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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...
Paul Harry Stevens Dec. 10, 1957, to July 4, 2024 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...
Erik Matthew Edge March 22, 2007, to June 24, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Erik Matthew Edge, beloved son and brother. Erik, 17, passed away June 24, 2024, from complications from anesthesia during a routine surgery. He was born March 22, 2007, in Spokane, Wash. to his biological parents Angel Harper and Eugene Hunt and lovingly adopted into the Edge family. He was looking forward to his senior year in high school at Gonzaga Preparatory School....
Col. Charles Jones flew his final mission in the early morning hours of March 24, 2020, in the Picture Rocks neighborhood west of Tucson, Ariz. Col. Jones' military career began when he was a lead navigator for a flight of B-17s from Iceland to England as second lieutenant, which landed at the assigned base on time. The following flights were scattered from Scotland to all over England. Dave's entire crew was assigned to the ultra-secret 8th Air Force Weather Recon Command for...
Sept. 13, 1938 to May 23, 2024 Gordon Oliver Young, 85, passed away May 23, 2024, with his family by his side. Gordon was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Orchard, Neb., to Roy and Neva Mae Young. He ventured west and married Priscila Brash and settle in the Cheney-Spangle area, where they raised two boys. Life changes and the couple went separate ways and Gordon married Sharon Blunt, who still resides at the family home. Gordon did a stint with the Whasington ANG and enjoyed bowling...
Janice Marie (Draper) Fanning June 24, 1935 to June 11, 2024 Janice Marie (Draper) Fanning of Cheney passed peacefully into Heaven on June 11, 2024, with her children by her side. During her last day, she had 22 family members share time with her loading her with love and the sweetest of good-byes. Jan kept her wit and humor throughout the day. Son, John, baptized Mom while surrounded by family. This was her wish. Jan was born June 24, 1935, in Wilbur, Wash., to Ward and Glady...
Gordon Oliver Young Sept. 13, 1938 - May 23, 2024 Gordon Oliver Young, 85, passed away May 23, 2024, with his family by his side. Gordon was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Orchard, Neb., to Roy and Neva Mae Young. He ventured west and married Priscila Brash and settle in the Cheney-Spangle area, where they raised two boys. Life changes and the couple went separate ways and Gordon married Sharon Blunt, who still resides at the family home. Gordon did a stint with the Whasington ANG...
Darrel Myrlen Swenson Oct. 29, 1937- June 14, 2024 Born Oct. 29, 1937, passed away peacefully at home June 14, 2024. Darrel was so very much loved by his large family and many friends. He was always the life of the party and loved watching his kids; grandkids, great grandkids (and really anyone) play and perform. Whether it was little league baseball, Softball, Track, Band, Choir, gymnastics, ballet or Rock Concerts, he was there watching and supporting his family. He was...
Dale John Stettler, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Cheney, Wash., on May 28, 2024. Dale was born June 2, 1935, in Logan, Utah and lived in Ogden, Utah until he was 40. He graduated from Ogden Highschool and then attended both Utah State University and Weber State College where he was on the wrestling and football teams. In 1957, he married Barbara R. Barton and they had four children, two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. "Pa" was at the cent...
Robert "Bob" Clem Mostek, 77, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Spokane, Wash. He was a graduate of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, High School - Class of 1965. Bob graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelors of science degree in education, then later received his master's degree from Gonzaga University. He began his career as a teacher in Dayton and Bonners Ferry, then returned to Dayton as a school principal and raised his family there until retiring. He spent...
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Anna Marie (Albert son) Burnham. Anna peacefully gave up her courageous battle with an illness at the age of 45 with her husband and son beside her on April 16, 2024. We now celebrate her life and rejoice as she is welcomed into Paradise by her Heavenly Father, and all her loved ones who have preceded her. Anna was born Nov. 29, 1978, in Spokane, Wash., to David M. and Mary Ellen (Peters) Albertson. She was raised in...
Tech. Sgt. Aubrey Ray, USAF (Ret.), 81, went to his heavenly home with Jesus on May 7, 2024, in Medical Lake, Wash. Ray was born Jan. 4, 1943, in Langdale, Ala., to C.D. Henderson and Bertie Vira Baldwin. He was the youngest of their six children. Ray enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July 1963 and retired in April 1984 with 20-plus years of honorable service to our country as the fuels su pervisor at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Other duty assignments included, Homestead...
Condon Patrick Kennedy, 82, of Cheney, Wash., passed away April 10, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Patrick was born May 22, 1941, to Kenneth and Kathleen Kennedy in Fort Lewis, Wash. After graduating from Pullman High School, he furthered his studies at Washington State University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and graduated with a degree in Physical Science. He later earned a master's degree from University of Oklahoma. After...
Dec. 8, 1933 to April 25, 2024 Dwayne J. Paul, 90, passed away April 25, 2024, in Cheney Wash. Dwayne was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Spokane Wash., to Leslie and Helen Paul. He was raised in the Deep Creek, Wash. area, graduating from Reardan High School in 1955. After graduating Dwayne was drafted in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving, he returned to Cheney. In 1957, Dwayne married Carol Halverson and they welcomed three children, Greg, Stacey and Lynn. Dwayne...
