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James Paul Kukucka July 26, 1931 – November 18, 2012"Life is never sweeter to me then when I'm playing a rousing polka and making people happy." "Life is never sweeter to me then when I'm playing a rousing polka and making people happy." "Life is never sweeter to me then when I'm playing a rousing polka and making people happy."...
Ralph T. Fike, 82, our beloved and terribly missed, devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and friend, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. Ralph served in the United States Air Force for 22 1/2 years. In his tenure, he held several titles in countless locations around the world including Vietnam, and was awarded the United States Air Force Commendation for Outstanding...
Ralph E. Dravland (age 89) was born December 19, 1922 to Carl and Elinda Dravland in Rosholt, SD and passed away on November 17, 2012. Ralph had two sisters, Fern and Milly (Oroville) and one brother, Mickey who have all preceded him in death. He was married to Dorothy for 55 years when she passed away in April of 2005....
Born March 11, 1921 in Quincy WA and passed away November 16, 2012 in Spokane, WA. She was the oldest of Ed and Florence Petrak's three children. She married her loving husband Virl Eickmeyer, and together they raised their family. Geraldine lived most of her married life in Spokane. Her and husband, Ike, owned and operated Ike's Marina for 30...
Harry Merrick, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on Nov 13, 2012 at his home in Chattaroy, Washington with loved ones around him. The family feels very proud and lucky to have had him in their lives. He is remembered as being proud of his thoughts, dedicated to his beliefs, loving to all who knew him, considerate to...
Arthur M. “Art” Weiss (Age 90) – Born on September 10, 1922 in Wellington Township, Michigan; entered into rest on November 12, 2012 in Spokane, Washington. He is survived by several loving family members. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Opal A. Weiss in 2008. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 9:00 AM to...
McARTHUR, Thomas L. “Tom” – Passed away suddenly on October 30, 2012 at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. He was born on July 2, 1947 in Chicago, IL to parents Tom and Audrey. After high school, Tom joined the Marine Corps, served 6 years in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1971. He then moved to San...
JOHNSON, Roy W. (1925 - 2012) - Roy was born on May 9, 1925 in Spokane, WA; entered into rest October 28, 2012 in Spokane Valley, WA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty A. Johnson (Alexander) and son, Richard A. Johnson in 1996. He is survived by three children, Sharon A. Smith (Dan) of...
SEAY, Loren V. (age 74) – Entered into rest on October 27, 2012 in Spokane, WA, his lifelong home. Loren attended local schools graduating from Lewis & Clark High School in 1956. He was a member of the WA State Air National Guard. A skilled sheet metal worker, Loren went to work for Warren, Little & Lund, and following ownership...
Charmion “Charmy” Jean (Skarset) Hobbs was born March 21, 1936 in Windom, MN to Dan and Alice (Rose) Skarset. The family moved to Spokane in 1942. Charmy attended Regal Grade School, graduated from Rogers High School and attended EWU for a year. She worked for a time as a receptionist for a doctor’s office and also in the accounting department...
Maria Wilkinson (age 84) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2012. She was born on December 18, 1927 in Wilkichen, Czech Republic, her family later moved to Erbendorf, Germany. Maria met and married the love of her life Donald Wilkinson, while he was stationed at a nearby army base. They traveled back and forth to Germany...
Pearl Josephine Petersen Schmitt passed peacefully to her eternal home with her Lord in heaven on October 22, 2012. Born to August and Bertha Petersen on October 14, 1920, she had a long and blessed life. She was the oldest of 9 children and cherished her growing up years within her family. As she and her siblings grew to adulthood,...
Gerald D. Havens At the age of 67, surrounded by those who loved him deeply, and after a battle with cancer, Jerry walked with Jesus into the light on October 19, 2012 to join his first son, Gerald D. Havens Jr. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on Christmas day 1944, to parents Donald and Pearl Havens. Jerry graduated from...
ANDERSON, Roy K. "ANDY" (Age 91) - Passed away October 18, 2012 in Spokane, WA. He was born on September 3, 1921 in Midwest, Wyoming. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, LaVern of 64 years and son, Kenneth at 4 months. He is survived by two daughters, Darlene (Armour) Armstrong, Pat (John) Choate; grandchildren, Rick (Yelena) Armstrong, Rhonda...
Julia E. Chapman-Flansburg (age 93) - Born on January 12, 1919 in Enaville, ID; entered into rest on October 13, 2012 in Deer Park, WA. Julia is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Seimer and Linda Patterson; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Chapman and second husband, Chester...
Paul E. Umbaugh (age 74) entered into rest on October 6, 2012. Paul was born in Ligonier, PA on June 6, 1938. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era, retiring from the military in 1978. Paul worked for many years as a Chief Production Control Supervisor in Ankara, Turkey...
Jane Wray Austin Devine Cousins (Age 96) was born on September 4, 1916 in Wallace, Idaho to parents George and Mabel Austin. Jane attended Grant Grade School and graduated from Lewis & Clark High in 1934. She also attended Kinman Business College. Jane was a member of El Karnak Daughters of the Nile, former member of Manito Presbyterian Church, and...
Evelyn Julia Anderson (Hartman) was born May 21, 1928 in Ellensburg, WA to August and Ella Hartman. The youngest of 3 children, her family farmed in the Swauk Valley near Cle Elum. Evelyn graduated from Cle Elum High School, moved to Spokane where she met Phillip Anderson whom she married September 9, 1951. Married 58 years until his death in...
Mary passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 from complications after a stroke in April. Mary was born April 1, 1922 in Pendleton, OR to descendants of the Oregon Trail pioneers families of Joe Frank and Mamie Francis (Weaver) Hayse; the second of four children. After graduation from Touchet High School she moved to LaGrande, OR to attend Eastern Oregon College...
LaRue, Robert Roland, age 82 of Spokane, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2012. Bob was born on December 19, 1929 in Central Falls, RI to Arsene Josepha and Rosamond Butaye LaRue. He was a military man who served in the 1st Regiment, Company “M” of the RI State Guard, The US Navy aboard the...
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