Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Gary M Schumacher
May 4, 2014
SCHUMACHER, GARY M. May 11, 1954 – May 4, 2014 Passed away Sunday from a tragic accident. During his life, Gary was always helping somebody. He worked construction his whole life, along with tractor work. He enjoyed watching all sports. A graduate of Ferris High School, Gary furthered his education at SFCC, WSU, and Gonzaga, earning a Civil Engineering degree....
Scott M Ellison
May 2, 2014
Ellison, Scott M. (age 42) Scottie Ellison has left our world to be at home in Heaven. He lived life to the fullest while here on Earth, blessing many with his quick wit, loving smile and amazing heart! He was born and raised in Spokane, WA by his mother Kathy Azzinnaro. He was a talented soccer player through most of...
Laura M Basden
Apr 27, 2014
BASDEN, Laura Mae (age 83) entered into rest on April 27, 2014. She was born on January 14, 1931 to parents, Henry and Ella Mae Yeager in Saltese, Washington. Laura graduated from North Central High School in 1949. She married James D. Basden in 1950, and they spent 61 years together before his passing in 2011. A loving mother, wife,...
Gordon Laverne Helgeson
Apr 24, 2014
HELGESON, Gordon L. (age 86) - Entered into rest on April 24, 2014 in Spokane Valley, WA.
Irene Zilgme
Apr 22, 2014
ZILGME, Irene (age 93) entered into rest on April 22, 2014 at her home in Spokane. Urn will be shipped to Elk Park, NY for placement next to her husband, Edmunds, at the Latvia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Eileen Joyce Borchert
Apr 21, 2014
Eileen Joyce Borchert passed away comfortably at home on April 21, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 3, 1936 (an Election Year), to Harvey and Thelma Jamieson in South Connellsville, PA. Eileen graduated from Oil City High School in 1954 where her lifelong friendships began. She then graduated from Hamot Hospital School of Nursing in 1957...
Edith Lee Boyd
Apr 19, 2014
BOYD, Edith L. (Fritz) (Age 88) Edith was born on November 2, 1925 in Usk, WA. She married Olan Boyd in 1945. Edith was the “homemaker extraordinaire”, the ultimate Proverbs 31 woman. She went to be with her Lord on April 19, 2014. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, four sisters, and a grandson. She is...
Naomi Ruth SMITH
Apr 14, 2014
Naomi R. Smith, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born on August 24, 1917 in Higginsville, Missouri to William and Laura Brandow Arbuckle. Naomi was the youngest of 7 children and lost both her parents when she was 15. In 1937, Naomi married Thomas J. Ledford in Oklahoma City and had 2 children, Tom and Frank. Her husband...
Leonard M. Meier
Apr 14, 2014
MEIER, Leonard M. (Age 83) – Born on September 17, 1930 in Portland, OR; entered into rest on April 14, 2014 in Spokane, WA. Leonard graduated from Mead High School in 1948. His job description was a diesel mechanic while serving in the U.S. Navy. Leonard worked for many years at Holy Family Hospital as boiler engineer, maintaining the boilers,...
Philip H Dubois
Apr 13, 2014
Dubois, Philip H. (age 78) entered peacefully into rest on April 13, 2014. No local service will be held. Formal obituary will appear in the Colville Statesman Newspaper at a later date.
Beulah L Smith
Apr 12, 2014
Beulah L. Smith 1931-2014 The Earth lost an angel on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Beulah crossed over at home with family surrounding her after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Circle, Montana but called Spokane home for 61 years and raised 4 children here with her husband Leslie Smith, until he passed in 1968....
Gay Marie Ragan
Apr 12, 2014
RAGAN, GAY MARIE (Age 75) entered into rest on April 12, 2014. Obituary will be posted as soon as available.
E "Elaine" Tipke
Apr 8, 2014
E. "ELAINE" TIPKE (Age 91) Elaine was born near Odessa, WA, on November 9, 1922, to Fred and Mille Tipke and passed away on April 8, 2014 at Willow Grove Home in Spokane. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George and Edwin Tipke; and sisters, Rosella Atkinson, Bedelia Bertholf, and Violet Davis. She is survived by numerous...
Wayne "Kevin" Sullivan
Apr 1, 2014
SULLIVAN, Wayne “Kevin” April 14, 1954 ~ April 1, 2014 Kevin passed away at home after a very long illness. He was born to Edwin and Elva Sullivan in Velva, ND. He moved to the Spokane area in the mid 1970’s. After working in the logging industry for many years, he went to work at Spokane Public Schools and worked...
William "Bill" C. Harty
Mar 31, 2014
HARTY, William C. "Bill" (age 68) Entered into rest on March 31, 2014 in Spokane, WA. A private service was held.
James L Bonner
Mar 31, 2014
James L. Bonner (age 80) a lifetime resident, was born in Spokane on December 31, 1933 and entered into rest on March 31, 2014. Jim was a Korean Veteran who proudly served in the US Navy. He was also a Knight of Columbus at St. Joseph Parish. Jim retired from Kaiser Mead after 40 years. He is survived by his...
Betty M. Colvin
Mar 28, 2014
COLVIN, Betty M. (age 77) -Entered into rest on Friday, March 28th, 2014 in Spokane WA.
Nicholas "Nick" J Weitensteiner
Mar 26, 2014
Nick J. Weitensteiner (age 42) entered into eternal rest too soon, on March 26, 2014. Nick was born April 4, 1971 and adopted by loving parents John and Julie Weitensteiner. He graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1989 and shortly thereafter met the love of his life, Teresa. Nick and Teresa were married and started their family that included...
Wilda Hazel Black
Mar 24, 2014
BLACK, Wilda H. (age 97) entered into rest on March 24, 2014 in Spokane, WA. Her family will place her urn at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven, Kansas at a later date.
Vivienne D. Buchhorn
Mar 24, 2014
BUCHHORN, Vivienne D. (Age 93) On May 10, 1920, Vivienne was born on a ranch in the farmlands of the Palouse. She arrived, the fourth child of eight, to the clan of William and Frankie Armstrong. Vi was preceeded in death by four brothers, three sisters, and her husband, Paul Buchhorn. Married at 20, Vivienne is succeeded by Kathy Howell,...
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