Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
James R. Gady
Dec 26, 2011
James Ralph Gady, born August 18th, 1933 in Spokane, Washington, entered the Lord's presence on December 26th, 2011. Jim was a graduate of Mead High School and served with the Army Corps of Engineers as a Sergeant in the Korean War. After returning from Korea, he married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Becker, on October 12, 1956. They celebrated their...
Lloyd G. Breeden
Dec 25, 2011
Lloyd George Breeden (January 31, 1924 - December 25, 2011) As a boy in Squaw Bay, Idaho, Lloyd was an avid hunter and fisherman. In spite of the hardships of the depression, he had fond memories and many entertaining stories of his early years. In World War II, as a ball turret gunner in a B17, Lloyd displayed the kind...
Francell "Fran" Rose
Dec 19, 2011
Francell M. "Fran" Rose (age 93) was born to Emmett and Vina Burns on March 12, 1918 in Ritzville, WA and passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2011. Mom moved to Spokane in 1919 and was a lifetime resident. After graduating from North Central High School, she became a window dresser for Zuckers and Bernards. Fran went on...
Kenneth Kenny Cooper
Dec 14, 2011
Cooper, Kenneth D. “Kenny” Passed over to the other side on December 14, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Kenny was born on June 6, 1948 in Bemidji, MN to Bill and Marcella Cooper. The family moved to Spokane with Kenny was about one year old. He attended Rogers High School. Kenny worked most on his life in the lumber industry. He...
Michael S Slocum
Dec 11, 2011
Michael Spencer Slocum January 29, 1952 - December 11, 2011 Michael graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1970 after which he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he spent time stationed in Thailand and at Nellis Air Force Base. After being honorably discharged he worked for many years at Alcoa in Addy, Wa. as an EMT and...
Thelma M Barker
Dec 10, 2011
Thelma Mae (Bryant) Barker Went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2011. Thelma was born in Spokane, WA on April 14,1926 and grew up in Minnesota and California before settling back in Spokane, raising her family and working for Sears Roebuck Co. She married Jack Barker in 1971, and they moved to Pasco, WA and settled in Othello,...
"Peggy" Lila M. Durland
Dec 8, 2011
Lila M. “Peggy” Durland(age 83) went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2011. She was born May 21, 1928 in Plains, Montana to Benjamin and Edna Miller. Peggy moved to Spokane as a teenager where she attended North Central High School and worked as a Nanny. She graduated from high school in 1946 and went to work at...
Betty E Baxter
Dec 7, 2011
Betty Eileen Marty Baxter The following are quotes from the writings by Betty in her own words: “I sat on the rock ridge above the Fish Mine Gap, looking down into the 2200 acre basin at the head of Rickey Canyon that was my home for the first 19 years of my life. As I looked at it, memories flooded...
Audree A. Gordon
Dec 7, 2011
GORDON, Audree Allen 1927 -2011 Audree Allen Gordon passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011. Born October 9th, 1927, Audree was the first of two daughters. Her parents, Rance and Florence Allen were of pioneering stock in South Dakota and Iowa. Grandfather Dar, himself a much respected rancher, sold the farm and relocated...
James "Jim" Egger
Dec 6, 2011
JAMES P. “Jim” Egger (age 68) Born on December 6, 1943 in Chewelah, WA to Pete and Bernie Egger entered into rest on December 6, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda; daughter, Debi (Paul) Mackey; son, Dean Egger; grandsons, Brad Egger, Aidan and Aaron Mackey; his mother, Bernie Egger; sister, Sharon (Fred)...
Goldie F. CANN
Dec 2, 2011
CANN, Goldie - Went to be with our Lord on Dec 2, 2011. Born Goldie Florence Swenson on April 1, 1924 in Sandpoint, ID to Axel and Judith Swenson, Goldie graduated from Moscow High School in 1942. She also married Jack G. Cann on June 30, 1942. They lived in Moscow, ID where she worked at the University of Idaho...
Ronald D MacDonald
Dec 1, 2011
Ronald D. MacDonald (age 74) was born on March 15, 1937 in Greenacres, WA and entered into rest on December 1, 2011 in the Spokane Valley. In 1950, the family moved to California where Ron graduated from Tracy High School in 1955. Ron joined the USAF and served his country proudly from 1956 – 1960. After being discharged from the...
Warren "Bud" Ross
Nov 26, 2011
Warren “Bud” Ross was born on December 15, 1924 and passed away on November 26, 2011. Bud was preceded in death by his wife Dolly and son Gary. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Huston and his granddaughters Lindsay and Hillary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011...
Helen D. Goedde
Nov 25, 2011
GOEDDE, Helen D. "Penny" (Age 88) - Born on December 10, 1922 in Meeker, Colorado to Milton and Elva Olsen; entered into rest on November 25, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She is survived by her children; Milton Barron, John Oliveri (Diane), and Lisa Pleskach (Steve); grandchildren, Michelle (Devon), Johnny, Justin, Michael, Nick, Miranda, Serena, Scott and Brett; and several great...
Mary Ellen Young
Nov 18, 2011
YOUNG, Mary Ellen (Gundlach) (Age 83) Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011. She was born in Spokane on May 14, 1928, attended Grant Elementary, and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1946. She attended WSU and Whitworth. Mary worked as an office assistant in various businesses, retiring from Empire Glass...
Margaret E Harvey
Nov 17, 2011
Margaret E. Harvey(age 99) – Born in Spokane on November 8, 1912, Margaret passed away on November 17th, 2011, also in Spokane, WA. She lived in Spokane and attended city schools including Lewis & Clark High School. She worked as an organist for many Spokane churches, including her beloved Immanuel Baptist Church. Margaret was a member and Past Matron of...
Russell Foch Inman, Sr.
Nov 15, 2011
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather died peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2011 at his daughter Susan's home in Spokane surrounded by his devoted family. Russell Foch Inman, Sr. was born to parents George V. and Blanche D. Inman (Leeper) on November 26, 1918 in Amidon, North Dakota. Russ is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert, Richard, and Max,...
Jean E McLaughlin
Nov 14, 2011
McLaughlin Jean E. 1923-2011 Our mother peacefully passed away during the late afternoon of November 14 following a short stay at Hospice House of Spokane; of which our family extends a heartfelt thank you and a deep sense of appreciation for their assistance and caring. Mom was a lifelong residence of Spokane, except for a short stint in Bremerton during...
Ardella M. Renn
Nov 11, 2011
Ardella Marie Renn (age 88) entered into rest on November 11, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was born on July 5, 1923 to parents John and Mildred (Purrier) Betts in Dunn Center, ND. Ardella graduated from Killdeer High School in Killdeer, ND and attended ND State Teachers College in Bismarck, ND. She received her teaching certificate, and taught school in...
Marian J. Dierks
Nov 11, 2011
Marian J. Dierks (age 69) entered into rest on November 11, 2011 at her home in the Spokane Valley. She was born on August 12, 1942 to parents Loren and Eva Middleton in Spokane. Marian attended Riverside High School in Chattaroy. She worked as a waitress, cook, and baked for several establishments, nursing homes, and retirement homes. She married her...
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