Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
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.
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.
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