Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Carmen R. Stewart

Carmen R. Stewart

Feb 17, 2010

Carmen R. Stewart was one of nine children born to Thomas and Maria Stewart of San Antonio, Texas. He married Leila Headings in 1954 and they moved to Cheney area on their honey - moon. He passed away February 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Leila; daughter Margaret Ann Stewart; grandson Aaron (Colleen) and great granddaughter Taylor; by...

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

Feb 16, 2010

Betty Jean Decker Smith May 6, 1933 - February 16, 2010 As a farm wife and life mate for 51 years to Ben L. Smith, Betty spent her life as mother, backcountry cook, airport secretary, store merchant, bookkeeper, as well as caretaker of parents, friends, relatives, children, and pets. She lived most of her life in hometown Odessa and only...

Pauline Lester Marr

Pauline Lester Marr

Feb 15, 2010

Pauline Lester Marr(age 97) was born August 30, 1912 to William B. and Henrietta E. Lester in Round Bottom,Virginia. The family moved to Kila, Montana in 1914. The eldest of six children, Pauline had three sisters, Virginia, Wilna, Beva, and two brothers, John and Robert. Pauline came to Spokane in 1930 to attend Business School. After graduating, she worked briefly...

Ronald James Hall

Ronald James Hall

Feb 14, 2010

Ronald J. Hall (age69) lost his battle with cancer on February 14, 2010 and was reunited with his “valentine” Katherine A. Hall who also lost her battle to cancer July 14, 2009. He was born in Batavia, NY on August 28, 1940. Ronald was known for his 40+ year career in the towing industry and also racing and owning stock...

Mignon Christa Marie Pinto

Mignon Christa Marie Pinto

Feb 13, 2010

PINTO, Mignon Christa Maria (Age 83) Our beloved mother and friend passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, February 13th. We will never forget her contagious smile, her love of life and her beauty. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mignon was struck by a car in 2003 and suffered brain injury. Despite this...

Kenneth Roy Benway

Kenneth Roy Benway

Feb 11, 2010

Kenneth Roy Benway(age 76) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 11, 2010. He was born to Roy and Gertrude Benway in Medical Lake, WA on November 2, 1933. Kenneth served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a 50 year member of the Laborers Union Local 238, American Legion Post 9, Moose...

Frances Mary Linder

Frances Mary Linder

Feb 11, 2010

LINDER, Frances Mary (Lantz, nee-Rader) - Went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2010. Fran was born in Plainview, MN on March 15, 1918, to Jacob and Theresa Rader. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Lantz,by her son, Robert H. Lantz, and by her second husband, Earl Linder. She is survived by...

Barbara Anita Aksamit

Barbara Anita Aksamit

Feb 11, 2010

Our beloved Barbara (Barb) A. Aksamit (Age 52) was given her wings on February 11th, 2010, due to a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Edward and Bernice Aksamit. Barb is survived by her lifelong love Lori Paine of 23 years; four brothers, Dennis, Ron and Barb, Steve and Pat, Donny and...

Betty Jeanne McClelland

Betty Jeanne McClelland

Feb 3, 2010

McCLELLAND, Betty Jeanne (age 86) Entered into rest on February 3, 2010, in Spokane, WA, where she has been a resident for over 80 years. Born in Pullman, WA, to Alva and Elizabeth (York) Boyer, Betty was a graduate of North Central High School in 1941. She was an excellent homemaker, wife, and mother. Betty and Harry loved to travel...

Orma Lucile Lorenson

Orma Lucile Lorenson

Feb 2, 2010

Orma Lucile Lorenson(age 94) entered into rest on February 2, 2010, in Spokane, WA. Orma was born on August 18, 1915, in Esmond, ND, to Harvey and Beatrice (Stevens) Hunter and attended Rich Valley School and Esmond High School. She married Harold R. Lorenson in 1936, and in 1942 they moved to the Spokane area. Orchard Prairie became their permanent...

John "Jack" Thornton

John "Jack" Thornton

Jan 31, 2010

Thornton, John (Jack) A. (age 81) departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Having lived in Spokane for 47 years, Jack retired from Kaiser Aluminum and EWU after many years as a Computer Programmer. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edna; sons, John, Greg, and Jeff; and daughter, Laurie. Jack also leaves behind his sister, Donna...

Adam David Aguiar

Adam David Aguiar

Jan 27, 2010

AGUIAR, Adam (age 34)- Entered into rest on January 27th, 2010 in Airway Heights, WA. He was born on April 23rd, 1975 in Spokane. He finished school in Priest River Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his two daughters, Cynthia (12) and Emma (21 months); his mother, Debbie Remer of Alaska; his father, Mel Aguiar of Sandpoint, ID;...

Phyllis F. Bunge

Phyllis F. Bunge

Jan 24, 2010

Phyllis Faye (age 93) entered into rest on January 24, 2010 in Spokane, WA. She was born on December 19, 1916 in Park Rapids, MN to parents, Oscar and Mary Thomas. Phyllis graduated Salutatorian, from Medical Lake High School in 1931. She married James R. Bunge and together they raised their two children, and shared over 60 years before his...

William "Bill" E. Collen

William "Bill" E. Collen

Jan 17, 2010

Obituary to be posted soon

Mark Raymond Crosby

Mark Raymond Crosby

Jan 12, 2010

Mark R. Crosby 1963 ~ 2010 Mark Raymond Crosby, a dear son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend passed away from cancer on January 12, 2010 at Deaconess Medical Center with his family by his side. Mark was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963, to Leslie A. and LaVora G. Crosby of Spokane, Washington. Mark grew up, lived and worked...

Katherine May Thomas

Katherine May Thomas

Jan 12, 2010

Katherine M. “Kay” Thomas (age 99) entered into rest on January 12, 2010. She was born on December 2, 1910 in Sidney, Nebraska to parents James and Etta Ellis. She graduated from Boise High School and received her teaching certificate from the College of Idaho, in 1934. Kay married her husband, Dale, in 1939. In 1948, they moved to Spokane...

Rhoda C. Schultz

Rhoda C. Schultz

Jan 10, 2010

Rhoda Caroline Schultz (age 96) a long time resident of Spokane entered into rest on Sunday, January 10, 2010. She was born on October 12, 1913 to parents Robert and Hazel Butshy in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1936, Rhoda married Benjamin F. Schultz and became a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Rhoda...

Janet Louise McDougall

Janet Louise McDougall

Jan 8, 2010

McDougall, Janet L. (Age 81) - Entered into rest on January 8, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Born on February 16, 1928, Janet graduated from Hartline-Coulee High School, Hartline, WA, and has lived in Spokane for the past 65 years. Janet was a great homemaker and a spectacular cook for her husband Mac and her two boys, Robert and Richard. She...

Moffett Winn

Moffett Winn

Jan 7, 2010

WINN, Moffett 1943-2010 66 YEARS OLD Moffett Winn was born in Colfax Washington on October 5, 1943 to Loris and Georgia Winn and peacefully died in her sleep Thursday morning January 7, 2010, in Spokane, WA. She lived in Pullman, Davenport and Spokane Washington while her father worked for The Washington Water Power Company. She loved to play cards, swim...

Marcia Anne Young

Marcia Anne Young

Jan 5, 2010

Marcia entered into rest on January 5, 2010. Marcia was born on February 11, 1930 to parents John and Edith McGuire in St. Paul, MN. She has been a resident of Spokane for the past 32 years. Marcia worked as a registered nurse at the VA Hospital in Spokane for many years before her retirement. Her daughter, Lori (John) Lanz;...

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