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Zachary William Hayes left this world too soon. Zachary was born in San Bernardino, Calif. in 1967, one of three children to Fred and Susan Hayes. As a small child, his family moved to Coos Bay, Ore. He attended schools in Coos Bay and graduated from Roseburg High in Roseburg. He lived in Roseburg for many years and started a roofing company. He developed a strong love and skills for the building trades. His son Kyle Zachary Davis Hayes was born in 1989 in Roseburg. Zach moved to Vancouver, Wash. and started his framing...
Robert passed away on April 3, 2017. Bob was born Nov. 13, 1937 on Mullinix Road in Cheney to Cecil E. Anderson and Katherine Lund. After graduating from Cheney High School, Bob worked at various jobs including Stoddard Wendle Ford in Spokane, the Union 76 Station in Cheney and Western Refuse in Cheney. Bob also had hay farms in both Warden and Lind, Wash. He spent his final working years raising beef cattle with his mother between their two farms in Cheney. Bob retired to his... Full story
Bill was born in Philadelphia. on Jan. 5, 1945. He was the oldest child born to William Eugene Malley II and Anna Mary Malley. The family soon moved to California where he lived his childhood days with his mother and four other siblings. He joined the U.S. Air Force in June 1963 as an aircraft mechanic and he loved anything mechanical. Bill enjoyed trying to figure out how they work. He had a hunger to learn. Following his tenure in the Air Force, he jumped around with many... Full story
Amy Louise McGreevy was born on May 14, 1982 in Pomeroy, Wash. She passed from this earth too early at the age of 34 on April 10, 2017 in Spokane. Amy grew up in Lynden, Wash., graduating from Lynden High School in 2000. Amy graduated from Gonzaga University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and Colorado State University-Boulder with her master's degree in educational psychology. She ultimately returned to Washington to work in education with Eastern Washington... Full story
A viewing for Alvina Ditton, whose memorial service is being held Friday, April 14, will take place Thursday, April 13 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe St. in Spokane....
Matthew Hughes was born Sept. 9, 1960 in Spokane, Wash. to Ator Mont and Judith Adley Hughes. He joined a brother Sean and sister, Melissa Ann. He was the grandson of N. Boeyer and Elaine Adley and Ator and Glenna Hughes. In 1967, the Hughes family moved to Eugene, Ore. where they owned for several years The Spotted Mule Saddlery. Matthew graduated from North Eugene High School and earned a bachelors degree from the University of Oregon. His life’s work was as a geologist in various capacities. He worked in Oregon, W...
Alvina (Martin) Ditton, 98, longtime resident of Cheney, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 30, 2017, in Moses Lake, Wash. Alvina was born July 7, 1918, in Shafer, N.D. to George and Ova (Cruise) Martin. She was the fifth of eight children and grew up in Fairview, Mont. Alvina married John Ditton on April 14, 1936 and raised three sons and a daughter, LeRoy, Douglas, Wilmer and Verna. The Ditton family moved to Cheney in July 1944. In the late 1950s, Alvina started... Full story
William “Bill” E. Turlington, III, 63, of Cheney, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on Oct. 2, 1953, in Cheektowaga, N.Y. to William E. Turlington, Jr., and Betty F. Turlington. At the age of 3, Bill became an older brother to Donald R. Turlington. His youngest brother, Daniel R. Turlington, was born when Bill was 6. As a young man, Bill enjoyed trains, Boy Scouts and anything electronic. Entering the U.S. Air Force in 1971, Bill proudly served eight years. Marrying Mar... Full story
A memorial celebration for James T. Norwood, who passed away Jan. 28 will be held Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at Spokane County Fire District No. 3 on S. 10 Presley Drive, Cheney at 10 a.m. Internment will follow at 1 p.m. at Spokane-Cheney Memorial Gardens, 5909 S. Cheney Spokane Road, in Spokane. Donations can be made to: Sgt. Byron Norwood Scholarship Fund. Checks can be sent to: Texas A&M Foundation with the notation Sgt Byron Norwood Memorial Fund, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840.... Full story
Richard Snella, 75, of Medical Lake, Wash., passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at a local hospital after a long illness. Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, DeAnna, daughter Cheryl Spilker, son Marty Snella (Davetta Garcia), granddaughter Lauren (Alex) Leiber, grandson Scott (Holly) Spilker, granddaughter Amy Snella (Conrad Gabel), granddaughter Shannon Spilker and great-granddaughters Madison and Harper. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Florian and... Full story
Please join us to remember Bill Crippen's life April 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Cheney Nazarene Church at 338 W. Betz Road in Cheney. We will be sharing memories and a slide show. There will be deserts and visiting afterward.... Full story
Cherie Maxine Wilson, a long time resident of Medical Lake, died March 14, 2017. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 6, 1954. Cherie is survived by her husband of 40 years, John Wilson, mother-in-law Irene Wilson-Harris, her children: Patrick, Christopher, Gillian and John II, her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Taryn and her grandchildren Justin, Dylon, Catelyn, Sean, Patricia, Levi, Wyatt, Heidi, Cheylyn and Jace. She is also survived by her siblings Nancy, Robert... Full story
Born Nov. 22, 1926 in Mondovi, Wash. and died March 16, 2017 in Spokane. Ellen's primary years were spent at the Mondovi School before the family relocated to Cheney, where she graduated from Cheney High School in 1943. In 1945, she met a young airman from Nebraska stationed at Geiger Field. On Christmas Eve of that year she married John H. Heinemann in a double wedding with her brother Eugene and his wife, Rose. For the next 63 years of their married life, she and John kept... Full story
Surrounded by loved ones, David Carr lost his battle to glioblastoma brain cancer on March 8, 2017. He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend. David was born in Spokane, Wash., May 20, 1972 to Robert and Linda Carr. He attended school in Cheney, was active in numerous sports and graduated from Cheney High School in 1990. He enrolled in Spokane Falls Community College and later graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1997 with a degree in developmental... Full story
Our beloved mother, Miriam (Micki) Ann Hopping Werner passed away unexpectedly at the age of 83 on Feb. 28, 2017. Micki died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lebanon, Ind. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Micki's life on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Lebanon Bible Baptist Church in Lebanon, Ind. Micki was an exceptional person, always putting others before herself. She loved her family, friends, and Jesus above all. If you knew her, you loved her. She was... Full story
John Aldrete, born June 24, 1951, passed away Feb. 19, 2017 at his home in Medical Lake. John was married for 30 years, he was a top-notch electrician and was loved by everyone who met him. He would always be there to give a helping hand. John's illness was long, but those who knew him before he got sick, knew him to be witty and the life of the party. A date for a service has yet to be determined for John, who will be buried in Ritzville, Wash.... Full story
Lawrence E. Gerken, 91, of Medical Lake died Feb. 12, 2017 at Spokane Hospice House with his wife and family members by his side. Larry was born in Wellfleet, Neb., Aug. 23, 1925 to Paul and Amy (Rust) Gerken, the second of eight children. The family moved to Trout Creek, Mont. where he attended school. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army from December 1943 to March 1946. His division served in the European Theater of Operations with Patton's 9th Army Division. He... Full story
Patricia Lee Soto, 66, of Cheney, passed away Feb. 13, 2017 in Spokane, Wash. Pati was born in Spokane in 1950. She attended Cheney High School where she was a cheerleader. She enjoyed art, dancing, music, movies, crocheting, traveling, the casino and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Pati was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and brother. Pati is survived by her husband George, four daughters, Staci, Shelly, Trista, Toree and son Chad; four... Full story
Lena M. Lackey, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 15, 2017. She was the daughter of Hattie and Jake Bowman of Echo, Ore. She was born in Stanfield, Ore. on Nov. 14, 1923. Lena went to school in Stanfield and Echo. Her first job was as a clerk at the ordnance depot outside of Stanfield. She later moved to Marysville, Wash. with her husband Ray Harmon and their four children. They moved to Walla Walla where she worked as a teacher's aide at... Full story
James T. Norwood, 86 of Cheney, passed away Jan. 28, 2017, with his daughter by his side. Jim was the youngest of 12 children (and seventh son) born to Robert M. and Bessie E. Norwood, in Topeka Kan. Jim entered college out of high school joining the Marines in May 1950. Jim left the Marines in April 1959 to pursue a career in education at University of Washington, receiving his master's degree in education from Eastern Washington University. Jim moved his family to Cheney... Full story
Marvin Kenneth (Ken) Walker went home peacefully to be with the Lord on the evening of Jan. 22, 2017 with his fiancé Susie by his side. Marvin was born July 29, 1951 in Pensacola, Fla. to Kenneth Jewell and Bobbi Ruth Walker and was the oldest of three boys. He is survived by his four daughters, Bobbi, Toni, Lisa and Tami, as well as a son Elijah, and two brothers, Johnny Walker and Shane Manthe. Known to be a jack-of-all-trades throughout his life, Marvin was best known as a guitar player and singer, finding comfort in his... Full story
George Lenon Whigham, 86, went home to be with his Savior on Feb. 7, 2017. Loved by all who knew him, he was quick to lend a helping hand and was known for his ingenuity. After growing up in the South, he joined the U.S. Air Force and found his way to Spokane where he lived a long and full life. He worked for the Cheney School District and was a member of the Windsor Grange. He was preceded in death by his eldest son George Jr. (Butch) and Butch's mother Rita Whigham. He is... Full story
Donald Eugene Matoon, Jr. was born Oct. 23, 1943 and passed away Jan. 25, 2017. Don was born in Kendrick, Idaho to Donald Eugene Mattoon, Sr. and Dorothy Helen Mattoon. He grew up in Lewiston and Chewelah, Wash., graduating from Jenkins High School in 1962. Following graduation, he attended Washington State University and served in the National Guard. Don held many different jobs over his life and retired from Spokane Transfer, having moved from truck driver to human... Full story
Evalynn Mae Gibbs got her wings on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2017. The life she expressed, in the two and a half years before her departure, was brimming with intentional expression of the soul that she was. Evalynn touched so many lives in her short experience on earth. Each life she touched was contributed to by her zest and beauty of spirit. Evalynn's life was short in time, but those who were touched by her understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time... Full story
Cindy Lou Danielson-Guerard, 51, of Cheney, passed away Jan. 24, 2017, in Spokane peacefully in her home. Cindy was born June 12, 1965, at Spokane Deaconess Hospital to Sandra Musser and Larry Danielson. She graduated from Cheney High School in 1983 and attended cosmetology school. Her charismatic personality drew many people to her. Within just a few words of meeting Cindy, people already made a spot for her in their hearts, being a person they would never forget. Cindy is... Full story
