Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Doris L. Sims

Doris L. Sims

Oct 7, 2014

Beloved mom, gramma, great gramma, sister, aunt, and friend Doris Lorraine Sims, breathed her last breath on Oct. 7th, 2014. She has gone home to her Lord and King with his house of many mansions (John 14:1-4). She came to the earth at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on February 15th, 1921, the eldest child and only daughter of Guy and Edna...

Phyllis Anne Kerns

Phyllis Anne Kerns

Oct 7, 2014

Phyllis Anne (Perazzo) Kerns, 73, of Sun City West, AZ, died on October 7, 2014 of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Phyllis was born in Providence, RI on September 6, 1941 to Anthony and Rose Perazzo. She was raised in San Francisco, CA. Phyllis graduated from Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, CA in 1959. She was married to James (Jim) Kerns for...

Carolyn J Harbert

Carolyn J Harbert

Sep 30, 2014

Harbert, Carolyn J. (Berk) (Age 80) Peacefully joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2014.She was born on February 9, 1934 in Spokane, WA to Roy and Edith Berk of Glenrose. Carolyn graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1951. She completed her nursing degree at Deaconess Hospital in 1954-55, where she then served in the...

Wilson R Saunders

Wilson R Saunders

Sep 29, 2014

WILSON ROUSSEAU SAUNDERS Wilson Saunders was born October 1, 1916 in Stamford, Texas to Andrew and Cora Saunders and passed away September 29, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. He was the third child of ten children, and because his father was an itinerant evangelist the family moved throughout the south. He recalled they were dirt poor but there was much love,...

Edward C Cato

Edward C Cato

Sep 28, 2014

CATO, Edward C. "Ed" (Age 79) - Born on October 17, 1934 in Gibson, Georgia. Ed was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 28, 2014 in Spokane Valley, WA. Ed is survived by his wife, Donna; three daughters, Rickee, Dianna and Jessica; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday,...

Patti Curry Dawe

Patti Curry Dawe

Sep 25, 2014

DAWE, Patti Curry - Entered into rest on September 25, 2014 in Spokane Valley, WA. Born in Spokane to Addison and Ida McCallum, Patti was the youngest of six kids, brothers Dick, Jerry, Don and sisters Virginia and Shirley. Patti was close to all her siblings and loved them deeply. After graduating from Rogers High School, Patti married Jack Curry...

Joanne Rosenthal

Joanne Rosenthal

Sep 25, 2014

ROSENTHAL, Joanne (Rossi) (Age 80) – Entered into rest on September 25, 2014 in Spokane, WA. Joanne was born in Spokane to Mary and Tony Rossi on August 4, 1934. She attended St. Aloysius Elementary School and Rogers High School. In 1951, Joanne married Iredelle Rosenthal and together raised three daughters. She worked in the nursery at Holy Family Hospital...

Lois E. Stickelmeyer

Lois E. Stickelmeyer

Sep 24, 2014

STICKELMEYER, Lois H. (Age 86) - Born on May 12, 1928 in South Dakota. Lois grew up in Loon Lake, WA graduating from Deer Park High School in 1946. She married Leonard in 1947 and lived in Spokane the rest of her life. Lois loved gardening, music, sewing and especially her family. She lived her life for others and her...

Suzanne E Babb

Suzanne E Babb

Sep 21, 2014

BABB, Suzanne E. (age 78) – Entered into rest in Coeur d’Alene, ID on September 21, 2014. Born in Moscow, ID on August 3, 1936, to Omer and Marjean (Crites) Watson, Suzanne enjoyed her childhood growing up in Whitman County with her seven siblings. She attended local schools, graduated from Garfield High School, and attended the University of Idaho. She...

Betty Jo Stein

Betty Jo Stein

Sep 21, 2014

Stein, Betty Jo (age 80) Entered into rest on September 21, 2014. She was born in Williston, North Dakota on August 16, 1934 to parents Ted and Erma Hintz. A resident of Spokane for over 60 years, Betty Jo graduated from Marycliff in 1952. She married Henry J. Stein in 1987, and together, they made Spokane their home. Betty Jo...

Natale "NAT" Joseph Bonanno

Natale "NAT" Joseph Bonanno

Sep 20, 2014

BONANNO, Natale “Nat” Joseph - Loving husband, father, and grandfather joined the Lord Saturday, September 20th. Born in New York City, Nat married his wife of 50 years, Biruta, in 1964. Nat worked as an auditor for US Industries where he traveled domestically and internationally. Desiring to be home with his young family, in 1976, he transferred to Fiberform Boats...

David C Ferguson

David C Ferguson

Sep 14, 2014

FERGUSON, DAVID C.  (age 84) – Entered into rest on September 14, 2014 in Spokane, WA. Born in Gillette, WY, David had been a resident of the area for the past 25 years. He was a graduate of Sheridan, WY High School and later earned his degree in Criminal Justice. He served our country in the U. S. Navy during...

Areta May Holms

Areta May Holms

Sep 11, 2014

  Areta May Holms (age 89)Areta May Holms was born in Spokane on October 5, 1924 to Duffle David and Winifred (Barnes) Haworth, their only child. She passed away September 11, 2014 in Salem Oregon where she lived the past two years.Areta graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1941. She was active in Rainbow Girls and served as a...

Warren L. Triebwasser

Warren L. Triebwasser

Sep 9, 2014

TRIEBWASSER, Warren L. (age 78)- Entered into rest on September 9th, 2014 in Spokane, WA, his home for over 55 years. Born in Walla Walla, WA to Edward and Luetta (Kiehn) Triebwasser, Warren attended local schools, graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1954. He entered the Air Force, served our country, and was honorably discharged as an Airman 1st...

Kim D. Nechanicky

Kim D. Nechanicky

Sep 7, 2014

NECHANICKY, Kim DeAnn (Age 58) Passed away on September 7, 2014 at her home in Des Moines, WA. Kim was born on December 27, 1955 in Spokane, WA to James T. and Phyllis B. Nechanicky. Daughter to a Navy man, Kim experienced schooling in Spokane, San Diego, and Hawaii before graduating from Radford High School in Hawaii in 1973. After...

Elizabeth B Reynolds

Elizabeth B Reynolds

Sep 5, 2014

Elizabeth I. Barkley Reynolds “Liz” October 14, 1921 – September 5, 2014 Born October 14, 1921 in Ellwood City, PA to parents Oran and Irene (Galvin) Barkley. Liz graduated from Lincoln High in 1939 and then attended Slippery Rock State Teachers College where she met and married George Stitzinger. They had two children, Gary Wayne and Lynne Barkley (Missy). They...

Edward D Larson

Edward D Larson

Aug 26, 2014

Edward David Larson (Age 87) Edward was born 26 Jun 1927 in Bellingham WA, the first child of Fred & Ivy (Withers) Larson. He spent his childhood in the Ten-Mile region attending the old Victor School on the Hannigan Road just south of the family home and in 1945 graduated from Meridian High School. With the passing of his father...

Kellene L Greer

Kellene L Greer

Aug 23, 2014

In Loving Memory of Kellene Loraine  Greer"LADYBUG" Aged 55 years, resident of North Central Care Center, Spoknae, WA, and passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Cause of death was complications of diabetes. A lifelong resident of Spokane, Kellene was born on June 5, 1959 in Spokane. As the third child in a family of eight siblings, Kellene took care...

Anders Thyssen Scott

Anders Thyssen Scott

Aug 19, 2014

SCOTT, Anders T. (age 74) Entered into rest while fishing on August 19th at the Lincoln Boat Launch north of Davenport, WA. Born to Peter and Magda Scott in Spangle, WA on December 18, 1939, Anders was a lifelong resident of Spangle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his sister, Eileen Scott. He is...

Gerald A Brodeur

Gerald A Brodeur

Aug 19, 2014

BRODEUR, Gerald A. "Jerry" (Age 77) Entered into rest on August 19, 2014, at his Spokane home. Born in Fall River, MA, on July 24, 1937 to Gerard and Dora (Cormier) Brodeur. Jerry joined the United States Air Force in 1954. He married his sweetheart, Clara, in 1958 and they were stationed in England. He served a tour of duty...

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