Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
John Clifford Habbestad
Dec 3, 2023
John Clifford Habbestad completed his baptism on Dec. 3, 2023. Born October 28, 1931, the third of nine children born to John and Clara Habbestad, Vashon Island, Washington. Following graduation from high school and Griffin Murphy Business College in Seattle, he joined the U.S.A.F., where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a 1960 graduate of Whitworth University,...
Dewey Hanson
Nov 27, 2023
Dewey Hanson was born on Oct. 31, 1928 at his parent’s home near Westbury, MN. He attended a one room country school, Dist. 7, and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1946. He was “born again” on June 27th 1947 at First Baptist Church in Detroit Lakes, MN.As a young man he began construction work with his father and...
Joyce Arlene (Kisby) Albers
Nov 19, 2023
Born June 11, 1935 Died November 19, 2023 Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother passed away peacefully in her home in Ellensburg, WA surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Minnie Kisby, brother Dennis Kisby, sister Carol Schlaeppi and stepdaughter Judy England. Survived by husband George; children Laura (Don) Rudolph, Janene (Greg) Webley, Dan (Judy) Lofgren, Paula (Ron)...
William Rottmayer
Nov 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Arthur "Bill" Rottmayer June 18, 1943 - November 19, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Rottmayer in his home on November 19, 2023 after a prolonged illness.Born June 18, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan, Bill's journey was marked by intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. He studied...
Daniel Duane Stewart
Nov 14, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Daniel Duane Stewart on November 14, 2023. Born in Kennewick, WA on October 19, 1954 to Marvin and Elizabeth, Dan was the third of four children.
Dan attended Washington State University where he met his wife of 48 years, Karen, during his freshman year. After graduation, and a brief stint in California, they settled in Spokane...
Karman T Blake, Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Karman Theodore Blake, Jr. passed away on Nov. 10, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.
He was born on Dec. 2, 1954 in Minot, North Dakota to Karmen & Anna (Killsthunder) Blake.
Paula Ann Claussen
Nov 8, 2023
Paula Ann Claussen (Quine), 88, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on November 8, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1935.
Paula was a remarkable woman who lived a life full of purpose and dedication. She was known for her active and strong-willed nature, always seeking opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. Paula worked for many...
Gwen Wyman
Nov 3, 2023
Gwen was welcomed on October 22nd, 1937 in Colfax, WA by Wendell, Arlene, and big brother Elwin Allen. She grew up in Pullman, WA and graduated from Pullman High School. She moved to Spokane after high school to attend Kinman Business College. While there, she met John Wyman who was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. They Married April 27th,...
Dolores Cain
Oct 23, 2023
Ruby Dolores (Broadus) Cain
Dolores Cain, 86, of Spokane, WA, passed away on October 23. Born in Wiggins, MS, on January 8, 1937 to Jesse Randall Broadus and Ruby Blanch Barnes, she was the fifth of six children. She married Mack Hayward Cain on April 25, 1956 in Montgomery, AL. After high school she worked as an accountant at Sears...
Garry Wayne Moore
Oct 23, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Garry Wayne Moore on October 23, 2023. Born in 1946 in Negaunee, Michigan to Thomas & Betty Moore, Garry enjoyed ski-jumping as a youth, as well as hunting, fishing, and woodworking throughout the years. He enlisted in the Marine Corp. and served in the Vietnam War Era. He also volunteered for...
Betty Ellen Renford
Oct 20, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Betty Ellen Renford. She was born April 10, 1927 in Dwight, Ill., to Ernest and Martha Johnson. Betty married Jack on January 17, 1950 and they were married for 64 years, until Jack’s passing in 2014. She was a stay-at-home mom to John and Sharon. Betty was the ultimate volunteer, active in...
Ebba Ostrom
Oct 17, 2023
Ebba Ostrom, March 19, 1931 - October 17, 2023. Ebba was born in Stavsnäs near Gothenburg, Sweden. At 25 years of age, Ebba came to America on a six-month Visa to work as a governess for a prominent family in Washington, D.C. Ebba spoke five languages and was a trained draftsman (structural engineering architect). She moved to San Francisco, where...
Lisa Linn Cummins
Oct 6, 2023
Lisa Linn Baker, born to Melvin and Fonda Baker on January 29, 1960, was loved and cherished by all who knew her. Lisa had one brother, Dale. She was a graduate of Shadle Park high school before moving on to Spokane Falls Community College, then to EWU to pursue a career in teaching.
In July of 1982, Lisa married...
Patricia Ann Haines
Oct 4, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Ann Haines, passed away in her Spokane home, surrounded by loved ones on October 4, 2023. Patricia was born in Fremont, Nebraska to Viggo and Imogene Mortensen on July 27, 1936. She was the oldest of six children and was raised on her father’s farm in Omaha, Nebraska. She shared many memories of her life on the farm,...
Dan Evans
Sep 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Evans, born in 1951 in Spokane, Washington. He lost his brave battle against cancer on September 30, 2023.
Dan graduated from Rogers High School in 1969 where he was very involved in sports. He continued on in life enjoying sports as well as coaching sports. He retired from...
Darwin D. (Dick) Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Darwin D. (Dick) SmithJuly 15, 1934 – September 27, 2023
Dick was born in July 15, 1934 in Bloomington, Nebraska to Herman and Hazel (Soderlin) Smith. The family migrated to theWest Coast to Oregon.
Dick grew up in Salem and graduated from North Salem High School in 1952 and was very proud of his school years being Yell King. It...
Bethany Grace Mooter
Sep 23, 2023
Bethany Grace (Mooter) Beck was born on October 5, 1987 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Paul and Sandra Mooter.
She passed away on September 23, 2023 in Auburn, Washington.
Betty L. Sanders
Sep 19, 2023
Betty Lou Sanders of Medical Lake, WA went to be with the Lord September 19, 2023. Betty was 81 years old, born May 16, 1942 to Leonard & Waneita Rees in Port Orchard, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents & husband, Joseph H. Sanders. She is survived by her sister Linda Davidson, brother Tom Rees, daughters Jodie...
Jerry Fross
Sep 11, 2023
Jerry L. Fross, a beloved member of the Spokane, Washington community, passed away on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1948, in Spokane, to his loving parents. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his stepfather, and daughter. He is survived by his four sons, several grandchildren...
Bruce Byron Bishop
Sep 10, 2023
Lt. Bruce Byron Bishop passed away in the afternoon of September 10th, 2023, after a long and storied life and a short battle with cancer. He blessed his family with a week’s time to say our final goodbyes, but even more so by providing caring hands to carry us through and loving hugs just as big as his heart. He...
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