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Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
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.
Russell M. Elmore
Dec 15, 2017
Russell Elmore, a life long resident of the Spokane area, passed away December 15th, 2017, at the age of 85. A talented musician and songwriter, Russ made music his career. He formed his first band, the Stringdusters, at 17. He taught guitar at Guertin and Ross music store, and then at Hoffman's Music in the '50s and '60s. Russ became...
Ronald Fredrick Steffer
Dec 10, 2017
STEFFER, Ronald Frederick (age 64)- Passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home in Spokane, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born in La Mesa, California on December 13, 1952. The son of Marie and Walter Bentley, Ron spent his entire career in the military and was a distinguished, decorated, and retired veteran of...
Christi C. Hummell
Dec 5, 2017
HUMMELL, Christi (Farrell) (Age 58) – Passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1958 in Galesburg, IL. Christi attended North Central High School in Spokane and earned an accounting degree from SFCC. She worked as a real estate loan processor. Christi married Ross A. (Alex) Hummell in 1986. Christi lived life to...
Dean C. Powell
Dec 4, 2017
Dean Clinton Powell - Born in 1976, died tragically this past week at the age of 41. Survived by his son, Clinton; mother, Cleo; four brothers, Shawn, Jessie, Danny and Joey; sisters, Brandy and Kriste; as well as aunties, nieces and nephews. We will miss his unique outlook on life, his humor and twinkly blue eyes. Dean was an artist...
Eva May Gowdey
Dec 2, 2017
GOWDEY, Eva May (Means), age 91 passed away of complications from dementia on December 2, 2017 in Milton, WA. Eva was born near Winona, WA on Feb 4, 1926 to Vera Maybelle Means (Dane) and William Fridley Means. Her family of 4 girls included Wilda, Eva, Mildred and Dawn. She graduated from high school at St. John then moved to...
William "Bill" Lee DeWitt
Nov 24, 2017
Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Bill entered into rest on 11/24/17, in Spokane, WA. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM at the Spokane Salvation Army Chapel, 222 E Indiana, with Major Ken Perine officiating. Private interment at Willamette National Cemetery.
Rebecca Gail Panagos
Nov 16, 2017
Rebecca G. Panagos, 60, passed away in the presence of loved ones on Nov 16, 2017 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Spokane, WA on Jan 10, 1957. She graduated from North Central HS in 1976. She was a member of the Deer Park Eagles. She enjoyed making hats for the children of Haiti. She is survived by her...
Paul Ryan Yurik
Nov 16, 2017
YURIK, Paul Ryan (Age 37) - It is with deep sorrow that we share the loss of our beloved, Paul. We find comfort in knowing that he is celebrating peace and joy in heaven with his Dad, and loved ones who passed before him. Paul was born in Spokane in 1979. He attended Brentwood Elementary through grade 4, and Walla...
Patricia Ann Hearn
Nov 7, 2017
HEARN, Patricia Ann (nee, Alverson), (age 91) – Entered into rest on November 7, 2017 in Spokane, WA, where she had been a 60 year resident. Born on January 11, 1926 in Eureka, MT to Manley and Jennie (Dais) Alverson, Patricia attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1943. She then attended Clarendon Junior College, marrying...
Theo Theodor, Sr.
Nov 6, 2017
-Born 4/2/37 in Karyai, Greece; Died 11/6/2017 at his home in Spokane. Theo was well known for his restaurants: The Pickle Barrel & The Milk Bottle. After retirement in 2006, he traveled throughout the U.S. & Canada. Theo is survived by Shelagh, his wife of 59 years; his son, Dean (Gina) of Fircrest, WA; daughter, Rachael(Rory) of Prince Edward Island,...
John Edward Sweo
Nov 3, 2017
SWEO, John Edward (Age 91) – June 10, 1926 – November 3, 2017 John was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Edward Sweo; and wife, Shirlee Ann Sweo. He is survived by his sister, Jean M. Stuchell; step daughter, Danee May; and two nephews, John and Jim Stuchell. A small private memorial has been held. Memorial contributions may be...
Edwin Marion Flory
Nov 2, 2017
Flory, Edwin Marion Clovis It is with great sadness that we announce Ed’s passing on November 2, 2017 at the amazing age of 98 years. He was born in Winchester, Idaho to Cecil Edwin Flory and Emma Eldora Clovis, the first of what would be a family of three boys. He was an only child for nine years, and thus...
Leona Vivian Minor
Oct 31, 2017
MINOR, Leona V. (Age 95) - Leona was called to be with the Lord shortly after celebrating her 95th Birthday. She grew up in Deer Lodge, Montana & moved to Spokane as a young woman. Leona met & married Jim Minor and was blessed with two sons. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, cousin, aunt & friend. Leona...
Joyce M. Stockton
Oct 30, 2017
STOCKTON, Joyce M. (Age 90) - Full obituary and service details to come.
Nettie Jane Fischer
Oct 30, 2017
FISCHER, Nettie Jane (Keller) (Age 88) – Nettie Fischer was born on November 25, 1928 in Dunn Center, North Dakota to Benjamin and Emelia Keller. She passed away on October 30, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. Harold, Nettie’s husband of 57 years, preceded her in death in 2004. Nettie is survived by her brother, Edwin Keller; her children, Roland Fischer, Sheila...
Joseph C. Rodgers
Oct 26, 2017
RODGERS, Joseph C. (age 89) – Entered into rest on October 26, 2017 in Spokane. He was born on Aug 15, 1928 in Joplin, MO. He was a retired veteran of the US Navy and the US Air Force, after 22 years of service. Joe was a member of North Hill Masonic Lodge #210; a 32 KCCH Scottish Rite Mason;...
Jeanne E Marque
Oct 22, 2017
MARQUE, Jeanne E. – Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017, at Royal Park Care Center, in Spokane. She was born in Spokane, WA, in 1944 to Ruth and Lyle Marque. She graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, Gonzaga University-with a BA, and from the University of Miami-with an MA. After Gonzaga, she taught English and Philosophy at Lourdes...
Enid P Tronsen
Oct 16, 2017
TRONSEN, Enid Avilda – Enid passed away at Buena Vista Nursing Home in Colville, WA, on October 16, 2017. She and Edith were born on December 31, 1923 in Dooley, in the far Northeast corner of Montana. She had vivid memories of the Dust Bowl, the Depression, and the Second World War. Perhaps the greatest tragedy was the death of...
Diane Kay Herman
Oct 13, 2017
Diane entered into heaven on October 13, 2017 at the age of 73, where she was reunited with her parents, Cordellia Marie (Zeller) Herman and Joe B. Herman, whom she had dedicated her life too. She will also be reunited with her predeceased Brothers and Sisters, Eleanor, Connie, Robert, Beverly and Dennis. Diane is survived by Sister, Joan Ward, and...
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