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Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Leo F Carolan
Jul 18, 2012
Leo Francis Carolan was born on September 20, 1930 to Jim and Esther Carolan in Lacrosse Wisconsin. As a child and young man, Leo was raised on the family farm in Decorah, Iowa. Leo worked in construction and concrete businesses until he was drafted by the United States Army to serve his country during the Korean conflict. After the war,...
James D Fowler
Jul 18, 2012
James Donald Fowler(age 80)local Chattaroy resident James Donald Fowler passed away on July 18, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on February 23, 1932 in White Deer, TX. He is survived by his brother, Carl Fowler; sons, Ronald and Donald Fowler; daughter, Karla Fowler; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. James was preceded in death by his...
Vernon L. Pettet
Jul 7, 2012
Vernon Pettet was born May 18, 1931 in Boseman MT. died July 7, 2012. He was a Spokane resident of 60 years. Vern worked as an engineer for Continental Baking Company until his retirement in 1993. He is survived by his wife Ethel, six daughters Debra Buckner, Denise Pettet, Diane Marsh, Danette (Jonathan) Sprague, Doreen (Ken) Fletcher , Deanne Darby;...
Bruce L McCallum
Jun 30, 2012
Bruce L. McCallum (age 80) a long time resident of Spokane entered into rest on June 30, 2012. He was born on March 9, 1932 in Coeur d’Alene, ID to parents Newton and Ruth McCallum. Bruce attended high school in Montana, graduating from St. Regis High School in 1951. He entered the Navy in 1952 and served his country proudly...
William "Bill" L. Whitehall
Jun 29, 2012
William L. Whitehall, "Bill", known to many as "BUFF" passed away on June 29, 2012 at his home in Spangle, WA. Bill is survived by four children; daughter, Mariah; sons; Ron, Ken and Bill; and his wife Nancy; and six grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 7th at 2:00PM at the VFW Post 51 located at 300...
Francis "Van" L. vanVeen
Jun 28, 2012
Francis (“Van”) Leonard van Veen passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2012 at the age of 94 following a brief illness. Born December 15, 1917 to Theodore and Doris (Habersetzer) van Veen in Portland, Oregon, Van graduated from Franklin High School in Portland, received a BS and Masters in chemistry from the Oregon State University (1941 and...
Janice C. Newell
Jun 25, 2012
NEWELL, Janice Christelle Died Monday after a brave battle with cancer. She was 58 and had just celebrated 35 years of marriage to her husband, Keith. Janice was a joyous, gifted organist and a beloved member of the Spokane music education community. Janice was born in Kennewick, WA, in 1954. Both of her parents were teachers, and from an early...
Jarrod A. Lallier SPC Army 82nd Airborne
Jun 18, 2012
SPC. Army 82nd Airborne Jarrod Allen Lallier (age 20) God blessed our family with 20 wonderful years with our beloved son. On June 18, 2012, Jarrod was killed in action in Zharay District, Afghanistan, paying the ultimate sacrifice for the country he so dearly loved. Our son felt called to serve his country at an early age, and never wavered...
Duane Lee Nelson
Jun 15, 2012
Duane Lee Nelson passed away on June 15, 2012. He was born in Beloit, KS to Robert and Ruth Nelson and has been a resident of Spokane since 1956. Duane was an Eagle and Sea Scout in addition to most valuable athlete of his high school in Salina, Kansas. Duane enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943. He served in...
Howard "Sully" H. Sullivan
Jun 15, 2012
Howard H. "Sully" Sullivan (age 81) On June 15, 2012, the world lost one of the last true good guys as he entered into eternal life. Howard known better as "Sully,” was born on November 15, 1930 in Tacoma, WA. He worked many jobs, including being a letter carrier for several years. Howard was entered into the Soft Ball Hall...
Colleen "Connie" Sue Cook
Jun 11, 2012
Colleen Sue (Suthard) Cook "Connie" Connie gave so much to the lives of her family and friends, sharing love and laughter with us for 76 years before leaving us to become an angel of June 11, 2012. She was born on December 3, 1935 in Okemah, Oklahoma, the sixth of seven children, born to James and Eleanor Suthard. She graduated...
Friedel Baumann
Jun 9, 2012
Friedel Baumann (Frieda, Oma) Age 91 The beacon of light that was Oma is now dark, our momma passed peacefully on June 9th 2012. Oma and Opa are once again together…this time for all eternity. Originally from Bremen, Germany Frieda was a long time resident of Spokane (55 years plus). Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend…Frieda’s strength and German...
William "Bill" Olsen
Jun 4, 2012
William "Bill" W. Olsen (Age 72) - It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to a loving father, brother, friend and the best husband his wife could ask for. On June 4th, Bill walked through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, but was not afraid as Jesus was with him. He is now healthy, free of pain,...
Rodney Roy Spurlock
May 27, 2012
SPURLOCK, Rodney Roy (age 58) – Entered into rest on May 27, 2012 in Spokane, WA, where he had lived for over 42 years. Born in Moses Lake to Roy and Dorothy Spurlock, Rod worked as an Education Counselor. He is survived by his Mother, Dorothy Spurlock; five siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on...
Dante "Marquis" Johnson
May 26, 2012
Johnson, Dante Marquis Marquis entered into heaven on May 26, 2012 at 1:10 p.m. He passed surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy full of kindness, and will forever remain in our hearts. Marquis is survived by his wife, mother, four children, grandmother, and four siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandfather. Services will...
Donelle L. Starkey
May 24, 2012
Beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, Friend & Quilter entered into rest on May 24, 2012 in Spokane, WA. Donelle was born on November 13, 1934 in Spokane, WA to parents Elmer T. and Luella R. Howlett. This year marks her 60th anniversary of graduating from Central Valley High School in 1952. First marriage to Glen E. Richardson from 1952 to 1972;...
Christopher A Johnson
May 23, 2012
Mr. Christopher Arthur Johnson, age 87, died May 23rd, 2012 at Spokane Veterans Home. Chris was born November 30, 1924 in Spokane, was a lifelong resident and for the past 25 years wintered in Yuma, AZ. Chris is survived by a wife, Patricia, three children; Randy Johnson, Christopher Johnson and Teresa Lewis and three stepchildren; Kathleen Freeman, David Agnes and...
Betty "Jean" Fowler
May 15, 2012
FOWLER, Betty "Jean" (Age 78) - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 15, 2012. Betty "Jean" Fowler was born on May 14, 1934 in Chinook, Montana to William and Josephine Kaufman. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James Fowler; two sons, Ronald and Donald Fowler; one daughter, Karla Fowler; six grandchildren and...
Marion & Walter Nelson
May 15, 2012
Marian (Hoeft) Nelson, 91, passed away May 15, 2012 and Walter (Buddy) Nelson, 97, followed her the next day. They both died of natural causes. Walt & Marian were married for 73 years and were rarely apart. Walt was born in 1914 during a bad winter storm on the Nelson family farm on White Bluff Prairie west of Spokane. He...
Aileen K. Kinney
May 14, 2012
Aileen K. Kinney (age 98) entered into rest on May 14, 2012. She was born on June 8, 1914 in Colfax, WA to parents Frank and Margaret Shafer. Aileen graduated in 1931 from high school in Mackey, ID. She met and married her loving husband, Herman Kinney in 1933 and they began raising their family. Aileen enjoyed all types of...
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