Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Katherine Laverne McLaughlin
Dec 2, 2016
Born in Richland, WA to Howard H. and Olice Wilbanks, Kathy passed away from pancreatic cancer, at Holy Family Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved member of a large family known for her generosity of helping family and friends in need. She loved to cook, sew and do crafts, at which she excelled. She was loved...
Roberta Elsie Quinton
Nov 27, 2016
Roberta attended Whitman Elementary and John R. Rogers High School. She was married to Harry G. Quinton (who preceded her in death). They remodeled a riverfront home in Nine Mile Falls, WA and lived there for many years. Roberta worked in retail sales and the display department at the Crescent. She was the display manager at Bernard's Fine Clothing in...
Charles R. "RUDY" Garrison
Nov 26, 2016
GARRISON, Charles R. (age 82) – Charles “Rudy” Garrison passed peacefully on Saturday, November 26th, 2016. He was born in Keokee, Virginia and resided within the State of Washington. Rudy retired in Chewelah, WA, with his love Peggy, and enjoyed watching his son, Cliff, raise his only grandchild, Kaitlyn. Rudy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He is...
Margret "MAGGIE" E. Johnson
Nov 20, 2016
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend was born on January 29, 1936 to Leo and Kathryn Winnett in Dayton, WA, and passed away on November 20, 2016 at Hospice House in Spokane, WA. Margret’s early years were spent in the Dayton area, where she recalled happy times on her Aunt and Uncle’s farm along with her...
Matthew James Gibson
Nov 19, 2016
GIBSON, Matthew J. (age 33) – Went to eternal sleep on November 19, 2016 at home in Spokane Valley. Born in Spokane to Debbie and Marty Gibson, Matthew loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed gardening and canning. A graduate of Central Valley High School, he had worked for U-Haul of Coeur d’Alene, ID as General Manager. He...
Rita Ellen Johnson
Nov 17, 2016
JOHNSON, Rita E. (Age 63) – Born on January 9, 1953 in Wenatchee, WA; entered into rest on November 17, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Rita was a resident of Pasco, WA for 14 years. She was raised in Spokane to adulthood, and then traveled, living in many states in the USA, and Germany. Rita attended high school in Spokane graduating...
Russell Jay Brookshire
Nov 16, 2016
Russell Jay Brookshire, (Age 83) - Died November 16th 2016 at the Hospice House of Spokane following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille (Palmer) Brookshire; his daughters, LuAnne Jennings and Sandra Lindgrin; his sons, Dennis Brookshire and Russell Joe Brookshire. Russell was preceded in death by his two sons, Fred John...
Auldon "Tony" L. McNerney
Nov 12, 2016
McNERNEY, Auldon L. “Tony” (Age 79) – Born on July 20, 1937 in Caldwell, ID to Lew and Emogene McNerney; entered into rest on November 12, 2016 in Spokane, WA. He was a Spokane area resident for 58 years. Tony attended West High School in Boise, ID. He later served in the U.S. Navy. Tony worked for the Spokane Street...
Evelyn Onstad
Nov 10, 2016
ONSTAD, Evelyn (age 82) – Entered into rest on November 10, 2016 in Spokane. She was born in Uncascille, Connecticut, to Pete and Esther Zideck. She married her sweetheart, James Onstad, 54 years ago. Evelyn worked many years as Payroll Supervisor for Buchanan Chevrolet and supported her husband, Jim’s, work with El Katif Shriners. She had a passion for golf....
John D. Oakley
Nov 10, 2016
John D. Oakley, 59, of Spokane died at home November 10, 2016. He was born in Moses Lake, WA on August 3, 1957, the 4th child of Richard and Jane Oakley. He graduated from Ferris HS in 1975. His family moved to Walla Walla that same year where John attended community college and obtained his AA in Criminal Justice, later...
Richard "DICK" Frank Merritt
Nov 6, 2016
MERRITT, Richard F. "Dick" (age 74) R.F. “Dick” Merritt passed away on November 6th 2016 at his retirement home on Williams Lake with his son and daughter by his side. Dick was born to Max and Eileen Hoffman-Merritt on June 4th, 1942 in Spokane. The family moved to Plaza in 1947 to live on his mother’s family farm. Dick attended...
Donald V. Willis, Sr.
Nov 5, 2016
Donald Vern Willis, Sr of Colbert passed away suddenly on November 5th, 2016 at the age of 84 surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Donald was born in 1932 in Loma, North Dakota to Harry and Ella Willis. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Ella, brothers Phillip, Oliver,...
Colleen R. Donahoe
Nov 1, 2016
Colleen Ravay Donahoe passed away on November 1, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Methel L. Burke. Colleen moved with her mother at a young age to Spokane. She was raised in Spokane and graduated with high honors from North Central High School in 1956. She started working at Darigold Farms in March 1957,...
Raymond W. Beck
Oct 31, 2016
BECK, Raymond W. (Age 94) - Born on June 7, 1922 in St. Louis,MO. Entered into rest on October 31, 2016 in Spokane, WA. A private interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Jeanne Edwards
Oct 31, 2016
EDWARDS, E. Jeanne (nee-Robnett) – Born in Spokane on July 15, 1928, Jeanne, passed away on October 31, 2016 also in her beloved Spokane. She attended local schools and graduated from North Central H.S. in 1946, going on to attend Spokane Falls C.C. Jeanne was preceded by her husband, Earl Edwards in 2002. During her lifetime, Jeanne brought energy and...
James Joseph Kerst
Oct 28, 2016
KERST, James Joseph (Jim) – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 3083 Hemlock St., Valley, WA, with Father Pat Kerst and Father Jeffrey Lewis celebrants. Jim passed away in Spokane at Hospice House on October 28, 2016, at the age of 76. He was born in Bairoil,...
Rev. James Edward Ward
Oct 26, 2016
WARD, Rev. James E. (age 89) – Entered into rest on October 26, 2016 in Cheney, WA.
James Walter McLaughlin
Oct 26, 2016
James (Jim) W. McLaughlin December 14, 1935 – October 26, 2016 Jim was born in Spokane, WA to John and Hildegarde McLaughlin. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Peggy, his sister Wilma Snider, sister-in-law Helen McLaughlin, step-daughters Penny McGuire and Celeste Larson, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Jim joined the US Navy after graduating...
Sylvia B. Holley
Oct 26, 2016
HOLLEY, Sylvia Bee (Chilcote) - Born: July 11th, 1926 in Midwest, WY, Sylvia, entered into rest on October 26th, 2016 in Mead, WA, at the age of 90. She grew up in Priest River, ID, graduating from Priest River High School in 1943. They lived on the Peninsula with many other homesteading families during the Great Depression and WWII. She...
Velma I. Richardson
Oct 25, 2016
RICHARDSON, Velma Irene (Age 96) – Born on September 16, 1920 in Estevan Saskatchwan to Mervin and Lydia Flower. Entered into rest on October 25, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Velma graduated from Minot High School in 1938 in Minot, North Dakota. She has been a Spokane area resident for 75 years. Velma worked at Fidelity Mutual Savings Bank, Downtown Branch...
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