Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Lilas E Dalnes
Aug 8, 2012
Lilas Edna Dalnes (Gehrke) Age 85 A loving wife and mother, Lilas was called to the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, August, 8th. She was born in Chatfield, MN on January 12th, 1927 to Louis and Frieda Gehrke. Lilas was the 7th of 10 children. As a teenager, Lilas moved to St. Paul, MN, where she met and married...
Shirley L Johnson
Aug 6, 2012
Shirley Lucille Johnson Went with Jesus on August 6, 2012. She was born in Spokane on July 17, 1936 to Frank and Doris McGillis. Shirley married Jim Williams on June 30, 1951. The marriage brought her two children, Kathy and Scott, and took her to live in Wichita Falls, Texas and Sacramento, California. Jim and Shirley returned to Spokane to...
Gust E.O. Dickson
Aug 5, 2012
Dickson, Gust E. O. (age 91) Entered into rest on August 5, 2012 in Spokane after a short battle with cancer. Gus was born on June 23, 1921 in Ljustdal, Sweden to Olaf and Gunhild Dickson. The family came to the US when Gus was 5 yrs old, settling in Paradise, Montana. He was always able to speak and understand...
Arnie I Vincent
Aug 5, 2012
Arnie I. Vincent (age 71) beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, entered into rest on August 5, 2012. Arnie was born to Samuel and Eleanore Thompson on September 30, 1940. He grew up in Spokane, graduated from Mead High School in 1958, and then studied at Gonzaga University. While serving six years in the Navy (Seabee’s), Arnie met and...
John "Jack" T. Lester
Jul 31, 2012
Lester, John Thomas “Jack” (Age 91) was born May 29, 1921 to William B. and Henrietta E. Lester in Kila, Montana. Jack was a WWII veteran and served in the 14th Armored Division in Europe from 1944 -1946. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until he retired in 1986. Jack is survived by his son, John Gary...
Hazel B Luna
Jul 28, 2012
Hazel B. Luna, 82, of Spokane, WA, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012. Hazel was born on December 28, 1929, in Ferdinand, Idaho to Bertha and Leslie Hudgins. She has lived in the Spokane area since 1969. Prior to moving to Spokane she worked as a nurse and as a cook at a club; where she met Johnny Cash. She...
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...
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,...
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...
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