Edward Thomas Presnell

PRESNELL, Edward “Tom” 1923 ~ 2015 Edward “Tom” Presnell passed away on March 29th, 2015 at the age of 92 in Spokane, Washington. Tom was born on February 2nd, 1923 to Karl and Etta Presnell in Cheney, Washington. He graduated in 1941 from Cheney High School. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and was discharged just after the end of World War II. Tom was a Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star, Past Worshipful Master of Temple Masonic Lodge #42, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, and the El Katif Shriners. Tom married Bonnie Harris in 1963, raised three sons and started and owned the Presnell Mobile Home Park in Cheney for 40 years. He also worked for the United States Postal Services until his retirement in 1985. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elmer and Clifford Presnell and his first wife Pauline Presnell. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Presnell; children Richard & Sandi Harris of Coburg Oregon, Jeff & Kimberly Harris of Medical Lake, Washington and Martin & Deena Presnell of Sandpoint, Idaho; grandchildren, Rob Harris, Blake Harris, Brianna Harris, Max Harris, Jared Presnell and Makenna Presnell; and two great grandchildren, Nathan Harris and Devin Harris. Tom was a hard worker who adored his grandchildren and always had a witty joke to tell. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Friday, April 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 East 65th Avenue in Spokane, Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital at shrinershospitalforchildren.org or the charity of your choice.