Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Ruth Frances McKimmey
Aug 16, 2010
Ruth F. McKimmey passed away August 16, 2010 at the age of 92. Ruth Tucker was born on September 12, 1917 in Butte, Montana. She married Leo F. McKimmey in Wallace, Idaho and resided there for 4 years at which time they moved to Spokane, Washington. Ruth enjoyed her home, the antics of her dog, Tuxedo, and visits from family,...
Charles D. Laird
Aug 16, 2010
Charles D. Laird (age 78) entered into rest on August 16, 2010. He was born on April 5, 1932 in Colville, WA to parents Esther and John William Howard Laird. After graduating high school, Charlie served in the United States Navy from 1952 - 1956, receiving his honorable discharge. In June of 1957, he married his loving wife of 53...
William Jack Honeycutt, "BILL"
Aug 15, 2010
HONEYCUTT, William Jack “Bill”, ‘BJ’ (age 82) – Born in Spokane on December 10, 1927, to Francis and Nellie (Cope) Honeycutt, Bill, entered into rest on August 15, 2010 in Spokane Valley, WA. He attended local schools and graduated from Hill Military School in Portland, OR. He also attended Eastern Washington College, now EWU. Bill served in the U.S. Marine...
Esther Darlene McCauley
Aug 15, 2010
Esther Darlene McCauley (Ziegler) Was born to Fritz L. Ziegler & Elmira Harris on June 26th, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri and she died Sunday August 15th, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital due to a sudden onset of cerebral failure. Esther married Lawrence R. McCauley in Missouri on April 6th, 1940 & spent all of her life as wife, mother,...
Thelma L. Bloom
Aug 13, 2010
Thelma completed her life’s journey on August 13th, 2010. She was born in Beulah, North Dakota on November 16th, 1920. At the age of 3, she moved to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho with her family where her father worked as a lumberjack. When Thelma was 6, they moved to Ione, Washington where she completed her childhood years. After graduating valedictorian...
Eugene O. Blackburn
Aug 12, 2010
Eugene O. Blackburn(age 88) entered into rest on August 12, 2010. Eugene was born on November 12, 1921 in Reed Point, Montana to parents Jacob and Mary Blackburn. He graduated from Sweet Grass County High School. Eugene was a resident of Spokane for over 40 years. He worked as a utility man for Washington Water Power Co. from December 1971...
Grace L. Gibson
Aug 5, 2010
Grace L. (Anderson) Gibson was born in Prosser, WA on March 6, 1922, Grace, entered into rest on August 5, 2010 in Omaha, NE. She lived 46 years in Spokane and had been a resident of Omaha for the past 3 years. She was a graduate of John R. Rogers High School in Spokane and was a Past President of...
Kenneth E. Rydbom "DMD"
Aug 4, 2010
After a long and remarkable 94 years, Kenneth Everett Rydbom died peacefully and entered glory on August 4, 2010. How special to celebrate such a wonderful life… Ken was born in Kellogg, Idaho and raised in Usk, Washington by parents who immigrated from Sweden. He graduated from Cusick high school during the depression and worked at the Diamond Match Company...
Kermit O. Wellsandt
Aug 4, 2010
Wellsandt, Kermit Oscar born January 19, 1917, in Ritzville, WA, died Aug 4, 2010 in Spokane with family at his side. Kermit farmed south of Ritzville for many years, dating back to horse drawn plows and combines. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Arlene V. (Schafer) Wellsandt of Spokane; sons, Steve (Robyn) and Tim (Sue) of Ritzville;...
Harvey Bucholz
Jul 31, 2010
BUCHOLZ, Harvey (Age 93) - Born December 8, 1916 in Spokane, WA. Passed away July 31, 2010 at his home in Spokane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Harvey is survived by his daughters, Kay (husband, Howard Phillips) and Joanne (husband, Bob Meese); 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and distant relatives and many friends....
Faith L. Smith
Jul 29, 2010
Smith, Faith Lilias (Everett) passed away peacefully on July 29, 2010, at the age of 90. She was born on June 12, 1920 in Spokane, WA. Faith graduated from North Central High School and Eastern Washington State College and embarked on a career in teaching, retiring in 1978. She taught Morse code to the US Army Air Force in Sioux...
Peggy Jane Bowen
Jul 29, 2010
BOWEN, Peggy Jane (Age 88) - Entered into rest July 29, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna and son-in-law, Robert Brunker; three grandsons, Anthony and Tessa Lott of Spokane, Christifer and Miranda Carlson of Ford, and Rodney Carlson of Spokane; three great granddaughters and extended family and friends. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, August...
Viola M. MacCulloch
Jul 27, 2010
Viola Mae Mac Culloch(age 93) entered into rest on July 27, 2010. Viola was born in Spokane on May 7, 1917 to parents Herman and Willamena Mueller. She was a graduate of North Central High School and received a degree in education from Eastern Washington State College in Cheney. Viola married her loving husband of 48 years, David A. Mac...
Gordon L. Pederson
Jul 27, 2010
PEDERSON, Gordon L. (Age 55) - Passed away suddenly on July 27, 2010. He was born in Spokane, WA on June 18, 1955. He is survived by his children, Angela and Ryan; and their mother, Elaine Pederson; his brothers, Jerry and Marc Young; and his sister, Robyn Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Corky Young; and his...
Florence M. Cox
Jul 26, 2010
COX, Florence M. - Passed away July 26, 2010 at the age of 92. A service will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel in Spokane, WA. Flo was born in Saskatchewan on October 26, 1917, as a child she moved to Minot, North Dakota where she was granted dual citizenship. Flo...
Sidney L. Larsen
Jul 14, 2010
Sidney L. Larsen (age 91) entered into rest on July 14, 2010. He was born on May 15, 1919 in Lucas, Kansas. Sid is survived by one son, Terry L. and his wife Carol of Surprise, AZ; grandchildren, Connie (Chris) Larkin of Spokane, Terry Jr. (Lonnie) Larsen of SeaTac, WA and Matthew (Laurel) Larsen of Spokane; great-grandchildren, Carolina, Anastasia, Indiana,...
Ronald William Haley
Jul 13, 2010
HALEY, Ronald William Age 54 Ron passed away on July 13, 2010 in Spokane. He was born Jan. 10, 1954 in Germany. Ron enlisted in the US Army and spent a tour in Turkey. After his enlistment was fulfilled he returned to Spokane, at which time he became a member of the Operating Engineers Local 370. During his career he...
Victor S. Pearson
Jul 12, 2010
Entered peacefully into rest on July 12, 2010. Vic was born on August 18, 1923 in Tacoma, WA. After graduat ing from Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA, he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad as a fireman, went into the Navy and served on the USS Limestone during WWII. Then moved to Spokane and graduated from NW Business College as...
Akira Yoshida
Jul 9, 2010
Akira Yoshida (age 55) entered into rest on July 9, 2010. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on June 4, 1955 to parents Morimasa and Reiko Yoshida. Akira graduated with a degree in Engineering from Washington State University Pullman; he also received several other degrees, which included a degree in Education. He was a much loved and admired teacher at...
Clyde W. Parkert
Jul 6, 2010
Clyde W. Parkert(age 88) entered into rest on July 6, 2010. He was born April 27, 1922 in Hooper, Nebraska to parents, William and Johanna Parkert. Clyde graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1939 and from Kansas State University with a Masters Degree in Chemistry in 1949. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII as an...
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