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Patrick Francis King

Patrick Francis King

May 22, 2017

Patrick Francis King was unexpectedly taken into heaven on May 22nd, at the age of 90. Pat was born on February 10th, 1927 in Spokane Washington. He was the oldest of 3 children, of Cyril J King and Mary Frances Schmitz King. Pat attended St. Aloysius Catholic grade school; then attending Gonzaga High School, which is presently known as Gonzaga...

Wm. "Ken" Gilbert

Wm. "Ken" Gilbert

May 20, 2017

GILBERT, William “Ken” Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hospice House of Spokane. He is survived by his wife Gail R. Gilbert of 44 years, along with stepsons, Carl Hayden (wife, Stephanie), and Robert Hayden (wife, Lea). He was a proud grandfather of seven, Adam, Brenden, Marissa, Rachel, Samantha, Kacie and Cheyenne Hayden; also of five great-grandchildren, Gavin,...

Albert L.B. Kiefer, Jr.

Albert L.B. Kiefer, Jr.

May 19, 2017

KIEFER, Albert Lloyd Burton Jr. (Age 82) – Born on August 3, 1934 in Fairview, MT; entered into rest on May 19, 2017 in Spokane, WA. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE,WA. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017...

Richard V. Stallman

Richard V. Stallman

May 11, 2017

STALLMAN, Richard V. – Passed away on May 11, 2017 of natural causes. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Sharon Culton, Jerome Stallman, Carol Gross, Beverly Schmidt, Marvin Olson, Earle Olson, Michael Olson, John Olson and Gary Stallman; one daughter, April McNeil; and three step daughters, Joyful Fletcher, Loretta Shaw and Judy Schmitz. A memorial service will be...

Margaret "Maggie" Luella Jones

Margaret "Maggie" Luella Jones

May 10, 2017

JONES, Margaret L. (age 101) – Entered into rest on May 10, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Additional information to follow...

James J. Gray

James J. Gray

May 9, 2017

GRAY, James J. (Age 63) – Born on September 8, 1953; passed away on May 9, 2017. Jim grew up with seven older siblings in Four Lakes, WA and Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Gloria; two step children, Jody Houck (Brittany) and Amy Peterson (Russell); one son, Boyd; and eight grandchildren, John, Skyler, Jacob,...

Rachel Lee Mahoney

Rachel Lee Mahoney

May 5, 2017

Of Spokane, Wash-ington, passed away on May 5, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, May 12, 2017 at 3624 West Indian Trail Rd., Spokane, WA 99208. Fr. Tim Hays of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be officiating. A private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will follow the funeral and reception. Funeral arrangements are being handled...

Kenneth Ray Van Buskirk

Kenneth Ray Van Buskirk

May 5, 2017

VAN BUSKIRK, Kenneth Ray “Ken” – Was born in Prescott, Arizona on March 16, 1933 to Robert and Opal Van Buskirk. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. His wife of 61 years, Joanne; his daughters, Kinnie Jo DuVall (Kevin DuVall), Lori Ann Karstens (Chuck Karstens)....

David Earl Ward

David Earl Ward

May 4, 2017

Spokane, WA-David Earl Ward, age 49, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Spokane Veterans Home after enduring the debilitating rigors of ALS. He is survived by his wife, Elke, children Mayla and James, father Gary (Lynnette), sister Pennee Schmitt (Michael) and niece Sydney. David grew up in Dumas, TX, graduated from Dumas High School and proceeded to attend college...

Anna M. Benner

Anna M. Benner

May 1, 2017

BENNER, Anna M. – Passed away on May 1, 2017 surrounded by family at Riverview Care Center. Anna was born in Bottineau, ND on December 14, 1928. She moved to Spokane at age 14. Anna worked at several restaurants in Spokane as a waitress and then a cook. Anna is survived by her son, Paul (Judy); daughter, Paulette; grandchildren, Debi...

Keith R. Williams

Keith R. Williams

Apr 25, 2017

Keith Williams was born April 28, 1942 to Opal and Dick Williams of Spokane. He died April 25, 2017 after many health complications. Keith was a resident of Spokane his entire life. He attended Holmes Elementary, Havermale and North Central High School. Keith was an Eagle Scout. Keith worked at Williams Seafood, in food service sales and real estate. He...

Dean Orison Gilbert

Dean Orison Gilbert

Apr 20, 2017

GILBERT, Dean O (age 91) – Entered into rest on April 20th, 2017 in Spokane, where he worked and lived for over 60 years. Born in Seattle, Dean graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton, WA, with the Class of 1943. He entered the U.S. Army and served in both WW II and Korea. He owned and operated...

Otis "Nick" G. Galbreath, Jr.

Otis "Nick" G. Galbreath, Jr.

Apr 17, 2017

GALBREATH, Otis G. Jr. “Nick” (Age 70) – Spokane, WA – Nick passed away on April 17, 2017 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Tacoma, WA to Otis G. Galbreath and Rose. Nick graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and went on to college at Spokane Falls Community College and then graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1978....

Otto Kuk, Jr.

Otto Kuk, Jr.

Apr 16, 2017

KUK, Otto Jr. (Age 91) – Passed away at his home in Spokane, WA with his daughters, Sheila and Marla; and son, Lance by his side. Otto was born the son of Otto and Emma (Weigum) Kuk, Sr. in Odessa, North Dakota. He was baptized January 10, 1933 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stanton, North Dakota. He attended a country...

JoAnn Wheeler

JoAnn Wheeler

Apr 16, 2017

Entered into rest on April 16th, 2017 at home outside Ford, WA. REST IN PEACE

Dave Matthew Brown

Dave Matthew Brown

Apr 15, 2017

Gone Fishing, Saturday, April 15, 2017 with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife Ann, Sons: Neil (Lenora), Carl (Cloe), Daughters: Cecelia (Eric), Teresa (Vaughn), Heather (Bob), 16 grandkids, 11 great-grandkids, Brother Mark, Father Bob, Mother Roberta, Uncle Ernie. Dave and Ann married April 3, 1987 and recently celebrated 30 years of wonderful marriage. They enjoyed...

Maxine Mary May Retter

Maxine Mary May Retter

Apr 7, 2017

RETTER, Maxine M. – (age 97) – Born in Spokane on May 3, 1919, “Maxie”, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2017 in her beloved Spokane. She was a lifetime resident of Spokane, attending local schools and graduating Mead High School with the class of 1936. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Retter in 2003....

Evelyn Marie Merrill

Evelyn Marie Merrill

Apr 4, 2017

Evelyn Marie Merrill, 91, passed away on, April 4th, 2017 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Spokane WA. She was born on July 3rd, 1925 in Spokane to Otto and Mabel Pohle. Evelyn graduated from North Central in 1944. After high school she worked at the Crescent Department Store until her marriage. Evelyn married Merten Merrill in 1946 in Spokane....

Mona Faye Weber

Mona Faye Weber

Apr 3, 2017

WEBER, Mona Faye (age 86) - Entered into rest on Monday, April 3, 2017 in Spokane. Mona was born in Spokane to John and Vera (Harris) Millhorn. She attended local schools and graduated from LCHS. She went on to receive her B.A. from Eastern Washington State College. She married the love of her life, Edwin E. Weber in November 1953....

Renee Brezee

Renee Brezee

Apr 3, 2017

BREZEE, Renee (Age 91) – A Spokane resident of 70 years, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by a son, Mark of Spokane; a daughter, Barbara Anne of Seattle; a sister, Jeanette Daurie of Ephrata; a grandson, Trevor of Spokane Valley; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

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