Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Clarence "Ray" Johnson
Jun 29, 2017
JOHNSON, Clarence “Ray” – Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His wife was by his side, as well as, his loving family. “He was the most gentle, patient, generous and loving soul I have ever met. And, we were very grateful and privileged to share our lives with him.” He was a very compassionate and caring person,...
Dr. James McAllister
Jun 27, 2017
McALLISTER, Dr. James, M.D. (age 88) – Entered into rest on June 27th, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Born on June 29th, 1928, in Omaha,Nebraska, yet raised in Iowa, Jim attended Kemper Military School (Missouri), Iowa State University, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1953 with a B.A. and his M.D. Doc served in the USAF (1954-1956). He worked...
Catherine Michelle Paul
Jun 27, 2017
Cathy was born December 20, 1975 in Hale Center, Texas to David and Carolyn Cummins. The family moved to Kingman, Arizona, when Cathy was 2. After her parents divorced, Cathy (8) , her brother, Jonathan(4), and their mother, Carolyn, moved to Spokane. She attended Longfellow Elementary School, where she started her music career, playing clarinet in the band, All City...
Rev. Robert "Bob" Russell Roberts
Jun 24, 2017
ROBERTS, Rev. Robert R. (Pastor Bob) – Born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA, on May 13, 1937, and died on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home at Affinity at Mill Rd. in Spokane, WA. His parents were Albert and Nora (Gonser) Roberts. The oldest of five children, he was followed by brothers, Howard and Abe, and sisters, Arlene...
Mae S. Fischbach
Jun 22, 2017
FISCHBACH, Mae S. (Age 104) – Was born on November 22, 1912 in Clayton, WA. She passed away quietly on June 22, 2017. Mae was a lifelong resident of the Spokane area. Everybody loved Mae. She was so kind and generous to all. She was a wonderful wife, mother and just an all-around amazing woman. Mae volunteered at Holy Family...
William "Bill" Murdock McKay
Jun 18, 2017
WILLIAM MURDOCK MCKAY DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 18, 2017. BORN IN 1932 IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, BILL SPENT MOST SUMMERS OF HIS YOUTH IN WHITE ROCK, B.C. WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS AND AUNT WHERE HE SWAM COMPETITIVELY AND WON MANY TROPHIES. HE SERVED IN THE NAVY AND ATTENDED GONZAGA UNIVERSITY AND BANKING SCHOOL BEFORE STARTING HIS CAREER AT OLD...
David Alan Tuttle
Jun 14, 2017
David A. Tuttle (Age 68) Lt. Colonel (Ret) Born January 30, 1949 in Bremerton, Washington to Dr. Jay and Helen (Rompel) Tuttle; David Alan Tuttle died peacefully on June 14, 2017 after courageously living with Lewy Body Disease. As David’s father served in the military, David grew up in various parts of this country and spent time in Nuremberg, Germany...
Leonard M. Guffin
Jun 12, 2017
GUFFIN, Leonard Marvin (Age 84) – Born on May 24, 1933 in Spokane, WA; entered into rest on June 12, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Leonard graduated from Rogers High School in 1952 and later served in the U.S. Army. Leonard was a firefighter for the City of Spokane for many years before retiring in 1985. He is survived by his...
Henry "Hank" E. Odean
Jun 4, 2017
Henry E. Odean entered into rest June 4, 2017. He was born in Spokane, WA on June 13, 1926, to Henry T. and Jennie E. Odean. A lifetime resident of the city, Mr Odean attended Grant Grade School and Lewis and Clark High School, graduating in 1944. Growing up he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the...
Shirley Ann James-Solheim
Jun 4, 2017
JAMES-SOLHEIM, Shirley (Awbery) age 76- Passed away on Sunday, June 4th at Deaconess Hospital. She is survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dayl (Bud) James, Jr and Jerry Solheim. She’ll be laid to rest on Thursday, June 8th, at 1 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Russell Roy Hill
Jun 4, 2017
Russell Hill, 59, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born on June 30, 1957, in Brigham City, Utah. Russell was the only child of Jaylene Walls. He enjoyed a close association with his family throughout his life. Russell graduated from Great Falls High School in Montana in 1975. He spent...
Nicholas Torrance Redeye
May 28, 2017
REDEYE, Nicholas T. (age 95) – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 28th, 2017, in New Mexico. Fly High Noble... May 28, 2017 07:51, radio call: 'Cayuga One', "this is base...your mission is complete. return to base, out"..."this is Cayuga One, It is a great day to fly and soar, clear and sunny, Roger, Out". U.S. Navy Lt. Nicholas T...
Robin Dean Thomson
May 26, 2017
THOMSON, Robin D. (Age 63) - Born on November 29, 1953 in Colville, WA. Entered into rest on May 26, 2017 in Spokane, WA. No public service will be held.
Patrick Francis King
May 22, 2017
Patrick Francis King was unexpectedly taken into heaven on May 22nd, at the age of 90. Pat was born on February 10th, 1927 in Spokane Washington. He was the oldest of 3 children, of Cyril J King and Mary Frances Schmitz King. Pat attended St. Aloysius Catholic grade school; then attending Gonzaga High School, which is presently known as Gonzaga...
Wm. "Ken" Gilbert
May 20, 2017
GILBERT, William “Ken” Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hospice House of Spokane. He is survived by his wife Gail R. Gilbert of 44 years, along with stepsons, Carl Hayden (wife, Stephanie), and Robert Hayden (wife, Lea). He was a proud grandfather of seven, Adam, Brenden, Marissa, Rachel, Samantha, Kacie and Cheyenne Hayden; also of five great-grandchildren, Gavin,...
Albert L.B. Kiefer, Jr.
May 19, 2017
KIEFER, Albert Lloyd Burton Jr. (Age 82) – Born on August 3, 1934 in Fairview, MT; entered into rest on May 19, 2017 in Spokane, WA. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE,WA. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017...
Richard V. Stallman
May 11, 2017
STALLMAN, Richard V. – Passed away on May 11, 2017 of natural causes. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Sharon Culton, Jerome Stallman, Carol Gross, Beverly Schmidt, Marvin Olson, Earle Olson, Michael Olson, John Olson and Gary Stallman; one daughter, April McNeil; and three step daughters, Joyful Fletcher, Loretta Shaw and Judy Schmitz. A memorial service will be...
Margaret "Maggie" Luella Jones
May 10, 2017
JONES, Margaret L. (age 101) – Entered into rest on May 10, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Additional information to follow...
James J. Gray
May 9, 2017
GRAY, James J. (Age 63) – Born on September 8, 1953; passed away on May 9, 2017. Jim grew up with seven older siblings in Four Lakes, WA and Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gloria; two step children, Jody Houck (Brittany) and Amy Peterson (Russell); one son, Boyd; and eight grandchildren, John, Skyler, Jacob,...
Kenneth Ray Van Buskirk
May 5, 2017
VAN BUSKIRK, Kenneth Ray “Ken” – Was born in Prescott, Arizona on March 16, 1933 to Robert and Opal Van Buskirk. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. His wife of 61 years, Joanne; his daughters, Kinnie Jo DuVall (Kevin DuVall), Lori Ann Karstens (Chuck Karstens)....
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