Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Nov 10, 2023

Karman Theodore Blake, Jr. passed away on Nov. 10, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1954 in Minot, North Dakota to Karmen & Anna (Killsthunder) Blake.

Nov 8, 2023

Paula Ann Claussen (Quine), 88, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on November 8, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1935.

Paula was a remarkable woman who lived a life full of purpose and dedication. She was known for her active and strong-willed nature, always seeking opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. Paula worked for many...

Nov 3, 2023

Gwen was welcomed on October 22nd, 1937 in Colfax, WA by Wendell, Arlene, and big brother Elwin Allen. She grew up in Pullman, WA and graduated from Pullman High School. She moved to Spokane after high school to attend Kinman Business College. While there, she met John Wyman who was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. They Married April 27th,...

Oct 23, 2023

Ruby Dolores (Broadus) Cain

Dolores Cain, 86, of Spokane, WA, passed away on October 23.  Born in Wiggins, MS, on January 8, 1937 to Jesse Randall Broadus and Ruby Blanch Barnes, she was the fifth of six children. She married Mack Hayward Cain on April 25, 1956 in Montgomery, AL.  After high school she worked as an accountant at Sears...

Oct 23, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Garry Wayne Moore on October 23, 2023.   Born in 1946 in Negaunee, Michigan to Thomas & Betty Moore, Garry enjoyed ski-jumping as a youth, as well as hunting, fishing, and woodworking throughout the years. He enlisted in the Marine Corp. and served in the Vietnam War Era. He also volunteered for...

Oct 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Betty Ellen Renford.  She was born April 10, 1927 in Dwight, Ill., to Ernest and Martha Johnson.  Betty married Jack on January 17, 1950 and they were married for 64 years, until Jack’s passing in 2014.  She was a stay-at-home mom to John and Sharon.  Betty was the ultimate volunteer, active in...

Oct 17, 2023

Ebba Ostrom, March 19, 1931 - October 17, 2023.  Ebba was born in Stavsnäs near Gothenburg, Sweden.  At 25 years of age, Ebba came to America on a six-month Visa to work as a governess for a prominent family in Washington, D.C.  Ebba spoke five languages and was a trained draftsman (structural engineering architect).  She moved to San Francisco, where...

Oct 6, 2023

Lisa Linn Baker, born to Melvin and Fonda Baker on January 29, 1960, was loved and cherished by all who knew her. Lisa had one brother, Dale. She was a graduate of Shadle Park high school before moving on to Spokane Falls Community College, then to EWU to pursue a career in teaching.

In July of 1982, Lisa married...

Oct 4, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann Haines, passed away in her Spokane home, surrounded by loved ones on October 4, 2023. Patricia was born in Fremont, Nebraska to Viggo and Imogene Mortensen on July 27, 1936. She was the oldest of six children and was raised on her father’s farm in Omaha, Nebraska. She shared many memories of her life on the farm,...

Sep 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Evans, born in 1951 in Spokane, Washington. He lost his brave battle against cancer on September 30, 2023.

Dan graduated from Rogers High School in 1969 where he was very involved in sports. He continued on in life enjoying sports as well as coaching sports. He retired from...

Sep 27, 2023

Darwin D. (Dick) SmithJuly 15, 1934 – September 27, 2023

Dick was born in July 15, 1934 in Bloomington, Nebraska to Herman and Hazel (Soderlin) Smith. The family migrated to theWest Coast to Oregon.

Dick grew up in Salem and graduated from North Salem High School in 1952 and was very proud of his school years being Yell King. It...

Sep 23, 2023

Bethany Grace (Mooter) Beck was born on October 5, 1987 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Paul and Sandra Mooter.

She passed away on September 23, 2023 in Auburn, Washington.

Sep 19, 2023

Betty Lou Sanders of Medical Lake, WA went to be with the Lord September 19, 2023. Betty was 81 years old, born May 16, 1942 to Leonard & Waneita Rees in Port Orchard, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents & husband, Joseph H. Sanders. She is survived by her sister Linda Davidson, brother Tom Rees, daughters Jodie...

Sep 11, 2023

Jerry L. Fross, a beloved member of the Spokane, Washington community, passed away on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Spokane, to his loving parents. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his stepfather, and daughter. He is survived by his four sons, several grandchildren...

Sep 10, 2023

Lt. Bruce Byron Bishop passed away in the afternoon of September 10th, 2023, after a long and storied life and a short battle with cancer. He blessed his family with a week’s time to say our final goodbyes, but even more so by providing caring hands to carry us through and loving hugs just as big as his heart. He...

Sep 10, 2023

 

DONNA JACKSON (BAILEY)

Donna was born to Orman and Caroline Bailey in San Francisco, California on August 4, 1946. She had two older brothers, Gary & Ronal Anderson, who predeceased her. Donna grew up in San Francisco until middle school, then her father moved the family to Clearlake Oaks, California, where they had a Quarter horse ranch. Horses became...

Sep 10, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Jones was born in Spokane on July 20 1947. She surrendered to her battle with Pancreatic Cancer on September 10, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was a proud graduate of North Central High School where she met her husband of 48 years Stephan Jones who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...

Sep 8, 2023

Samuel Hernandez was born on June 23, 1965 in Lubbock, Texas.

He lost his life tragically on September 8, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.

 

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Sep 2, 2023

Joyce Ann Sylvester (Burkart) passed away peacefully in the comfort of a Spokane Hospice House nurse on the evening of September 2, 2023. She did it her way and waited until all her kids were out of the room.

Joyce was born on February 27, 1937, to Ruth and Edward Burkart and was raised in Spokane, WA. She attended Catholic...

Aug 31, 2023