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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Edgar "Red" Alva Long
Aug 10, 2020
Edgar (Red) Alva Long was born on October 27, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri and passed away surrounded by his family on August 10, 2020. Ed spent his school years in Goddard, Kansas, and remained lifelong friends with many of his classmates. He graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in education and taught high school business classes and...
Rick S Kincaid
Aug 10, 2020
KINCAID, Rick S. (age 74) – Entered into rest on August 10, 2020 at home in Nine Mile Falls. No services are planned locally.
Gary Lee VanDyke
Aug 7, 2020
VanDYKE, Gary Lee (age 78) – Entered into rest at home in Malden, WA, on August 7, 2020. Born in Spokane, on January 28, 1942. Gary was proud to graduate from Rosalia High School (1960), earned his Bachelor’s from WSU (1966), and a Master’s Degree from the U of W (1999). He married the love of his life, Marie Neher...
Lanny Lee Ross
Aug 4, 2020
Lanny Lee Ross succumbed to cancer on August 4, 2020, at his home he shared with his life partner and best friend, Ella Donahoe. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. Lanny was born in Spokane, Wa to Frank and Ruth Ross of whom preceded him in death along with his brother Donnie Ross. Lanny attended...
Jack Harris Schuman
Jul 30, 2020
SCHUMAN, Jack Harris (age 99 years) – Entered into God’s Care and Keeping on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after a short illness with cancer. He was born on March 19, 1921, the 2nd son of William and Helen Milligan Schuman in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Addison Jr High School and graduated from John Hay High School in 1941. Jack enlisted...
James W. Boley
Jul 7, 2020
PROFIL AMATO VIR, TE VIDEBO IN CALELO (Profile of a Beloved man, I will see you in Heaven) It is with a tearful smile the family and friends of James William “Bill” Boley mourn his peaceful passing in Spokane on July 7, 2020 at the age of 90. Born in Yakima, Washington on October 30, 1929 the eldest child of...
Mattie Lee Raines
Jun 16, 2020
Mattie Lee Raines passed away on June 16th, 2020, with her daughters by her side, in the memory care unit at Royal Park Health & Rehabilitaion in Spokane Wa. She was born on February 3, 1931 in Humphrey Ark. to Vernon L. Cates and Bessie A. Cates (Owens) Mattie was raised in Arkansas, working the cotton fields, of which she...
Robert Yamada
Jun 16, 2020
It is with a great sadness we inform you our son, Robert Yamada, went to heaven on the morning of June 16, 2020 due to complications from Quadriplegia. He was born at Deaconess Hospital June 18, 1988 to John Yamada and Renea Egger Yamada. Robert was the older brother to Jeffrey. He was shy of his 32nd birthday when he...
Louise Kathleen Johnson
May 25, 2020
JOHNSON, Louise Kathleen “Lou” (Age 73) – Born April 2, 1947 in Spokane, WA: entered into rest May 25, 2020 in Spokane, WA. A graduate from Rogers High School and EWU. Lou will be greatly missed by numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Olivia M. Johnson. No public service will be held per...
Dale Q Cooper
May 21, 2020
COOPER, Dale Quentin – Dale went to join his beloved wife, Freda, on May 21st, 2020. It was our hope to have a memorial service honoring him this month on the Saturday closest to what would have been his 95th birthday. However, do to the current health conditions, we will again postpone our public memorial. Please know, we will get...
Patricia M Martin (Alberts-Peoples)
May 11, 2020
Patricia M Martin (Alberts-Peoples) passed away May 11, 2020 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Galesburg, ND to Arthur and Elma Alberts the oldest of three children. In 1953 she married Neal Peoples and they had two daughters, Debra and Melinda (Mindi). They divorced in 1980. In 1986 she married James Martin, who always said she was his best...
Frank Joseph Ross, Sr.
May 10, 2020
With sad hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend Frank J. Ross Sr. 87, on May 10, 2020. Frank was born in Republic, Washington on August 5, 1932 to Frank and Marie Carmella Ross. He was the youngest of nine children and one of only two boys, all of whom have predeceased him....
A. Loreen Birge
May 6, 2020
BIRGE, Anna Loreen (age 95) - Passed away Wednesday, May 6th in Spokane. She was the first born to Percy and Gertrude Rhoads, on June 12, 1924, in Burnt Valley (outside Chewelah) in a log cabin. Loreen and her sister Velma Arlene Mahaffey (deceased) attended grade school at Hamilton Elementary and graduated from Rogers High School. Loreen was married April...
David Jewel Moore
May 5, 2020
Retired Lt. Col. David J. Moore USMC left for a higher calling May 5, 2020. He was a veteran who served bravely and honorably for 20 years. He flew helicopters during his three separate tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a man of many talents leaving a legacy that will continue to impact many lives. He was a man...
William Frank Lehman
May 4, 2020
Lehman, William F. (age 76) William Frank Lehman, better known as Frankie, passed away on Monday evening May 4th in his Chattaroy home having lost his courageous fight with cancer. Frank was born on June 29th 1943 in Yakima to Frank and Lotus Lehman, but spent most of his life in the Chattaroy area after graduating from Mead High School...
Peggy Peck-Rousseau
Apr 17, 2020
Peggy Peck-Rousseau, a resident and friend to the Chewelah and Spokane communities passed away on April 17th, 2020 in Meridian, Idaho. Peggy was born to Arthur and Alma Keys, October 10th, 1928 in Baker City, Oregon. The middle of six children, Peggy’s first thirteen years she resided in Union, Oregon, until the families move to Wrights Valley, Washington. Later in...
Louis Charles Stromberg
Apr 13, 2020
Louis Charles Stromberg was born in Nespelem, WA on January 13, 1941 and passed away on April 13, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Henry, and Jessie (Jay) Stromberg and his grandparents Charles and Philomene Lynn. Louis is survived by Lois, his wife of over 60 years, his daughters; Loree (Marvin) Eads,...
Wilfred "WISH" L Nowlan, Sr.
Apr 1, 2020
NOWLAN, Wilfred L., Sr., “Wish” (age 87) – Entered into rest on April 1, 2020 at home in Spokane. Born in Winona, MN, Wish was an industrious self-made businessman, successful in automotive services most of his life. In the early 50’s, Wish began the first full-service gas station in Winona, MN. On a trip to Post Falls, ID, to visit...
Bernice Joycene Fitts
Mar 27, 2020
FITTS, Bernice Joycene (Smith) age 87- Entered into rest on March 27th at Cornerstone Court in Spokane. Born in Sardis, OK, she had been a resident of Spokane for the past 48 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking, and camping. She so enjoyed her Bible study. Bernice was widowed when her husband, Bob, passed in 1982. She is survived...
Andrew L. Keon
Mar 25, 2020
KEON, Andrew L. (Andy) July 16, 1940 ~ March 25, 2020 On the morning of March 25th, the world lost an amazing man, Andy died unexpectedly. He was born July 16, 1940 in Lewiston, ID, to parents Alphonse and Lillian Keon. Graduated from Rogers H.S. in 1958 and went on to join the Army Reserves for four years. In 1963,...
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