Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Stephanie F. Alaniz
Sep 21, 2018
ALANIZ, Stephanie (5/30/1957 – 9/21/2018) ~ Mother of five, passed away in Spokane on the first day of Autumn 2018, after a decade long battle with dementia. The Good Lord called her home. She passed peacefully in the loving arms of all of her children and nearby family. “We are forever united in the memory of Stephanie, RIP”.
Magna Johanna Patterson Knaggs
Sep 16, 2018
Magna died Sunday, September 16th 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was born January 1, 1918 on her family’s homestead in Chinook, Montana to Carl and Anna Larson. Her faith in God and her remarkable Norwegian family formed her early years in Libby, Montana. She moved to Spokane to complete High School at John R. Rogers while working as...
Richard "RICH" Patrick Schuerman
Sep 15, 2018
On Saturday September 15th Richard (Rich) Schuerman passed away surrounded by close family members and loved ones. Rich was born on November 12, 1966, and graduated from John Rogers High School in 1985. He is survived by his loving parents, Richard (Dick) and Lynda Schuerman, his 3 children, Karina (Tyler), Richard, and Courtney (Kessler) and their mom, Chris, his 4...
Debrah J. Johnson
Sep 8, 2018
Debrah J. Johnson, age 65, of Chattaroy WA, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2018, with her family at her side. She had struggled with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) for several months. Her spirit always remained peaceful and strong, a living example to others of her trust in God's faithfulness. Debrah's life displayed an endless, selfless love and devotion to...
David Pontius
Sep 5, 2018
The funeral service for David Pontius of Eagle Bend was held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend with Pastor Kali Christensen presiding..Surrounded by his family, David, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at his home in Eagle Bend, MN, with the outstanding care of Lakewood Hospice.David was born...
Sharon Ruth Yarwood
Aug 31, 2018
YARWOOD, Sharon Ruth (Age 75) – Loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister - Born on September 13, 1942 in Seattle, WA. Entered into rest on August 31, 2018 in Spokane, WA. A Spokane area residence for over 50 years. Sharon graduated from Soap Lake High School in 1960. She worked in the medical field as a Medical Assistant. Sharon is survived...
Charles J. Kallestad
Aug 25, 2018
KALLESTAD, Charles J. - Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 in Spokane Valley, WA. Chuck was born February 27, 1929 in Michigan City, North Dakota to Gyda C. (Upstad) and Charles M. Kallestad, the second of four children. The family moved from North Dakota to Spokane in 1941. Chuck attended Logan Grade School, and North Central High School. He...
May M Vidmar
Aug 23, 2018
VIDMAR, May Melina – (Spokane, WA) Born June 5, 1922 in Harrison, ID, May entered into eternal life peacefully at the age of 96, at Hospice of Spokane, on August 23, 2018, this past Friday. May was the wife of Kenneth Downs (deceased) and they had two daughters, the eldest, Roberta Downs, is married to Jesse Latham, residing at Falmouth,...
John Warren Gowdey
Aug 19, 2018
GOWDEY, John Warren (age 93) - Passed away on August 19, 2018 after a fall and breaking his hip in Federal Way, WA. John was born in Kalispell, MT on June 16, 1925 to Blanche Naomi Gowdey (Edmonson) and Alex William Gowdey. The family included 3 boys: Robert, Roger and John. John attended high school at Whitefish, MT, then enlisted...
Ivan Ellis Utt
Aug 18, 2018
Ivan passed away on August 18, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. He was born to Forrest and Nancy Utt in Riverside, Washington on July 23rd 1938. He attended school in Riverside, Washington and graduated from high school in Twisp Washington. He attended Multnomah Bible School for a year and served 4 years in the United States Air Force. On June 25,...
Marian Emily Thompson
Aug 17, 2018
THOMPSON, Marian Emily (Albershardt) - Born in Ritzville, WA on October 30, 1938, Marian entered into rest on August 17, 2018 at her home in Spokane WA. A 1956 graduate of Lind High School, Marian also graduated from Eastern Washington State College (EWU) in 1960. In 1971, she married George Harry Thompson and they lived together in Meridian, ID, until...
Grace E Frost
Aug 13, 2018
On Monday Aug. 13, 2018, the Heavens gained another angel. Grace E. Frost, a wise and exceptional woman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, passed peacefully at 104 yrs old. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack H. Frost, son Daryl M. Frost, daughters Lorraine E. Impecoven and Sandra K. Mortensen. She is survived by her daughter Marie R. Frost...
James Frederick Benthin
Aug 4, 2018
BENTHIN, James Frederick (age 76) – Entered into rest following a tragic accident at his home, on August 4, 2018. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 5, 1942, to Fred and Alberta Benthin, Jim attended Shaler High School. Jim entered the USAF in 1961. In 1965, following his service enlistment, he then graduated college with a degree in Civil Engineering....
George Edward Gettig
Aug 4, 2018
Ed Gettig: 11/10/37- 8/4/18 Went to meet Jesus on Aug. 4th, 2018. Preceded in death by his father (George), Mother (Jeanette), Brother (Ted), Sister (Elda). One Surviving sister Juanita Patterson. Survived by the love of his life, Bette Gettig. Married for 62 years. He had three beautiful children: Mike Gettig, John Gettig and Debbie Heden. He loved his seven grandchildren:...
Dennis E Flippen
Aug 1, 2018
FLIPPEN, Dennis E. – A 31 year resident of Loon Lake, WA, Dennis had also been a 19 year resident of Spokane. He had proudly served with the Army National Guard and the Naval Reserve. A Lather/Carpenter by trade, Dennis owned and operated Lakeside Decks and Docks of Loon Lake, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed music (guitar, harmonica, and piano),...
Cloyd Graham Christman, Jr.
Jul 31, 2018
CHRISTMAN, Cloyd Graham Jr. (age 89) – Entered his heavenly home on July 31, 2018 while in Spokane, WA. Born in San Fernando, California, to Cloyd Graham Christman, Sr. and Gladys (Pilgrim) Christman, Cloyd was one of six sons. He found his Lord and savior and spread the Gospel his entire life. Cloyd and his dear wife, Helen, raised their...
Ralph L Kline
Jul 30, 2018
KLINE, Ralph L. (age 85) – Entered into rest on July 30, 2018, at the home he built with his own hands. Born in Spokane, to Wilmont and Helen (Barton) Kline, Ralph attended local schools, graduating from John Rogers H.S. He married Esther Ruth Strickler and together they raised two son, David and Richard; and a daughter, Linda. He was...
Verna Irene Hoffman
Jul 28, 2018
Verna Irene Roseberry Hoffman was born on April 4, 1956 in Spokane, Washington to Earl and Frances Roseberry. She passed away on July 28, 2018 after a courageous fight with colon cancer. Verna graduated from Mead High School in 1974 and became a meat wrapper, working at various local stores during her career. Her many customers enjoyed Verna because she...
Edith Norma Wisecarver
Jul 25, 2018
Edith passed away peacefully and gracefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born Edith Norma Eliason at Cocolalla, Idaho on October 12, 1925. She grew up developing close relationships with both her family and friends. Many of those early friendships flourished for her entire lifetime. She was always a gracious and enthusiastic hostess,...
Donald Ray Hayes
Jul 24, 2018
HAYES, Donald Ray October 13, 1935 – July 24, 2018 Surrounded by friends and family Donald Ray Hayes a resident of Plummer, Idaho passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Hospice House of North Idaho. He was born on October 13, 1935 in Healdsburg, California to Pauline and Emmitt Hayes. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sylvia...
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