Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Billy Dean Spitzer
Apr 13, 2016
SPITZER, Billy Dean (Age 80) – Born on December 26, 1935 in Ballantine, MT; entered into rest on April 13, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Billy grew up working on farms in Montana before moving to Spokane and making it his home for 52 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea for 2 years during peace time. Billy...
Donald W. Goodbrake
Apr 6, 2016
GOODBRAKE, Donald W., MSGT USAF (Ret.) (Age 93) – Born on October 31, 1922 in Vandalia, Illinois to Harold and Lula Goodbrake. He served as a truck driver in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor from Ft. Schafter. Don joined the newly created U.S. Air Force, working as a purchasing agent...
Jack B.N. Malone
Apr 6, 2016
MALONE, Beecher Neil or B.N. “Jack” Malone – Passed away on April 6, 2016 in Spokane Valley, WA. He was born April 28, 1930 in Riverside, CA to Roderick & Gertrude Malone. Jack moved to Ft. George Wright, WA with his military family when he was 7 or 8 years old. He attended local schools, graduating from Lewis & Clark...
Florence Marie Weston
Apr 5, 2016
Florence Marie Weston (age 86) was enfolded in our Savior's arms on April 5th 2016 at Holy Family Providence Hospital after a brief illness. She was born to Lee and Inez Conrad in Spokane, March 14, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband Warren Weston, sisters Margaret Reinbold, and Elizabeth Anderson, and great granddaughter Elizabeth Goodwin. She is...
Esther Veres Starkey
Apr 4, 2016
Esther was born on August 31, 1922, in Tiszadob, Hungary, the eldest child of Sandor and Mary Veres. At the age of four she immigrated to Canada with her mother to join her father, who left Hungary the previous year to establish their home in Coalhurst, Alberta. Sandor worked the coal mine and raised livestock, and Mary grew a bountiful...
Sylva B. Brownlee
Apr 2, 2016
Brownlee, Sylva (Parmley) (Age 97) Our sweet mother, Granny, sister, aunt, and friend smiled as she left for heaven Saturday evening, April 2, 2016. She was born the fifth of ten children to Arthur and Minnie Parmley in Spokane on December 16, 1918. In 1935 she married Marion (Barney) Brownlee. Together they farmed at Five Mile Prairie and Rathdrum, Idaho...
Delores Eileen Andersen-Clayburn
Apr 1, 2016
Andersen-Clayburn, Delores E. (age 87) entered into rest and began her final journey on April 1, 2016 with family at her side. She was born August 15, 1928 in Plentywood, MT to parents CB and Bessie Robinson. Delores married Leonard W. Andersen in 1949, and together had two daughters. They moved to Coeur d'Alene, ID in 1955. Delores worked as...
Bernadine M. Egger
Apr 1, 2016
Bernie Egger, aged 95, passed in the night April 1, 2016, peacefully, under the graceful vigilance of Providence Long Term Care in Chewelah. The Matriarch of the Egger Family from Chewelah has gone to be with her beloved husband Pete and son Jim in heaven. A Rosary Vigil will be conducted for Bernie at St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic...
Donna Jean Phinney
Mar 30, 2016
Phinney, Donna J. (Lucas) Age 64: On March 30, 2016, Donna passed away into the gates of heaven while being surrounded by her closest family members. Her spirit will be carried on by many, but especially by her loving husband of 39 years, Dwayne Phinney, and her two daughters Traci Stussi (husband Michael) and Lori Divilbiss (husband Steve); two sons...
Marilyn Jean Hueber
Mar 23, 2016
Marilyn Lenhard Bristol Hueber - Marilyn passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on March 23, 2016. Born to Edgar and Emma Falk on April 12, 1930, she had a wonderful childhood on the farm in Deer Park. She attended and graduated from Deer Park and then attended Colorado Women’s College in Denver. She married Wayne Lenhard of...
Ronald Eugene Scharff
Mar 22, 2016
Ronald Eugene Scharff, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who proudly served our nation for 28 years, died on March 22, 2016 after a fierce six-year battle with cancer. He was 75. Ron is survived by his second wife, Maria Reissfelder-Scharff, his daughters Rosie Harrison and Michelle Sims, as well as Maria’s children Andrea Dunn, Patrick Dunn, and Carolyn Reese....
Lisa Rochelle Hill
Mar 21, 2016
Lisa Rochelle Hill (Jiskra) lost her battle with cancer on March 21, 2016. She was born in Spokane on January 29, 1967 and attended Colbert Elementary and Mead High School. Lisa had a passion for making dentures. She loved to give people a smile, literally. The clearance section was Lisa's natural space. She always knew where the deals were. When...
Duane D. Cook
Mar 14, 2016
Our Dad, Duane Cook always answered his daughters' calls and was there for his family, but on March 14, 2016 the Lord's voice was louder and we suddenly lost him. Dad is survived by the love of his life our Mom, Sandy, they were married on July 22, 1961. He is also survived by the family he loved, daughters, Lori...
Valeda "Vickie" Marcelle Jarvis
Mar 14, 2016
JARVIS, Valeda “Vickie” M. (age 85) – Entered into rest on March 14, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Yarmouth, Iowa, to Edward and Mitti Stodgell. She attended the local schools and graduated from Yarmouth High School in 1948. A resident of Chattaroy, WA for over 61 years, Vickie worked for and retired from Helfling’s Farm Supply of...
Billy L. Hubbard
Mar 9, 2016
HUBBARD, William L. "Billy" (Age 21) - Entered into rest on March 9, 2016. A service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Spokane Church, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA.
Elaine M. Benshoof
Mar 2, 2016
BENSHOOF, Elaine (Timboe) (Age 86) HURRAH! Today, 3-02-16, I am finally going home to see my heavenly Father & all my loved ones that are waiting for me. It's been an adventure here on Earth. Joy, sorrow, love, heartaches, many mistakes made, so much knowledge gained. Born in Pullman, Wa on 2-10-30. Grew up on a farm during the depression....
Ollie S Sundberg
Mar 1, 2016
SUNDBERG, Ollie S. (Age 94) – Ollie was born on July 6, 1921 in Spokane, WA. She entered into rest on March 1, 2016 in Spokane. Ollie attended North Central High School. She worked as a server for the Davenport Hotel and other restaurants in downtown Spokane for many years. Ollie was a lifelong member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary...
Wayne Goodman
Feb 28, 2016
GOODMAN, Wayne (Butchie) – Born in Seattle, WA; on short notice passed away on February 28, 2016. Wayne served 7 years in U.S. Air Force. Butch is survived by his wife, Dixie (married in 1982); three daughters, Shawnette, Trish and Shelly; two stepsons, Steven and Michael; seven grandchildren (Alex being the apple of his eye). Preceded in death by daughter,...
Terry Lee Knox
Feb 28, 2016
Terry Lee Knox was born on June 1, 1960 in Spokane, and passed away on February 28th, 2016, also in Spokane. He graduated from North Central High School with the Class of 1978. Terry enjoyed working at Titan Truck Equipment for over 16 years. He liked salmon fishing in Seattle on Rob’s boat. He also went boating every summer, thanks...
Deborah Ann Harshman
Feb 27, 2016
HARSHMAN, Deborah Ann (Age 61) – Born on June 12, 1954 in Spokane, WA. Entered into rest on February 27, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was a longtime resident of Spokane, but was a resident of Careywood, ID for the last 5 years. Deborah attended Shadle Park High School. She worked several customer service jobs over the years the quintessential...
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