Jim Rudolph

Jim Rudolph, 77, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on November 18, 2024. He was born in Spokane on December 7, 1946. 

Jim graduated from John R. Rogers High School, the University of Puget Sound, and Gonzaga University. He worked until his death as a CPA. He was a great humanitarian, spending many hours helping with Habitat for Humanity, the Valley Food Bank, his church, and the Alumni Association at Rogers High School. 

Jim was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathy. He is survived by his beautiful daughters, Emily (Dave) Waldman of Spokane, Joanna McDonald of Hawaii; his grandchildren, Seth (Jung) McDonald of Seattle and Caitlin Troy of Everett; and his sister Shirley (Paul) Galli of Spokane. He is also survived by nephews and nieces David Galli (Rob Sartain), Jacob (Emily) Troyer, Jenifer (Chris) Charles, Joel (Sarah) Merkel, John Merkel, Theresa Troyer and Jordan Troyer as well as many wonderful cousins. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, PO Box 2253, Spokane, WA 99210 or to the Women and Children's Free Restaurant, 1408 N Washington, Spokane, WA 99201. 

A celebration of Jim's well-lived life will be held at 1:00 on December 7 at Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N Division, Spokane.