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Elinor K. Best of Cheney, passed away Oct. 2, 2024 at the age of 93 at Cheney Care Center. She was born June 18, 1931 to Hazel (Cox) and John Edmiston in Spokane, Wash. She attended elementary school in Marshall and graduated from Cheney High School in 1949. She attended one year of Kinmen Business School in Spokane. In 1950 Elinor married Glenn Best and lived at the farm in Amber for 35 years. They divorced in 1986. They had three children-Glenna, Connie & Frank. Elinor start...
Robert Larry Heyer, known to family and friends as Larry, passed away of natural causes at his home in Spokane, Wash., on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on January 9, 1942, in Pateros, Wash. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Robert Heyer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Vonna Heyer; his three children (and spouses), Kristen (David) Roestel, Tina Heyer, and RL (Kelsey) Heyer; and five cherished grandchildren, Madison (Blake)...
James "Jim " Wendell Cogswell passed away Sept. 25, 2024. He was born in Spokane, Wash., on Sept. 15, 1941 to Jack and Elsie Cogswell. He grew up on the family farm in Espanola, Wash., where he had many great memories with older brother, Warren, and younger, brother, Darrell, and sister, Janice. Jim and his brothers spent much time as young men working on cars out on the farm. Jim had a '69 Ford Fairlane and Darrel had a Ford Mustang. The boys used those cars to race against...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Isabelle Beitzel. Her Memorial Service will be held in the Spangle Community Christian Church October 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A salad and dessert potluck reception for the many people whose lives were touched by Mildred throughout her 101 years will be held in the church basement immediately following the memorial. Mildred Beitzel went to be with her Lord Jesus and into the presence of her Father God September 27,...
Robert (Bob) Lincoln passed away on Sept. 30, 2024, surrounded by love, the day after his 91st birthday. He told his children on his birthday he was "leaving tomorrow" and he did! Bob was born on Sept. 29, 1933, to Peter (Henry) and Myrtle (Nixon) Lincoln in Leasburg, Missouri, and was the fifth of seven siblings. Bob was raised in Missouri and left school at 17 to join the United States Air Force. Bob proudly served his country until his retirement in 1974, spending time at...
Grant U. Munson born Mar. 10, 1949 passed away on Sept. 25, 2024 in Spokane Wash....
Vella Fae Dow, 76, beloved mother of 2 daughters, surrogate mother to many, passed away at home in Cheney, Wash, on Sunday, Oct.13, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Vella enjoyed craft work of all kinds, decorating cakes and dancing (the wheelchair never slowed her down!). She liked to spend her time with friends, playing cards and bingo, or just chatting over a cup of coffee. Vella had a huge love of life and of people. She was a friend to all and would do anything...
September Bustamante passed away suddenly Sept. 21, 2024, in her home in Yorktown, Va. Born Jan. 31, 1978, in Spokane, Wash. to Bill and Kellie Jackson, September attended Sunset Elementary School in Airway Heights, Cheney Middle School and Cheney High School, graduating in 1997. September and her husband, Sam, met while he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. They were married in 1997. Their married life took them to various bases. They enjoyed their many adventures....
HUBERT THOMAS, age 96 passed away on Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born on Sept. 24, 1927, in High Splint, Kentucky to the late Henry Thomas and Bertha Short Thomas. He was married to the late Rosemary Schafer Thomas for 63 years. They resided in Medical Lake, Wash. Hubert served in the US Navy and US Air Force, he was a 2-wartime veteran, WWII and Korean War. He retired from Fairchild Air Force Base Civil Service. Surviving family members are Daughters,...
Jeanne passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. with her children by her side. She was born in Spokane, Wash. on Jan. 28, 1933. Jeanne and her twin sister, Jeannette, were the first babies to use an incubator at Sacred Heart Hospital. Her parents were Charles and Ellen Proctor. Jeanne graduated from Cheney High School in 1951 and met and married Robert Grogan in 1954. They farmed and had four children, Richard, Renea, Ronald and Michael. Jeanne had a very positive and...
Dr. Lauren Charles Bathurst of Cheney, Wash., passed away at age 77 on Aug. 12, 2024. Lauren was born Jan. 6, 1947 in Bremerton, Wash. to John and Arla Bathurst. Lauren grew up in Port Orchard and Bremerton, Wash. and after graduation earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Washington University. After a series of back surgeries failed to cure Lauren's chronic back pain, he was introduced to the benefits of chiropractic care and was inspired to himself become a...
Sandra Lea Mabbott (Cantril), affectionately known as Sandy, passed away in Spokane, Wash. on Aug. 27, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on Sept. 29, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif, within her first year she moved to Southwick, Idaho where she was raised on North Idaho farms amongst family. Sandy was a proud member of Kendrick High School's class of 1960, where she met the love of her life, Jack Mabbott. After high school, Sandy sold her cow to attend one year at the College of Idaho....
Jeanne passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. with her children by her side. She was born in Spokane, Wash. on Jan. 28, 1933. Jeanne and her twin sister, Jeannette, were the first babies to use an incubator at Sacred Heart Hospital. Her parents were Charles and Ellen Proctor. Jeanne graduated from Cheney High School in 1951 and met and married Robert Grogan in 1954. They farmed and had four children, Richard, Renea, Ronald and Michael. Jeanne had a very positive and...
HUBERT THOMAS, age 96 passed away on Saturday Aug. 24, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born on Sept. 24, 1927, in High Splint, Kentucky to the late Henry Thomas and Bertha Short Thomas. He was married to the late Rosemary Schafer Thomas for 63 years. They resided in Medical Lake, Wash. Hubert served in the US Navy and US Air Force, he was a 2-wartime veteran, WWII and Korean War. He retired from Fairchild Air Force Base Civil Service. Surviving family members are Daughters,...
Rudy Rex Betz, a longtime resident of Cheney, Wash, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2024. He had been living with the challenges of Alzheimer's, but it never kept him from being the unapologetically genuine person he was. Rudy took each day as it came, never ceasing to tease and joke with those around him. His absence leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends, but his legacy lives on in the lives he touched with his kindness, humor, and unforgettable...
Clayton Merill Betz (83) passed away on Feb. 12, 2024 in Boise, ID. He will be remembered by those who knew him for his quiet demeanor, analytical mind and friendly spirit. Clayton was born on Aug. 16, 1940, to Jerold and Doris Betz. He was the eldest of five and spent his childhood near Sprague, Wash. In 1956 the family moved to Cheney where he graduated high school. Clayton went on to serve in the Air Force Reserves and attend Washington State University, earning a B.A. in...
Nancy Rueppel passed away on Aug. 6, 2024. She was born in Cheney, Wash., on Sept. 21, 1944, to Wayne and Irene Rueppel, the fourth of seven children. Nancy attended Cheney High School and graduated in 1962. Nancy spent most of her working years as a Veterinary Assistant at Cheney Veterinary Clinic. After leaving there, she worked in Housekeeping at Eastern Washington University (EWU) until her retirement. She lived her entire life on the family farm, where she carried on her...
On July 19, 2024, loving wife, mother and friend Shirley Gray Dacey passed away at the age of 91. Born in Enderlin, North Dakota, Shirley moved to Minnesota as a young child-first to Minneapolis, and then to her beloved Lake Minnetonka, near Mound, Minnesota. Her early years were a mix of care-free lake life and responsibility--being the oldest child of a working single mother. Throw in some mischief and great friends during her teenage years, and she had a happy life. She...
Sharon La Juan Richards, 81, peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 1, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1943, in Spokane, Wash. to Nadine and Grant Richards. She was the eldest of three sisters. She was always the first to laugh and crack a joke, and her smile would light up a room. After graduating from Shadle Park High School, she earned a nursing degree from Spokane Community College in 1981. Throughout her career, she worked at Shriners Hospitals for Children and St....
Janet Lenore Logan-Malpass passed away Aug. 7, 2024. Born July 31, 1943, Janet is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Vernon A. Malpass; her kids, Vern, Vicki, Gwen and Charles; and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Nancy M. Rossey (age 88) Died Aug. 1, 2024 at her home in Cheney, Wash. She was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Summerville, Pennsylvania to Euphrastus E. Carrier and Bessie L. Wayland. Nancy lived on the family farm in Summerville with her three older sisters, Virginia, Elsie and Sally. She was a graduate of Clarion Limestone High School, class of 1954. After High School, Nancy entered nurses training at the Oil City General Hospital in Oil City, PA. She married her high school...
It is with great sadness that we announce that Barbara passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years surrounded by family members on June 11, 2024 in Lynden, Wash. Born in Bayonne, NJ on May 4, 1936 to Andrew and Evelyn Haas, Barbara grew up as an only child and spent many happy childhood hours at the fire station where her grandfather took care of the station mascots - Dalmatians. It was in her senior year at Bayonne High School that she decided to become a nurse. She...
Achilles Balabanis, one month shy of 93 years, passed away on May 29, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona. He lived a fruitful life. Graduating from High School in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a cello in his hand, he received a scholarship to the University of Kansas, where he met the love of his life, married his senior year, and graduated with a music degree. He accepted a job in Sublette, Kansas as a music teacher, until he enlisted in the army in 1955. Stationed in Germany...
Paul Harry Stevens, 66, of Cheney, a loving husband, dad, and Papouli, passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2024, at home with his wife, Diane, by his side. Paul was born to Angelica and Emil Stevens on Dec. 10, 1957 in Spokane, Wash. He attended Shadle Park High School, where he developed great friendships with his wrestling buddies and graduated in 1976. More life-long friendships sprouted during this time in his life as he worked as a restaurant manager. He attended community college for two years. Then, after “taking a y...
Paul Harry Stevens, 66, of Cheney, a loving husband, dad and Papouli, passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2024, at home with his wife, Diane, by his side. Paul was born to Angelica and Emil Stevens on Dec. 10, 1957 in Spokane, Wash. He attended Shadle Park High School, where he developed great friendships with his wrestling buddies and graduated in 1976. More life-long friendships sprouted during this time in his life as he worked as a restaurant manager. He attended community co...
