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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Kenneth L. Shenkel, Jr.
Nov 10, 2009
A long time resident of Deer Park, Ken entered into rest on November 10, 2009. He was born on July 29, 1923 in East Liverpool, Ohio to parents Kenneth and Dorothy Shenkel. He served proudly in the United States Navy. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Shenkel,III of Morgan Hills, CA, Kurt Shenkel of Goleta, CA, Karen Shenkel of...
Hiram V. Atteberry
Nov 8, 2009
Beloved Husband, Papa, Uncle, and Friend peacefully passed away on November 8, 2009. Hiram was born November 16, 1926 in Chico, CA. He graduated from Chico High School in 1945 and soon after joined the Air Force. Hiram retired from the Air Force after proudly serving 23 years for his country. He enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. After marrying...
Edward J. Heine
Nov 7, 2009
(age 84) A long time resident of Spokane entered into rest on November 7, 2009. Ed was born on August 7, 1925 to parents Jacob and Caroline Heine in Grand Forks, ND where he lived until he entered the service during WWII. Ed served aboard the USS Independence as a 1st Class aviation electrician until the end of the war....
Charles "Bill" W. Hay
Nov 7, 2009
(age 89) A lifelong Spokane resident Bill entered into rest on November 7, 2009. He was born on November 1, 1920 in Spokane to parents Charles and Ethel Hay. Bill graduated from North Central High School in 1939 and entered the US Merchant Marines in 1941. Graduating from the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY in 1942, he went...
Patrick Timothy O'Brien
Nov 5, 2009
Our beloved Patrick Timothy O’Brien returned to his Heavenly home on November 5, 2009, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born February 22, 1953, Pat grew up in Morgan Acres, where he developed a love of the outdoors, sports, skiing, cars, and adventure of all kinds. An avid outdoorsman, dirt bike riding, hiking and fishing were a daily part of...
John Victor DelMedico
Nov 4, 2009
DELMEDICO, John V. - Passed away surrounded by his family on November 4, 2009. John, born 10/23/1925, was the oldest son of an Italian immigrant, He was a navy veteran of WWII, a 43 year employee of International Paper Co., where he rose to the position of Production Manager, and a dedicated family man. John is survived by his precious...
Shirley F. Hagle
Nov 2, 2009
A "Celebration of Life" will be held in Shirley's honor from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2009 at Regency at Northpointe 1224 E. Westview Court Spokane, WA
Avory L. Snyder
Oct 31, 2009
Avory L. Snyder October 13, 1991 - October 31, 2009 He was a loving soul that brought a smile and laugh to anyone who needed it. His loving memory lives on and will never be forgotten. He left behind his mother and son, along with many family and friends. We will all love you forever. A funeral service will be...
Jessie M. Stromberg
Oct 27, 2009
STROMBERG, Jessie M. "Jay" - Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savoir on October 27, 2009. An elder member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Born on June 15, 1915 in Peach, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. Stromberg; parents, Charles and Philomene Lynn; three sisters,...
Frank "Syl" Sylvin Fulwiler
Oct 26, 2009
F. Sylvin Fulwiler passed away October 26, 2009 in Spokane, Washington. Syl served as Spokane's City Manager, its Chief Executive, from 1963 to 1977--a period when Spokane was transformed from a declining urban center to a world-destination "Expo City" and an officially designated All-American City. He had an administrator's hand in almost everything that happened in the development of Spokane...
Carl "JIM" Smith
Oct 24, 2009
SMITH, Carl James “Jim” (age 82) – Passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2009. Born in Aberdeen, WA to Claude and Louella Smith, Jim grew up in Portland, OR with his sister, Marian. He graduated from Grant H.S. in 1944 and joined the Army. He spent most of his service time in Hawaii. After the war, Jim attended the University...
Joyce Allman Miller
Oct 20, 2009
Joyce, A. Miller (age 95) a 28 year resident of Spokane, entered into rest on October 20, 2009. She was born on May 17, 1914 in Wanganui, New Zealand. Joyce graduated from college in Auckland, New Zealand with a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse in the Kendu Miss Bay Hospital in Africa, also helping to manage the...
Joseph R. Deiss, Jr.
Oct 20, 2009
Joe was born September 3, 1932, in South St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Magdalene Deiss. He graduated form South St. Paul High School in 1951. He was a star on the high school football team, and was an excellent downhill skier, an an avid golfer. He worked with his parents in their dog breeding and training business. Joe, along...
Connie Lynn Bittick
Oct 17, 2009
Constance "Connie" Lynn (Day) Bittick (age 68) passed away in her sleep on October 16th. She was born on May 25, 1941, the youngest child of James W. and Sarah E. Day. She grew up in Chewelah, WA and graduated from Jenkins High School in 1959, where she played the trumpet in the band and served as a drum majorette....
Betty Mae Holinka
Oct 16, 2009
Entered into rest on October 16, 2009 in Spokane, WA, her home for the past 63 years. Betty was born to Edward and Emma Barnes on July 17, 1927 in Tauton, MN. She married Frank Holinka in St. Louis, MO and they moved to Spokane in 1946. Betty was a homemaker, tending to her house and two children, David and...
Martin "Marty" David Kallestad
Oct 16, 2009
Marty Kallestad Age 51 Passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Spokane, raised in Kirkland, WA where he graduated from Lake Washington High school in 1976. He attended WSU and began his own insurance business. Marty is survived by his loving wife, three children, three grandchildren, his parents, two brothers a sister and many...
Agnes Louise Hutts
Oct 16, 2009
Hutts, Agnes Louise (Amdahl) (age 89) entered into rest on October 16, 2009. Born in Hettinger, North Dakota on January 1, 1920, Agnes moved to Washington with her family in 1937. She began working in 1939 doing various jobs, and during the war worked at White Pine Sash cutting ammunition boxes. After the war, Agnes worked at the Chirrio Inn...
Emilio B. Zamora
Oct 15, 2009
ZAMORA, Emilio B. - Passed away on October 15, 2009 peacefully after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 14, 1932 to Fulgencia and Cristobal Zamora in Lincoln, NM, seventh of twelve children. Emilio went to Captain High School where he graduated in 1951. He went to New Mexico State University (NMSU) where he received a BS in Agriculture...
Darrell H. Jenkins
Oct 14, 2009
Darrell Henry Jenkins was born in Youngstown Ohio on September 13th 1961 to the late William H.(Billy) Jenkins and Ethel D. Venable (Doo) Jenkins. Darrell resided in Medical Lake, WA. He loved to fish and sing Karaoke at Picnic Pines and Wagon Wheel with his wife Brenda. But most of all he loved his garden, his yard, and his dogs....
Sadie Virginia Rima
Oct 13, 2009
Rima, Sadie V. (age 102) entered into rest on October 13, 2009. She was born in Peach, WA on April 2, 1907 to parents Charles and Philomine Lynn. Sadie was a lifelong resident of Northeastern Washington and she was the oldest enrolled tribal member of the Spokane Tribe. She married Charles S. Rima and together had seven children. Charles preceded...
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