Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Bessie M. Rundle
Nov 12, 2015
RUNDLE, Bessie M. (age 89) – Passed away Nov. 12, 2015 in Spokane, WA. Bessie was born Oct. 20, 1926 in Grannis, Arkansas, to William “Alex” and Mary Cowan. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Bowler of Spokane; grandson, Kevin Beckwith, who often cared for her daily; three other grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday,...
David F. Thomas
Nov 6, 2015
David F. Thomas, 71, entered into his Heavenly Father’s arms November 6, 2015. Dave’s great joy was spending time with friends and family. He loved the outdoors; especially fly fishing, downhill skiing, photography, birding and backpacking. Dave was talented and resourceful and was always there to provide a helping hand and offer perspectives on the best way to solve a...
David Nelson Tucker
Nov 4, 2015
Born on July 21, 1948 in Missoula, MT, to Herschel and Beulah Tucker, David entered into Glory on November 4th, 2015 at home in Chattaroy, surrounded in the warmth and care of his wife, of 41 ½ years, Bonnie. Following his school years, David served his country in the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. After service, David used...
Velma A. Kost
Oct 26, 2015
KOST, Velma (Age 90) – Passed away in Spokane, WA on October 26, 2015. She was born in Spokane, WA on February 5, 1925 to Leon and Rena Tobler. Velma is survived by a son, Steven Griffith (born in Spokane); granddaughter, Michelle; grandson, Craig; and two great grandsons, Evan and Andrew. Velma was the oldest of 11 children and is...
Philip P. Arendt
Oct 25, 2015
Dr. Philip P. Arendt Phil was born to Norbert and Celeste (Tessier) Arendt in Moorhead, MN, the sixth of seven children. The family moved from Minnesota to California when Phil was in second grade. Active in Boy Scouts, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Phil graduated in 1973 from Grace Davis High School in Modesto, CA. As a college...
Mitzi I. Mortensen
Oct 24, 2015
MORTENSEN, Mitzi I. (Age 82) On Saturday, October 24th at 4:10 p.m. our precious sister took the hand of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her spirit peacefully ascended into Heaven. Mitzi, the first child of Tage and Ruby A. Mortensen, took her first breath of life on May 21, 1933 at the family home in Momence, Illinois. The...
Mary Harper
Oct 19, 2015
HARPER, Mary (age 92) – Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2015. She was a loving Sister, Wife, Mother, Gram and Great Gram, and a friend to many. She was a member of North Hill Christian Church, Daughters of the Nile, Past Worthy Matron of Evergreen Chapter #1 OES of Goldendale, WA, and a IOJD Bethel #64 Gram. She was...
James Raymond Magee
Oct 18, 2015
MAGEE, James R. (age78) – Entered into rest on October 18,2015 in Spokane, WA.
Goldie Grace OAKES
Oct 14, 2015
OAKES, Goldie G. – (age 80) Goldie Grace Morden-Ralph-Oakes was born in Spearfish, SD, on Feb 23, 1935. She went to rest with Jesus on Oct 14, 2015. A longtime resident of Clayton, WA, she was preceded in death by her Mother, Florence; her Father, Lyman; brothers, Don, Mike, Lyman, Fred, Doug, and Charles; also by her first husband, Clancy;...
Audrey Ann Broderick
Oct 13, 2015
Broderick, Audrey Ann (Bacon) (Age 92) Passed away peacefully on the afternoon of October 13, 2015, in Spokane, WA with her two daughters at her side. Audrey was born to Mabel and Claud Bacon on August 17, 1923 in Clarion, Iowa, but spent most of her life on a farm near Modesto, California with her parents, brother and little sister....
Buddy Joe Powers
Oct 12, 2015
POWERS, Buddy Joe (age 77) Entered into rest on October 12, 2015 in Spokane Valley, WA.
Helen A. Evans
Oct 11, 2015
Our mother Helen A. Evans passed away at Hospice House North on October 11, 2015. Helen was born on January 27, 1927 in Portland OR to Theodore and Edith Morgan. After graduating from Jefferson High School she and her family moved to Spokane where she met the love of her life Lewis N. Evans. They met when Lew returned home...
Kevin Bruce Albaugh
Oct 6, 2015
Kevin B. Albaugh, Ph.D., an engineering executive who combined technical expertise with business acumen and management skill, died of cancer Oct. 6 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. He was 57 years old. Dr. Albaugh was a polymath who led development of engineering processes in nanotechnology, semiconductors and industrial gases, but he was also noted for his...
Shirley J Phipps
Oct 5, 2015
Shirley Jeanne (Michaels) Phipps went to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 5, 2015, a stunning and unexpected loss of a vibrant, selfless, and incredibly hard-working lady. Shirley was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Phipps, and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Oregon coast last month. Shirley cherished and celebrated her family....
James Cecil Allen
Oct 3, 2015
James (Jim) C Allen 1/26/41-10/03/15 James C Allen, the Constant Gardener, known to his friends and family as Jim, was born on January 26th, 1941 to Harry and Ruth Allen, in Underwood, North Dakota. When he was 9 months old, his family moved to Spokane, WA, where he grew up in the Spokane Valley. During his summers, he would help...
Rena L McElroy
Sep 30, 2015
McELROY, Rena L. (Age 97) – Born on May 6, 1918 in Greencreek, Idaho; entered into rest on September 30, 2015 in Spokane, WA. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA. www.riplingerfuneralhome.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital...
Rev. J. Weaver Hess
Sep 28, 2015
HESS, John Weaver - Passed away peacefully on September 28th in Spokane, Washington. Weaver was born in Bloomington, Nebraska, on March 1, 1923, to John H. and Naomi A. Hess. His family moved to La Palma, Arizona in 1925, and to Orange, California, in 1934. He attended Azusa College before moving to San Anselmo, California, in 1955 where he attended...
Christina Ann Moline
Sep 23, 2015
MOLINE, Christina Ann – Passed away peacefully on September 23, 2015. Christina was born on August 14, 1965 in Spokane, WA. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1983 and Spokane Falls Community College in 1986 as a registered nurse. Christina had an infectious laugh and found joy in all things. She loved freely and generously. Her greatest joy...
Jack Ojeda
Sep 21, 2015
OJEDA, Jack (age 53) - Entered into rest on September 21, 2015 in Spokane, WA.
Emma Minerva Aaseby
Sep 19, 2015
AASEBY, Emma M. (age 96) – Died September 19, 2015 in Spokane, Washington. Emma was born, December 14, 1918 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Carl E. and Vera L. Carlson. She was united in marriage to Palmer J. Aaseby on Oct. 16, 1935 in a home wedding. Palmer and Emma were long time residents of Spokane, having moved here...
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