Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Mildred Rita Shaffer
Jun 12, 2009
Mildred Shaffer, 93, lovingly known as Granny, peacefully entered heaven on June 12, 2009 in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by her family. She was born August 13, 1915 in Venango, Pennsylvania to Margaret Jamison and Titus Shaffer. Granny was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, dedicating her life to her family. Granny had a true servant’s heart, nurturing and teaching three...
Bert Henry Lindgren
Jun 11, 2009
LINDGREN, Bert "Bowler Bert" Lindgren STRIKES OUT A lifelong bowler, Bert was born in Seattle on August 7, 1913 to Carl and Elida Eklov Lindgren. He graduated from Franklin High School and attended the University of Washington and the Cornish School of Music and Drama. He spent two years with the Moore Theatre Production Company, and maintained a lifelong interest...
James Eugene Reynolds
Jun 8, 2009
Reynolds, James E. (age 75) entered into rest on June 8, 2009. He was born on February 10, 1934 in Milan, WA to parents William and Juanita Reynolds. Jim graduated from Riverside High School in Milan in 1952, and serviced proudly in the U. S. Army. He worked for many years for Western Electric as a communications installer before retiring...
Marguerite "Maggie" Miller
Jun 7, 2009
Miller, Marguerite (Kincaid) (Age 78) Marguerite “Maggie” Miller passed away peacefully on June 7, 2009 in Spokane. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Raymond, in 2001. Maggie was born November 4, 1930 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, moved to Sandpoint, Idaho and later to Spokane where she resided until her death. A graduate of North Central...
Marvin Waldron Jewell
Jun 5, 2009
Marvin Waldron Jewell, 94, of Spokane passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009. He was born on August 23, 1914 in Sheldon, ND to Harold S. and Emma M. Jewell, the second of five children. Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was part of the D-Day Invasion. Before serving in the...
Flora "Ruthie" Ruth Schuermer
May 26, 2009
Passed away peacefully Tuesday May 26, 2009. A lifelong resident of Louisville KY, Ruthie spent her last seven years in Spokane to be close to her youngest son and daughter-in-law. She was cared for the past three years at Alpine Estates Adult Family Home in Deer Park where she was provided compassionate, loving care by Jessica, her family and staff....
Corma Jean Walls
May 24, 2009
Corma Jean Walls(age 75) entered into rest on May 24, 2009. She was born on March 7, 1934 in Poplar, MT to Lyle and Leila (Alexander) Tunison. Corma graduated from Rogers High School in 1952, and has been a resident of Spokane for over 70 years. She married Pal D. Walls in 1968, and they spent 33 years together before...
Jerry Mark Rancourt
May 24, 2009
RANCOURT, Jerry Mark (age 46) - Entered into rest on May 24, 2009. Memorial service pending.
Mai Thi Nguyen
May 22, 2009
NGUYEN, Mai Thi (Age 47) - Entered into rest May 22, 2009 in Spokane, WA. A Funeral Service will be held May 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Norma Irene Helms
May 22, 2009
Helms, Norma (Age 82) Entered into rest on the 22nd day of May, 2009. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Carl Helms and her son Perry Helms. She is survived by her son Dennis Helms of Billings, MT; daughter, Cathy Dow of Kennewick, WA; daughter, Debra Barnes of Madison, OH; and sister, Shirley Schock of Norfolk, NE. She...
Alton "Al" D. Hammer
May 15, 2009
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend entered in to rest with the Lord on Friday May 15, 2009. He was born on February 8, 1925 to Emma Trout & Harvey Hammer in Ansley, Nebraska the youngest of nine children. They moved to the Spokane area in 1938. He graduated from the Otis Orchards High School receiving his...
Eugene R. Cofini
May 15, 2009
COFINI, Eugene R. "Gene" - Born on October 11, 1932 and died peacefully with his wife by his side on May 15, 2009 from congestive heart failure. Gene was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years shortly after high school and then followed in his Dad's footsteps working in the jewelry business where...
Alexandra E. Phillips
May 13, 2009
Phillips, Alexandra E. (age 19) entered into rest on May 13, 2009. Memorial service will be 10:00am Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mountain View Assembly of God Church 633 E. Magnesium Rd. Spokane, WA. Riplinger Funeral Home, Spokane, WA
Dennis S. Moore
May 11, 2009
MOORE, Dennis "Scott" (Age 32) - Entered into rest May 11, 2009 in Spokane, WA. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 1-4 PM at 9314 E. Sinto Ave. He'll remain in our hearts forever.
Marjorie Mae Rozell
May 10, 2009
ROZELL, Marjorie Mae March 30, 1924 -- May 10, 2009 Passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the Hospice House in Spokane, WA. She was born in Almira, WA on March 30, 1924 to Paul W. and Ella Jessen. Moving to Coeur d'Alene, ID in 1927, she graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1941. She graduated from North...
Theophil Phillip Kleweno
May 10, 2009
Theophil P. Kleweno Born in Colfax on Dec. 21, 1911 to Phillip and Magdalena Kleweno. Went home with God on May 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. Survived by daughters, Kathleen Barry (Richard) and Eleanor Dickey; and sons, William, Pete (Nancy), and John; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his good friend, Mary Hurst....
Judy S. Redl
May 8, 2009
Memorial service will be held on May 13, 2009 at Riplinger Funeral Home 4305 N.Division Spokane, WA. Father Joe Weitensteiner, officiating.
Eural Etta Mae Nelson
May 8, 2009
NELSON, Eursal (Goodlake)(Age 86) Eursal passed away from lung cancer on May 8, 2009, in Spokane, WA at the Hospice House. She was born in Wilbur, WA, November 3, 1922 to Edward (Bud) and Hazel Goodlake. She worked in the shipyards during WWII, and later as a waitress at Grand Coulee Dam, where she met her husband of 45 years,...
Irene Janet Stoddard
May 7, 2009
Stoddard, Irene Janet (age 76) peacefully passed from this world to her heavenly home on May 7, 2009. She was born to Frederick (Fritz) and Hannah Schultz on April 30, 1933 in Kenmare, ND. Irene attended school in Coulee, ND until age 10 when the family moved to Kenmare. She graduated from Kenmare High School where she met many life-long...
Phoebe May Wynecoop
May 1, 2009
Phoebe Wynecoop: “Festoon Her Life With Praises!” Phoebe Marguerite Galbraith, enrolled Spokane, and Sinixt (Arrow Lakes Tribe) descendent, was born May 26, 1909 along the banks of the Columbia River in Gerome, Washinton. She was the third child (of nine) of William Galbraith and May (DeSautel) Etue Galbraith. When Phoebe was a baby her parents lived in a tent at...
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