo Bishop Bush born March 4, 1924, passed away February 16, 2018. She attended elementary and high school in Missoula, Mt. and graduated from the University of Montana in 1952. Barbara was married to Joseph Robert Bush June 10, 1944 for 48 years until he passed away in 1993. She retired and moved to Rockwood South, Spokane, WA in...

Lois R Pendleton

Lois R Pendleton

Feb 14, 2018

Lois was lifted into the loving arms of Jesus on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018. She was born on September 3, 1924, in Selfridge, North Dakota to Basil and Cidne (Macklin) Roberts. Her family included numerous brothers and sisters, whom she dearly loved. In 1942, Lois moved to Spokane where she completed high school. Shortly thereafter, she went to work...

Betty Lou Pierson

Betty Lou Pierson

Feb 9, 2018

Betty Lou Green “Dolly” Pierson Born: 01/10/34 to Lillian Grace Jackson, in Spokane, Washington. She passed away peacefully 02/09/18 with family by her side. Her mom married Bernard “Bud” Green, who adopted her when she was young. She was preceded in death by both parents. She had no siblings. Mom’s children are Mike Pierson (Diane), Vicki Frucci (Mike), Susan Pierson...

Linda Lou Rew

Linda Lou Rew

Jan 31, 2018

REW, Linda Lou (Formerly of Rice, WA)-Entered into rest on January 31st, 2018, in the Spokane Valley, her home for the past 49 years. She was born on May 5, 1939 to John and Pearl Ball in Colville, WA. Linda attended the Rice grade schools and graduated from Kettle Falls High School. She spent a career in the banking industry,...

Agnes Theresa Koch

Agnes Theresa Koch

Jan 29, 2018

KOCH, Agnes Theresa – Went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 29, 2018 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Glen Ulin, ND. She was the second of five children born to John and Gertrude Wurtz. She was in the second grade when they moved to Spokane and eventually settled in Peaceful Valley. What would have been her...

Brian P. Bailey

Brian P. Bailey

Jan 27, 2018

BAILEY, Brian P. (Age 35) Born on January 30, 1982 in Spokane, WA. Entered into rest on January 27, 2018 in Spokane, WA. No memorial service has been scheduled at this time.

Lena May McMurtery

Lena May McMurtery

Jan 24, 2018

MCMURTERY, Lena M. (Age 86) – Born on March 13, 1931 in Joplin, Missouri; entered into rest on January 24, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Lena was a Spokane area resident for 70 years. She attended Joplin High School in Joplin, MO. Lena was a devoted housewife and mother, who also enjoyed Bingo, Dancing and occasional gambling. She was preceded in...

Marjorie Regina Morris

Marjorie Regina Morris

Jan 22, 2018

The life and times of a remarkable woman. Marjorie Regina Hill Morris was born in Sanders, Idaho January 22, 1922. She met her husband, Ray Morris, in high school in St. Maries, Idaho. They were married in 1941. That same year, she graduated from Northwest Business College in Spokane. Soon after, they went to Portland, Oregon where they worked in...

James C. Wisdom

James C. Wisdom

Jan 20, 2018

WISDOM, James C. (Age 90) - Born on January 28, 1927 in DeLeon, TX; entered into rest on January 20, 2018 in Spokane, WA. No public services are planned.

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