Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Jarrod A. Lallier SPC Army 82nd Airborne

Jarrod A. Lallier SPC Army 82nd Airborne

Jun 18, 2012

SPC. Army 82nd Airborne Jarrod Allen Lallier (age 20) God blessed our family with 20 wonderful years with our beloved son. On June 18, 2012, Jarrod was killed in action in Zharay District, Afghanistan, paying the ultimate sacrifice for the country he so dearly loved. Our son felt called to serve his country at an early age, and never wavered...

Duane Lee Nelson

Duane Lee Nelson

Jun 15, 2012

Duane Lee Nelson passed away on June 15, 2012. He was born in Beloit, KS to Robert and Ruth Nelson and has been a resident of Spokane since 1956. Duane was an Eagle and Sea Scout in addition to most valuable athlete of his high school in Salina, Kansas. Duane enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943. He served in...

Howard "Sully" H. Sullivan

Howard "Sully" H. Sullivan

Jun 15, 2012

Howard H. "Sully" Sullivan (age 81) On June 15, 2012, the world lost one of the last true good guys as he entered into eternal life. Howard known better as "Sully,” was born on November 15, 1930 in Tacoma, WA. He worked many jobs, including being a letter carrier for several years. Howard was entered into the Soft Ball Hall...

Colleen "Connie" Sue Cook

Colleen "Connie" Sue Cook

Jun 11, 2012

Colleen Sue (Suthard) Cook "Connie" Connie gave so much to the lives of her family and friends, sharing love and laughter with us for 76 years before leaving us to become an angel of June 11, 2012. She was born on December 3, 1935 in Okemah, Oklahoma, the sixth of seven children, born to James and Eleanor Suthard. She graduated...

Friedel Baumann

Friedel Baumann

Jun 9, 2012

Friedel Baumann (Frieda, Oma) Age 91 The beacon of light that was Oma is now dark, our momma passed peacefully on June 9th 2012. Oma and Opa are once again together…this time for all eternity. Originally from Bremen, Germany Frieda was a long time resident of Spokane (55 years plus). Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend…Frieda’s strength and German...

William "Bill" Olsen

William "Bill" Olsen

Jun 4, 2012

William "Bill" W. Olsen (Age 72) - It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to a loving father, brother, friend and the best husband his wife could ask for. On June 4th, Bill walked through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, but was not afraid as Jesus was with him. He is now healthy, free of pain,...

Rodney Roy Spurlock

Rodney Roy Spurlock

May 27, 2012

SPURLOCK, Rodney Roy (age 58) – Entered into rest on May 27, 2012 in Spokane, WA, where he had lived for over 42 years. Born in Moses Lake to Roy and Dorothy Spurlock, Rod worked as an Education Counselor. He is survived by his Mother, Dorothy Spurlock; five siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on...

Dante "Marquis" Johnson

Dante "Marquis" Johnson

May 26, 2012

Johnson, Dante Marquis Marquis entered into heaven on May 26, 2012 at 1:10 p.m. He passed surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy full of kindness, and will forever remain in our hearts. Marquis is survived by his wife, mother, four children, grandmother, and four siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandfather. Services will...

Donelle L. Starkey

Donelle L. Starkey

May 24, 2012

Beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, Friend & Quilter entered into rest on May 24, 2012 in Spokane, WA. Donelle was born on November 13, 1934 in Spokane, WA to parents Elmer T. and Luella R. Howlett. This year marks her 60th anniversary of graduating from Central Valley High School in 1952. First marriage to Glen E. Richardson from 1952 to 1972;...

Christopher A Johnson

Christopher A Johnson

May 23, 2012

Mr. Christopher Arthur Johnson, age 87, died May 23rd, 2012 at Spokane Veterans Home. Chris was born November 30, 1924 in Spokane, was a lifelong resident and for the past 25 years wintered in Yuma, AZ. Chris is survived by a wife, Patricia, three children; Randy Johnson, Christopher Johnson and Teresa Lewis and three stepchildren; Kathleen Freeman, David Agnes and...

Betty "Jean" Fowler

Betty "Jean" Fowler

May 15, 2012

FOWLER, Betty "Jean" (Age 78) - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 15, 2012. Betty "Jean" Fowler was born on May 14, 1934 in Chinook, Montana to William and Josephine Kaufman. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James Fowler; two sons, Ronald and Donald Fowler; one daughter, Karla Fowler; six grandchildren and...

Marion & Walter Nelson

Marion & Walter Nelson

May 15, 2012

Marian (Hoeft) Nelson, 91, passed away May 15, 2012 and Walter (Buddy) Nelson, 97, followed her the next day. They both died of natural causes. Walt & Marian were married for 73 years and were rarely apart. Walt was born in 1914 during a bad winter storm on the Nelson family farm on White Bluff Prairie west of Spokane. He...

Aileen K. Kinney

Aileen K. Kinney

May 14, 2012

Aileen K. Kinney (age 98) entered into rest on May 14, 2012. She was born on June 8, 1914 in Colfax, WA to parents Frank and Margaret Shafer. Aileen graduated in 1931 from high school in Mackey, ID. She met and married her loving husband, Herman Kinney in 1933 and they began raising their family. Aileen enjoyed all types of...

Jeannette "Jean" Selbo

Jeannette "Jean" Selbo

May 5, 2012

Jeannette Evelyn (Jean) Selbo, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, went to her Heavenly Father on May 5, 2012. Jean was born May 29, 1919 in Hannaford, ND to George and Veda Mills. She grew up on a farm near there with her two older sisters, Lucille and Florence, and her younger brother John (Jack). She is preceded in...

Jewel & George Gore

Jewel & George Gore

May 5, 2012

George F. and Jewel M. Gore both passed away unexpectedly at their Spokane home in early May. Jewel passed away on May 2, 2012 and George passed on May 5, 2012. Jewel graduated from Edison School of Nursing of Seattle in 1954, and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. George joined the Navy after high school and...

Clyda R. Egger

Clyda R. Egger

Apr 30, 2012

Clyda R. (Maring) Egger was born on August 12, 1921 in Spearfish, South Dakota to parents Mamie and Will Maring. She graduated from Spearfish High School (The Spartans) in 1939. Clyda attended Leotas Beauty School in Deadwood, and after finishing the course as a beautician, she returned to Spearfish. In 1946, she met Thomas J. Egger. She had traveled to...

Corey T. Burbridge

Corey T. Burbridge

Apr 24, 2012

Corey Thomas Burbridge went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 24, 2012. He lost his courageous battle with colon cancer. Cory was born on September 10, 1973 at Fairchild Air Force Base. His passions included the wilderness and his love for hunting and fishing. Cory loved operating cranes. He was blessed to have worked at what he...

Mansfield "Mans" Reynolds

Mansfield "Mans" Reynolds

Apr 23, 2012

Mansfield “Mans” Reynolds entered into rest on Monday April 23, 2012. He was born on August 14, 1917 to Oliver Reynolds & Selma “Evenson” Reynolds on a farm in Ferdinand, Idaho the oldest of five boys. Mans attended grade school in Kooski, ID, Colville and Omak, WA. He attended Junior High School in Omak, WA. He was nineteen when he...

Richard A. Shaw

Richard A. Shaw

Apr 22, 2012

Richard “Dick” Shaw Richard Shaw passed away April 22, 2012 surrounded by friends and family. Dick grew up in Billings Montana. When he was ten, his family moved to Spokane. He attended Westview Elementary, Salk Middle School, and Shadle Park High School where he was a champion wrestler. He attended SFCC where he played football, and started his relationship with...

Ralph W. Tipple, Jr.

Ralph W. Tipple, Jr.

Apr 20, 2012

Pastor Ralph W. Tipple passed into the waiting arms of our Lord on April 20, 2012, with his loving wife of 59 years at his side. Born to Ralph and Hazel Tipple on September 28, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, Ralph was the second oldest of their seven children. Ralph earned his degree in theology from Malone College in Ohio in...

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