Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA
Ida Alice Bramer
Nov 29, 2009
Ida A. Bramer Born August 29, 1932, passed away November 29, 2009 at her home with family. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth; three children, DeAnna, Evelyn, and Doug; twin sister, Vida; and older sisters, Louise and Aldene. Ida was a resident of Spokane for 64 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Friday,...
Ronald W. Gerkensmeyer
Nov 26, 2009
Was born April 27, 1933 in Spokane, Washington and passed away November 26, 2009 in Spokane. Loving son of William and Laura Gerkensmeyer of Spo - kane, Ron was a 1951 gradu - ate of North Central High School. He joined Western Electric upon graduation from high school, followed by service in the United States Army Signal Corps during the...
Gene Byron Schur
Nov 23, 2009
SCHUR, Gene B.,Sr. Gene B. Schur, Sr. passed away at Deaconess Medical Center on November 23, 2009,a few blocks from where he was born,due to complications resulting from the H1N1 virus. Mr. Schur was born in Spokane December 20, 1935. He was raised in Spokane and lived there most of his life. He graduated from John R. Rogers High School...
Editha Jessup Reed
Nov 22, 2009
Nine Mile Falls, WA - Mrs. Editha "Eddie" Jessup Reed, 89, died peacefully with family at Holy Family Hospital Sunday, November 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by parents Roger Wilcott Jessup, dairyman and longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor and Marguerite Editha Jessup of Glendale, CA; husbands Dr. Donald Melin DDS LT/USN and Godfrey "Jeff" Henry Reed, LtCoI/USMC(Ret); son...
Frank W. Ecker
Nov 22, 2009
Frank W. Ecker Chief M/Sgt Retired USAF Frank died peacefully on November 22, 2009. He leaves behind his loving wife and family. A memorial service will be held at the Eastern Washington State Veterans Cemetery in the spring.
Andrew Curtis Hansen
Nov 21, 2009
HANSEN, Andrew C. “Andy” (age 76) – Born September 29, 1933, in Wilbur, WA, to Chris and Audrey Hansen, Andy graduated from Wilbur High School. After serving in the U.S. Army, he went to Kinman Business College in Spokane. He then worked for W.W.P. as an auditor. In 1959, Andy went to work for Utter Motor Co. in sales and...
Gordon W. Love
Nov 20, 2009
LOVE, Gordon W. (Age 77) - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on November 20th, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on November 15th 1932 in Spokane, WA and was a lifelong resident. Gordon is survived by his wife, Marilyn of 55 years; five children, Linda...
Viola F. Cusick
Nov 19, 2009
CUSICK, Viola Francis (Age 92) - Entered into rest in Spokane, WA on November 19, 2009. Born in Garber, OK on November 11, 1917 to Sophie and Friedrich Meyers, German immigrants. She remembers riding a horse to a rural schoolhouse where she could only speak German. Vi played center for Oklahoma State Women's Basketball team in 1935. During W W...
Ruth M. Hamann
Nov 17, 2009
Passed away in Spokane, WA on November 17, 2009, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband Bert, Septem - ber 30, 1984. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Bobbie) Parent, husband Greg, two grandchildren, Mike Parent of Coeur d’Alene, ID, and Kim Ross, husband Jeff and greatgrandchildren Taffney and Zeke Ross of Colbert, WA; a...
Robert E. Jewell
Nov 17, 2009
Robert Eldred Jewell was born to Eldred and Elsie (Trembath) Jewell in Rossland, BC Canada on October 28, 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic and entered peacefully into rest at his home at Beacon House Spokane, Washington on November 17, 2009. Bob had dual citizenship and he served in H M Royal Canadian Navy during WWII as a Petty Officer...
Betty Andre' Boures
Nov 16, 2009
Betty André Boures, a woman of faith, honor and integrity, went to meet her Heavenly Father on November 16, 2009, after a brief illness. Betty was surrounded by her dearest husband of 46 years, William R. "Bill" Boures and her four children: Sally Ann Mauss (Bruce) of Spokane, WA, Craig Naccarato of Salt Lake City, UT, Nancy Rohr of Eatonville,...
Vivian Boles
Nov 15, 2009
BOLES, Vivian (age 68) – Entered into rest on November 15th, 2009 in Spokane, WA. A long-time resident, Vivian was born on May 9th, 1941 in Butte, MT. She worked for many years as Activities Director at Manor Care Rehabilitation Center prior to retiring in 2005. She enjoyed bowling, casino trips, traveling and vacationing with her grandchildren. She especially loved...
Carolyn I. Joy
Nov 13, 2009
Carolyn I. Joy passed away suddenly on November 13, 2009. Born March 5, 1940 in Mason City, WA to Charles A. Perkins and Leah Jean Lace, both deceased. She is survived by her beloved husband, William Joy of 41 years; her children, Daniel Joy of Spokane, Eugene Perkins of California; step daughter, Patricia Joy of Spokane; grandchildren, Abbigayle Joy of...
Diana Jo Bailey
Nov 10, 2009
Diana entered into rest on November 10, 2009. She was born January 30, 1959 to parents Duane and Judy Van Gundy. Born and raised in Spokane, Diana worked as an office worker, manager, and legal secretary for various offices in the Spokane area. She leaves behind her 2 sons, Brian and Shawn; her father, Duane Van Gundy; brother, Jim Van...
Kenneth L. Shenkel, Jr.
Nov 10, 2009
A long time resident of Deer Park, Ken entered into rest on November 10, 2009. He was born on July 29, 1923 in East Liverpool, Ohio to parents Kenneth and Dorothy Shenkel. He served proudly in the United States Navy. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Shenkel,III of Morgan Hills, CA, Kurt Shenkel of Goleta, CA, Karen Shenkel of...
Hiram V. Atteberry
Nov 8, 2009
Beloved Husband, Papa, Uncle, and Friend peacefully passed away on November 8, 2009. Hiram was born November 16, 1926 in Chico, CA. He graduated from Chico High School in 1945 and soon after joined the Air Force. Hiram retired from the Air Force after proudly serving 23 years for his country. He enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. After marrying...
Edward J. Heine
Nov 7, 2009
(age 84) A long time resident of Spokane entered into rest on November 7, 2009. Ed was born on August 7, 1925 to parents Jacob and Caroline Heine in Grand Forks, ND where he lived until he entered the service during WWII. Ed served aboard the USS Independence as a 1st Class aviation electrician until the end of the war....
Charles "Bill" W. Hay
Nov 7, 2009
(age 89) A lifelong Spokane resident Bill entered into rest on November 7, 2009. He was born on November 1, 1920 in Spokane to parents Charles and Ethel Hay. Bill graduated from North Central High School in 1939 and entered the US Merchant Marines in 1941. Graduating from the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY in 1942, he went...
Patrick Timothy O'Brien
Nov 5, 2009
Our beloved Patrick Timothy O’Brien returned to his Heavenly home on November 5, 2009, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born February 22, 1953, Pat grew up in Morgan Acres, where he developed a love of the outdoors, sports, skiing, cars, and adventure of all kinds. An avid outdoorsman, dirt bike riding, hiking and fishing were a daily part of...
John Victor DelMedico
Nov 4, 2009
DELMEDICO, John V. - Passed away surrounded by his family on November 4, 2009. John, born 10/23/1925, was the oldest son of an Italian immigrant, He was a navy veteran of WWII, a 43 year employee of International Paper Co., where he rose to the position of Production Manager, and a dedicated family man. John is survived by his precious...
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