Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Keith J. Bowen

Keith J. Bowen

Nov 18, 2010

Keith J. Bowen (age 77) entered into rest on November 18, 2010 at his home in Spokane. He was born on February 18, 1933 in San Diego, CA and his parents moved to Spokane shortly after. Keith started working when he was just 16 years old. He worked as a diesel mechanic for various companies in and around Spokane including,...

Alice J. Kingsbury

Alice J. Kingsbury

Nov 14, 2010

Alice J. Kingsbury (Age 80) - Born July 12, 1930 in Butte, MT to Alice and Charles Dunne. Alice passed away November 14, 2010 in Spokane, WA after a struggle with multiple medical complications. She is survived by her children, Jean Kelley of Post Falls, ID and Daniel Kingsbury of Garland, TX; 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Joe...

Paul Henry LOUDON

Paul Henry LOUDON

Nov 10, 2010

Paul Henry Loudon passed away at his home in Spokane, WA on Nov 10, 2010.  He was the oldest child and the last remaining of six siblings. Paul served in the Army, was discharged and then reenlisted as a troop transport glider pilot during WWII.  He was first married to Florine Walls in 1939.  They had one daughter, Barbara, born...

Esther May Jensen

Esther May Jensen

Nov 10, 2010

Esther May Jensen (age 88) entered into rest on November 10, 2010. She was born in Grand Forks, ND on June 8, 1922 to John and Laura Jensen. Esther married Dan Jensen in 1940. A 35 year resident of Spokane, she worked as a waitress, cook, and in retail sales before retiring in 1980. Esther loved bingo, going to the...

Charles "Tom" Weyer

Charles "Tom" Weyer

Nov 3, 2010

Charles (Tom) Weyer passed away on November 3, 2010 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Genevieve, daughter Kim Koenig, son Tom Porter and daughter Rhonda Jiskra, four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Tom was born October 3, 1922 to Jane and Andrew Weyer in Saskatchewan, Canada. He was named Charles after his...

Michael Joseph Sprute

Michael Joseph Sprute

Nov 2, 2010

Born in Wallace, ID as the youngest son of George A. and Hilda B. (Schaeffer) Sprute, Mike spent his early childhood in Mullan, ID. He graduated from Mullan High School in 1968 and worked for a year in the Lucky Friday Mine before entering the University of Idaho. He married Judy Hendrickson (also of Mullan) in June of 1972 and...

Jess Elden Teats

Jess Elden Teats

Oct 30, 2010

TEATS, Jess Elden (age 65)- Entered into rest at the VA Medical Center-Spokane, on October 30, 2010. A life-long Spokane area resident, Jess, was born in Spokane on Feb 13, 1945 to Earl and Hester (Steiner) Teats. He was very active at Rogers High School, and a proud graduate of the Class of 1963. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran...

Layne D. Johnson

Layne D. Johnson

Oct 30, 2010

Layne Durand Johnson was born March 6, 1924 to Eva & Durward Johnson in Fairmont North Dakota. He came to Spokane in September 1936 with his parents and his brothers. Layne graduated from West Valley High School in 1943. After meeting Margaret Johnson in 1939 (71 years!) they married on March 11, 1944. Layne served in the U.S. Army Amphibious...

Marland G. Ray

Marland G. Ray

Oct 29, 2010

RAY, Marland G. (Age 73) - Did it his way, and went to the big guy in heaven on Friday, October 29, 2010 passing on from cardiac arrest. Marland was born on June 24, 1937 in Elmo, Missouri to Lodell and Thelma Ray. He went through grade school and high school in Elmo, graduating in 1955. Marland went to college...

Genevieve C. LaPoint

Genevieve C. LaPoint

Oct 27, 2010

Genevieve C. LaPoint entered into rest on October 27, 2010. At her request, no service will be held. Survivors include three sons, Bob, Bill and Don; daughter, Claudia; mother, Helen; sister, Beryl; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. The family wishes to extend our deepest appreciation to the staff at Northpointe Retirement Memory Care Unit ‘C’ House for the outstanding...

Evelyn A. Nesbitt

Evelyn A. Nesbitt

Oct 24, 2010

“The Watcher” She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, in summer by the gate; And though we mocked her tenderly, who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, she never could forget! And...

Arlene L. Preuss

Arlene L. Preuss

Oct 20, 2010

Arlene Lucille Preuss went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2010. Arlene was born February 17, 1924 on a farm near Strawberry Point, Iowa to Herman and Lillie Otdoerfer. She attended Upper Iowa University and taught country school during WWII. Arlene married Edward Preuss on March 5, 1944. They had three children, Gregory, Janet, and William....

Robert "Bob" E. Krischke

Robert "Bob" E. Krischke

Oct 15, 2010

Robert, also known as Bob, was born on November 21, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois. He went to high school for 3 years in Rockford, then joined the army during the Korean War. He met his wife at a square dance in 1963 and they were married a year later by a Justice of the Peace. They moved to Colbert, WA...

Charles W. Watchinski

Charles W. Watchinski

Oct 9, 2010

Watchinski, Charles W. (age 86) entered into rest on October 9, 2010. Charles was born January 31, 1924 in Bloomington, Illinois to parents Walter and Bessie Watchinski. He entered the United States Marine Corps in June of 1943, served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and received his honorable discharge in February of 1946. Charles married Mary Gwendolyn “Gwen” Glomb...

Charlette G. Smiley - York

Charlette G. Smiley - York

Oct 7, 2010

Charlette G. Smiley-York passed away on October 7, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Charlette was born on September 6, 1923 in Brookings, Oregon to Charles G. Aiken and Junnetta V. Hill Aiken. She spent most of her life in Oregon, working in Banking in Portland, Eugene, and the Rogue Valley. Charlette leaves behind her daughter, Paulette (Jim) Thompson of Chetopa, KS;...

Jerry L. Swan

Jerry L. Swan

Oct 2, 2010

SWAN, Jerry L. (Age 65) - Jerry was born on January 17, 1945 in Springfield, MO; entered into rest October 2, 2010 in Mead, WA. A Spokane area resident for 60 years. Jerry attended Rogers High School and then went to barber college. He was employed by Northtown Barber Shop and later at Fairchild A.F.B. cutting hair for the officers...

Michael Anthony Palmer

Michael Anthony Palmer

Sep 30, 2010

MICHAEL ANTHONY PALMER (a.k.a. "Uncle Buck") passed away September 30, 2010. Mike, the youngest of eight, was born September 29, 1959 in Spokane to Chet and Eileen Palmer. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Marlene, daughter Taylor, son Jameson. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Judy...

Mary Louise Florez

Mary Louise Florez

Sep 29, 2010

FLOREZ, Mary Louise (Age 90) - Went to be with our Lord on September 29, 2010. Mary went to see our Lord and Savior on a beautiful sunny day to be with her husband and our father, Marion A. Florez. She truly enjoyed life and it reflected in her passion for gardening and tending to having large dinners at her...

Raymond A. Forney

Raymond A. Forney

Sep 28, 2010

FORNEY, Raymond A. (Age 67) - Passed away September 28, 2010 in Hospice House after a long and couragous battle with lung cancer. He was born September 27, 1943 in Chewelah, WA to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Forney of Springdale, WA. Ray graduated from Mary Walker High School in 1962. He worked for several auto dealerships in Spokane. Ray retired...

Patrick Arthur Maggard

Patrick Arthur Maggard

Sep 26, 2010

MAGGARD, Patrick A. (Age 82) Patrick peacefully passed away Sunday September 26th, 2010. He was surrounded by his family. Patrick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Patrick was born in Spokane, WA to Chester and Myrtle Maggard on October 1, 1927. He attended Lewis and Clark High School. Pat joined the Army Air Corps in December...

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