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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Linda Lou Rew
Jan 31, 2018
REW, Linda Lou (Formerly of Rice, WA)-Entered into rest on January 31st, 2018, in the Spokane Valley, her home for the past 49 years. She was born on May 5, 1939 to John and Pearl Ball in Colville, WA. Linda attended the Rice grade schools and graduated from Kettle Falls High School. She spent a career in the banking industry,...
Agnes Theresa Koch
Jan 29, 2018
KOCH, Agnes Theresa – Went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 29, 2018 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Glen Ulin, ND. She was the second of five children born to John and Gertrude Wurtz. She was in the second grade when they moved to Spokane and eventually settled in Peaceful Valley. What would have been her...
Brian P. Bailey
Jan 27, 2018
BAILEY, Brian P. (Age 35) Born on January 30, 1982 in Spokane, WA. Entered into rest on January 27, 2018 in Spokane, WA. No memorial service has been scheduled at this time.
Lena May McMurtery
Jan 24, 2018
MCMURTERY, Lena M. (Age 86) – Born on March 13, 1931 in Joplin, Missouri; entered into rest on January 24, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Lena was a Spokane area resident for 70 years. She attended Joplin High School in Joplin, MO. Lena was a devoted housewife and mother, who also enjoyed Bingo, Dancing and occasional gambling. She was preceded in...
Marjorie Regina Morris
Jan 22, 2018
The life and times of a remarkable woman. Marjorie Regina Hill Morris was born in Sanders, Idaho January 22, 1922. She met her husband, Ray Morris, in high school in St. Maries, Idaho. They were married in 1941. That same year, she graduated from Northwest Business College in Spokane. Soon after, they went to Portland, Oregon where they worked in...
James C. Wisdom
Jan 20, 2018
WISDOM, James C. (Age 90) - Born on January 28, 1927 in DeLeon, TX; entered into rest on January 20, 2018 in Spokane, WA. No public services are planned.
Sean David Bliss
Jan 11, 2018
Entered into rest on January 16, 2018 in Spokane. He was born in Spokane to John B. & Sherry L. (Springer) Bliss, on May 28, 1975. Sean attended local schools including North Central High School. He worked for various businesses while growing up, and worked as a warehouseman. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Sherry, less than a...
Connie Lynn Carroll
Jan 11, 2018
CARROLL, Connie L. (Age 61) - Entered rest on January 11, 2018, Spokane, WA. No public services will be held.
Thomas "TOMMY" Alfred Rousseau
Jan 10, 2018
ROUSSEAU, Thomas A. “TOMMY” (age 92) – In the always changing game of life, Tommy recently came to bat in the final inning trailing and facing a formidable foe. True to his nature he did not go down without a fight, sliding head first into home to try and keep the game alive. Sadly he didn’t quite beat the throw....
Ronnie D. Dixon
Jan 9, 2018
Ronnie was born Feb. 11,1943 to Lorren & Ada Dixon in Latah, WA. As a teenager Ronnie drove truck for local farmers during "harvest season" and worked at the Pea Processing Plant. He graduated from high school in Fairfield. WA. Ronnie moved to Seattle and went to work for Boeing. During a lay-off from Boeing, he worked part-time for Convoy...
David C Breshears
Jan 9, 2018
BRESHEARS, David C. (age 85) – Entered into rest on January 9th, 2018 in Spokane, WA, where he had been a resident for over 75 years. Born on Sept 5, 1932, in San Bernadino, CA, to Hoosier and Dorothy (Burns) Breshears, David entered the USMC directly out of high school. He served in Korea, where he was wounded and received...
John C. Wyman
Jan 9, 2018
John C. Wyman was born on February 14, 1937 in Nashua, NH. John devoted his life to his country, his family and to the service of others. He was a USAF veteran of the Korean Conflict honorably discharge with the rank of A/1C. John enjoyed a career in Printing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Irene...
Deirdre Diane Greer
Jan 8, 2018
Deirdre Diane Greer lived a beautiful, giving, and faithful life of 54 years. Quirky, clumsy, and stubborn she attacked life with a ferocious spirit which all her loved ones adored. No matter what personal struggles she faced, she always put God and others before herself. As a nurse she truly cared for her patients and did anything from deliver babies...
Karen Kay Preston
Jan 7, 2018
PRESTON, Karen Kay (age 75) Karen was born on July 7, 1942 near Edgeley, North Dakota to Luella V. Beebe. She passed away on January 7, 2018 in Spokane, WA. She graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1960 and married the late, Thomas A. Preston in 1961. They had one daughter, Donna, while living in California. Upon divorce, Karen moved...
Margaret Maxine Nix
Jan 4, 2018
NIX, Margaret M. (age 96) – Born on January 16, 1921 in Livingston, MT, Margaret, entered into rest on January 4, 2018 in Spokane, WA. A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Margaret treasured her family and made their home warm and secure. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leacil, in 2011....
Howard "Will" Lewis Scott
Dec 31, 2017
Howard "Will" Scott passed away peacefully at home on December 31st, 2017. Will was born on April 23rd, 1948 in Spokane, Washington to Howard Norman Scott and Marilyn Christine Moller. Will graduated from Gonzaga Prep in 1966 and attended the University of Washington and Central Washington University, where he received undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. Will met Patricia...
Sally R. Southerly
Dec 29, 2017
SOUTHERLY, Sally R. (Age 93) – Entered into rest on December 29, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Sally was born on February 2, 1924 to James E. Bloxom and Leola Dennis in Gillette, WY. There were 11 children in the family. She was the next to youngest and out lived all her brothers and sisters. Sally went through grade school in...
Dennis Ray Stilson
Dec 27, 2017
STILSON, Dennis Ray (age 68) – Entered into rest on December 27, 2017 in Spokane, WA, where he had been a long-time resident. Born to Dean and Jean Stilson, Dennis was raised in Oakesdale. Later moving to Garfield and graduating from Garfield High School. He loved to tinker and graduated from Spokane Falls C.C. with a degree as an Electronics...
Jay Orval Violette
Dec 25, 2017
VIOLETTE, Jay Orval, (Age 74) – Entered into rest on Christmas Day 2017 in Spokane, where he has lived for over 45 years. Born on April 2nd in Colville, WA to Adolph and Oma (Sanders) Violette, Jay graduated from Colville High School, WSU and Gonzaga Law School. He was a well respected attorney, practicing Civil Law in Spokane and semi-retiring...
Thomas D. Getchell
Dec 16, 2017
GETCHELL, Thomas D. (Age 72) - Born on July 16, 1945 in Pullman, WA; entered into rest on December 16, 2017 in Spokane, WA. No public services will be held.
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