Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Dec 31, 2022

Jeannette Whittekiend died peacefully on Dec 31, 2022. After living with multiple physical issues for several months she went home to Jesus. Born Jeannette Marie Smith on May 15, 1928 in Gooding, ID to Ernest and Virginia Smith with 8 brothers and sisters: Gerald, Gene, Theresa, Marilyn, Carolyn, Anita, Lawrence, and Kenneth. She is survived by Gene, Carolyn, Anita, Larry,...

Dec 27, 2022

John Paul Holmdahl, age 86, was born May 19, 1936, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman Holmdahl and Margaret Dodgson Holmdahl. He passed on December 27, 2022. John moved with his parents to Coulee Dam, Washington, where brothers Jim and Tom were born. Their father was a well-respected engineer for the Grand Coulee Dam.

A young John spent part of his...

Dec 20, 2022

Dick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and their three children at his side on December 20, 2022. Dick was born, August 31, 1928 in Greenwald Minnesota to John and Emilie (Nathe) Olberding. After graduating from Sauk Centre High School in 1946, he worked for the Washington Water Power in Clarkston, Washington. Dick was drafted and inducted into...

Dec 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Robert Dietrich "Mike" on December 19th, 2022 at the age of 72.  If you have listened to live music in Spokane, it is likely you have heard Mike playing drums.  Mike lived the majority of his life in Spokane.  He moved briefly to Pullman, Washington in 1967...

Dec 13, 2022

Pauline Joyce Birch, age 94, of Spokane, entered into rest on December 13th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Born Pauline Hodgson in Thornton, WA to John and Pearl Hodgson on April 22th, 1928,  she attended school in Rosalia where she worked as a nanny to young children in the community and briefly as the local librarian.  

Pauline had a...

Dec 10, 2022

Oliver Donald John Bastien III, 47, of Spokane, Washington, tragically passed away on Dec. 10th, 2022 in Kennewick, Washington. Oliver was born on November 29th, 1975. He is survived by his lovely wife Michelle, his two sons Josh and Oliver IV, his parents Oliver Jr. and Sheila Bastien (Everett, Washington) and Judy Gohranson (Portland, Oregon). He is preceded in death...

Dec 9, 2022

Richard Allen Vincelet, 82, of Spokane, WA, passed away on December 9, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Richard (Dick) was born in Stockton, CA to Edward and Hildur Vincelet. He married his first wife in California in the late 1960’s and had one child Judi Vincelet (Burke). He moved to Spokane, WA in the early 1970’s and married...

Dec 8, 2022

Dec 4, 2022

Jeffrey Jay McVay 6-4-60 - 12-4-22 Born and raised in Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife, Doreen; 4 kids: Jeremy, Stephanie, Brian and Jamie; 12 grandkids and 3 great-grandkids. He loved Gonzaga, Seahawks, golfing, fishing, cooking, singing, and most of all laughing.  Surrounded by family & friends he will be truly missed ~ until we meet again. 

Nov 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved mother, Thea “Elly” Framstad, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022. Elly was born in Germany. After marrying James Baugh, they moved to the US and settled in Spokane. Together, they raised six children. After divorcing, mom remarried Stanley Framstad whom she spent many happy years with before his passing...

Nov 12, 2022

Harold Lloyd Vannurden, 91, of Spokane, Washington passed away after a brief convalescence on the morning of November 12, 2022. Harold was born on June 15, 1931, in South Haven, Minnesota, to Bernard and Ruth (Converse) Vannurden. Harold graduated from North Central High School in Spokane, Washington in 1950. Harold was a Navy veteran having served in the Korean War...

Nov 12, 2022

George Swannack was born in Walla Walla, Washington. He grew up in Spokane, Wa going to Finch Elementary and Shadle Park High School. He attended SCC and graduated with an Associate Drafting Degree. It was at SCC where he met his future wife MaryLynn. He worked at Boyle Fuel, Inland Asphalt, and Acme paving. He was a proud member of...

Oct 31, 2022

Linda Rae (Nelson) Adams, 69, of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022. Linda was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Linda was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 8, 1953. Her Father Raymond, being a member of the Air Force, eventually relocated the family to Washington state. In her final years Linda worked as a Certified...

Oct 29, 2022

Barbara Durham went home on 10-29-22 and was born 1-13-34 to Robert and Agnes Anderson in Rosalia, Washington. She graduated from Deer Park High School and then went on to beauty school. She married Benton Durham from the U.S. Air Force 10-06-56 who has preceded her in death. She spent most of her adult years as a retail clerk and...

Oct 26, 2022

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother Mary Anne Swan was called to her everlasting home on October 26, 2022. Mary was born to Robert and Helen Swanson on March 19, 1935. Mary held several jobs throughout her life as a secretary. Mary loved spending time with her family the most but also enjoyed many other things though her life. Mary loved...

Oct 11, 2022

BASHORE, Lawrence (Jim) – 81 years old went to be with our Lord on October 11th, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 yrs., Berniece; three daughters, Laura Allen (Ron), Kim Ryoppy (Steve), Tina Pounder (Rock); six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Loretta and his brother, Doug. Jim graduated...

Sep 24, 2022

MALONE, Marlene Kay (Wilson), 64, passed away in Spokane, WA on September 24th, 2022 peacefully with her family by her side. Marlene was born in Havre, Montana on December 7th, 1957 to Andrew and Mary M. Wilson 1 hour after her twin sister Darlene. Marlene attended school in Havre graduating in 1976 from Havre High. Marlene married the love her...

Sep 21, 2022

Lee William Frech, age 47, was killed in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Spokane doing what he loved to do… riding his motorcycle. Lee was born December 7, 1974, in Lewiston, Idaho. He lived in Lewiston, Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, and Peterburg, Alaska. He was a skilled craftsman, a talent he learned from his grandfather, George. He had...

Sep 15, 2022

PECK, Lillian Shuffield (Grammie) (Age 102) – Born August 4, 1920 in Taiban, New Mexico; entered into rest September 15, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. Lillian was a Spokane area resident for over 70 years. She was a manager and seamstress for Spokanite Cleaners for many years. Lillian made over 30 wedding dresses throughout her years. She also enjoyed camping in...

Aug 29, 2022

Gisele M. Bekemeyer (Age 86) - Entered into rest August 29, 2022 in Spokane, WA. Obituary to come.