Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Leonard "Herman" Knorr
Jan 11, 2019
Passed into rest on Friday January 11, 2019. The youngest son of Adolph and Helena Knorr, he was born on July 6th 1938. The youngest of 4 brothers. He is survived by his brother Laurence C Knorr and sister-in-law Genny Knorr. Leonard grew up in Spokane and spent his whole life here, he married his wife Beatrice ( deceased )...
Dorothy Jane Craig
Jan 8, 2019
Dorothy Craig was born in Regency ND, to George Barney and Carrie Mabel Kaiser. She was one of 6 children, and her family eventually moved to Cheney, WA. After receiving her teaching degree at Cheney Normal School, she moved to Spokane. During her teaching career of over 40 years, Dorothy taught first graders in Inchelium, and Arlington, Linwood and Balboa...
Roy Carl Butts
Jan 1, 2019
It is with deep grief that we announce that Roy Carl Butts, 84 of Spokane WA passed away January 1, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones. Roy is survived by his wife of 47 years, two daughters, and three grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Roy was an Eastern Washington University Alumni, LTC US Army Reserves- Retired, and a dedicated...
Yvonne Amend
Dec 27, 2018
Yvonne Amend went home on December 27, 2018, at the age of 95. She was born inSeattle, Washington and spent her childhood years in the area. She graduated at thetop of her class in 1940 from Chehalis High School. She then attended PacificUniversity where she met her husband, Dexter Amend. Dexter and Yvonne weremarried in 1942.Most of Yvonne’s life was...
Rafael A. Gray
Dec 26, 2018
GRAY, Rafael A. (Age 60) – Born on October 31, 1958 in Harrison, Michigan; entered into rest on December 26, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. A Spokane area resident for 37 years. Rafael served in the U.S. Air Force taking him to Turkey, Germany and Saudi Arabia. Rafael worked as a Corrections Officer for Spokane County Juvenile Court for 33 years...
Larry Michael Garcea
Dec 24, 2018
GARCEA, Larry Michael (age 77) – Entered into rest on December 24, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Larry was a hardworking business man who loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Nelson Garcea in 2017. A U.S. Army veteran, Larry worked as a CPA in California and owned/operated A-Plus Cleaning Services retiring in 2016. He is...
Jean Frances Turner
Dec 24, 2018
TURNER, Jean Frances (Age 77) Born on May 4, 1941 in Port Chester, NY; entered into rest on December 24, 2018 in Spokane, WA. No public services will be held.
Karen S. Thornton
Dec 23, 2018
On the evening of December 23, 2018 we lost a wonderful, wonderful woman much sooner than we all expected. Karen was taken from us and reunited with her late husband Shane, and are walking hand in hand on the beaches of Oregon. If you knew Karen, you would know her family lost their rock, their very soul. To Jennifer, Joe,...
Richard "Rich" Elvan Cook, Sr.
Dec 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of “Rich” Cook announce his passing, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Dec 17, 2018. Rich will be lovingly remembered by his children: Ricky, Cheryl, Dale (Darla), and Michael; grandkids, Heather and Victoria; and by his sister, Joanne (Jack). Rich was predeceased by his parents, Elvan and Etta; by his sister,...
Donald "ROY" L Sherwood
Nov 30, 2018
SHERWOOD, Donald L. “ROY”, (age 83) – Entered into rest on November 30, 2018 at home. Born at Coulee Dam, WA, Roy lived in our area over 64 years with the last 20 in Colbert. A graduate of Coulee Dam High School, he went on to attend Washington State College (1953, Theta Chi), and eventually earning both his Bachelor’s Degree...
Doris M Stillar
Nov 27, 2018
Our New Year’s baby has left us. Born January 1, 1923, died on November 27th 2018. Our mother died peacefully, following a graceful decline with dementia. She is reunited with the loves of her life, father Louis Mitchell, mother Jewell Mitchell, husband Donald Yoho, husband Earl Stillar, sister Nelda Yates. She was born and raised in Martha, Oklahoma. Mom endured...
Bernadette Mary Brown-Riggs
Nov 23, 2018
Bernadette Mary (Miller) Brown-Riggs (Age 96 ½) – Bernadette passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on November 23, 2018. She was the last surviving child of 8 children born to John and Rosa (Schumacher) Miller, Born on March 25, 1922. As a young woman, Bernadette married Ray Benjamin Brown on February 1, 1941. They later welcomed their...
Richard Lee Judd
Nov 21, 2018
Richard (Rick) Lee Judd passed away peacefully in his home on November, 21, 2018. He was born July, 20, 1961. He was a metal fabricator for 35 years. He loved his family, drag racing, and fishing. He was a die hard Mopar enthusiast and loved building hot rods with his son. Rick is survived by his wife Denise Judd, daughter...
Rosemary MacPherson
Nov 21, 2018
MacPHERSON, Rosemary (age 92) - Entered into rest on November 21, 2018 in Spokane. Born in Seattle, Dec 9, 1925, Rosemary had lived in the area since 1967, residing in Mead at the time of her passing. After graduating from Garfield High School in Seattle, she attended the University of WA. Rosemary married Bruce MacPherson and they shared over 50...
Donna Gail Black
Nov 19, 2018
Donna was born at home on the farm in Consort, Alberta, Canada to Arthur and Gail Redel on July 29, 1934. And on November 19, 2018 she closed her eyes and joined Jesus in heaven. The youngest of six siblings: Clare Redel, Erdine Bell, Shirley Hemke, Keith Redel, and Helen Hauer; Donna earned her Laboratory Technician certification from the Misericordia...
Katheryn Louise Shuford
Nov 16, 2018
SHUFORD, Katheryn Louise (McKeon) – Born on March 2, 1920 in Great Falls, MT, Katie, entered into rest on November 16, 2018 in Moses Lake, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wesley William Shuford, Jr. in 2008. Also predeceased by son, David Allen Shuford. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia L. Amdahl...
Dean Thomas Wade
Nov 15, 2018
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Dean Thomas Wade, Tom to his friends, went home to be with the Lord at age 51. Tom was born on February 18, 1967 in Bellingham, Washington to Carl and Betty Wade. Tom married Leanne Maroon on May 22, 1993. Together they raised 4 children—Deanna, McKenzie, Allison and Caleb. Tom loved the Lord and he...
Thorlive "Art" Arthur Halvorson
Nov 11, 2018
HALVORSON, Thorlive A. “Art” (Age 97) – Art was born on January 16, 1921 in Aneta, ND; entered into rest on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018. He is survived by daughter, Diane (Bob) Borgwardt; sons, Ken (Kathy) Fey and Dick (Cindy) Fey; son-in-law, Wendell Morrow; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...
Virginia F. Bown
Nov 7, 2018
Mrs. Virginia F. Bown (Crider) died peacefully in her home on November 7, 2018 in Spokane, WA. at the age of 81. Virginia is survived by her children Carolyn (Matt) Arthur and Deborah (Jess) Cameron; Grandchildren Mason, Lincoln, Isabella and Walker; Nephews Gary (Robin) Wells, Pete (Beth) Michalowicz and Paul (Lori) Michalowicz and their children all of Spokane WA. She...
Brad Jay Waterbury
Nov 5, 2018
Waterbury, Bradley Jay (65) - peacefully passed away on November 5, 2018 at his home in Spokane, WA. He was surrounded by his wife Kim, and daughters Megan and Lauren. Brad, born and raised in Yakima, WA, was the middle of three children to Wayne and Gladys Waterbury. From a young age, Brad was involved in sports, as well as...
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