Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Lars Alrik Leffler
Aug 30, 2017
LEFFLER, Lars Alrik (Age 93) – Of Colbert, WA passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 30, 2017. Lars was born in Gavle, Sweden on May 21, 1924. His story is one of a true immigrant; arriving in Spokane, Washington in 1950 he spoke no English and didn’t know a soul, and yet, with hard work and perseverance was...
Leslie "Wayne" Anderson
Aug 30, 2017
Leslie Wayne Anderson (age 85) - Entered into rest on August 30, 2017 in Spokane, WA.
Scott Howard Perez
Aug 29, 2017
PEREZ, Scott H. (53) – Entered into rest on August 29, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Scott was born on October 30, 1963, to Howard and Katherine Perez in West Islip, NY. He is survived by his Mother, Kay at their Spokane home; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Laurel and Andrew Vitale, and, Holly and Frank Christoff; nephews and nieces, William Vitale,...
Kenneth Alan Brown
Aug 25, 2017
Kenny was born to Ervie and Irene Brown in Spokane WA. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents Ervie and Irene Brown, sister Donna Powis. He is survived by daughter Tresa Brown, granddaughter Kylie Allen, sisters Karen Reiner (Frank Bates), Linda Brown; brothers Gerald, Floyd (Karla), Clifford Brown all of Spokane; Uncle Arthur (Joni) Thompson, Mesa AZ. Kenny is...
Arnold Thomas Morris
Aug 23, 2017
Arnold Thomas Morris, Sr. (71) July 29, 1946 – August 23, 2017. Coworkers knew him as Arnie, friends and family as Tom, and O.B. (old bastard) was the name lovingly given to Arnold Morris for the second half of his life (the “after heart attack“ part). “Here’s a roll of toilet paper and a hundred bucks, now what are you...
Marie Barbara Holliday
Aug 19, 2017
HOLLIDAY, Marie Barbara (age 94) – Entered peacefully into rest on August 19, 2017 in Spokane. Marie was born in Odessa, WA, on May 9,1923 and was the youngest child of Andreas and Pauline Schaal. Marie attended schools in Lind, WA., but left at the age of 14 to support her widowed father and younger brother and sister at home....
Joy Alaine Ellsworth
Aug 18, 2017
ELLSWORTH, Joy A. – Entered into rest on August 18, 2017 in Spokane. Born the third of four children on Sept 9, 1935, in Spokane to Paul and Hetty Flint, Joy grew up and attended schools here. She married young and with their four children, began a military family life traveling with assignments overseas. Joy returned to Spokane, allowing her...
Mary Jane Foster
Aug 18, 2017
Mary J. Foster (Crider), 83, passed away under the caring support of Hospice of Spokane surrounded by loving family on August 18, 2017. Born April 8, 1934, she lived an adventurous and wonderful life. She always said that her life unfolded like the chapters of the books she so loved to read. “One chapter closes and a new one opens.”...
Frank D Broers
Aug 17, 2017
A 65 year resident of Coulee Dam, Frank, entered into rest on August 17, 2017 in Spoknae, WA.
Russell David Lewis
Aug 16, 2017
Russell D. Lewis passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 17, 1962 to Verne & Dorothy Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Lewis, of 34 years; his son, Rusty Lewis; his daughter, Haley Lewis; his mother Dorothy Lewis and sisters Sandy Cordes, Gayle Smith, Linda Milbrandt and Debbie...
Eileen L. Boyd
Aug 12, 2017
BOYD, Eileen L. (July 30 1929 to Aug 12 2017) - Beloved mother to James W. Boyd Jr. (Sara) and Russ Boyd (Debi). She had 4 grandchildren and 6 Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Boyd Sr. Eileen worked alongside Jim in their real estate company River City Realty for many years. She was...
Jimmy "Allen" Shelton
Aug 9, 2017
Jimmy "Allen" Shelton, son of Maynard and Melvina Shelton was born on February 20, 1942 in Britton, South Dakota. He grew up and attended school in Cogswell, North Dakota graduating in 1960 from Cogswell High School. Allen then attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton receiving his degree in auto body repair. He then met his wife Delores...
Susan D. Schilling
Aug 8, 2017
Susan D Schilling passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 8th at her home in Spokane WA. Susan was born in Newport WA on June 9th 1979. There she grew up at Diamond Lake in the home of Fred Lenhart and attended Newport schools. She moved to Spokane where she married William Schilling and started a family. Susan worked as...
Linda M Buechel
Aug 7, 2017
BUECHEL, Linda M. (age 72) – A former 42 year resident of Spokane, Linda entered into rest on August 7, 2017 in Casa Grande, AZ, where she and her husband, Robert, resided. Born in Chicago, IL, she retired in 2008 from Northwest Airlines as a customer service representative. A past member of Sundance Golf Ladies Club, Linda loved golf. She...
Berferd Dean Scherfenberg
Jul 31, 2017
SCHERFENBERG, Berferd Dean (age 77) – Entered peacefully into rest on July 31, 2017 in Spokane, WA, surrounded by family. “Berf” was born on Sept 15, 1939, in St Paul, Minnesota, to Fred C. Scherfenberg and Beryle E. Scherfenberg (née Dresser). As an only-child he was doted on by both of his parents; his mom was a homemaker and his...
Dolores (Dee) J. Mantese
Jul 29, 2017
Dolores (Dee) J. Mantese (Age 83) Was born June 16, 1934 to Mary F. Leistiko and Harry E. Collett in Yakima, Washington. After a life filled with raising children and enjoying grandchildren and great-grandchildren, our mother went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2017. Dee moved with her family to Spokane where she attended John R. Rogers High...
Jacquelyn Mae Hesse
Jul 27, 2017
Jacquelyn Mae Hesse went to the arms of Jesus on July 27, 2017, at 85 years of age. She was born in Spokane, Washington, May 20, 1932. She was adopted by John Thomas and Margaret Rose George at birth. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1950. She married Fred Hesse, February 16, 1951. They lived in Honolulu, Hawaii while...
Jo Carr Wendt
Jul 23, 2017
WENDT, Jo Carr (age 71) – Died on July 23, 2017, at home in Deer Park, WA. Born to Joe and Agnes Carr in Spokane, Jo believed in education. Jo will be remembered as an athlete, Sister, Wife, Mother, Teacher, Counselor, and Friend to many. She is preceded in death by her son, Aaron; her parents; a brother; three sisters;...
William "Bill" Arthur Gentry
Jul 13, 2017
GENTRY, William Arthur (Age 72) – Bill was born to Raymond and Gertrude Gentry on May 24, 1945 in Lewiston, Idaho. He was raised and went to school in Pomeroy, WA. There he was active in F.F.A., raised sheep and entered them in numerous livestock shows. He went to E.W.U. in Cheney where he graduated in economics and finance. He...
Genevieve L. Weyer
Jul 2, 2017
WEYER, Genevieve L. “Ginny” (Age 94) – Born on June 25, 1923 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to James and Jennie Winkle. She went to be with our Lord on July 2, 2017 in Spokane, Washington one week after her 94th birthday. Ginny is survived by two daughters; three grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law; and numerous nieces and...
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