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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...
Logan Mark Porter, age 32, passed away on April 28, 2024, after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 16, 1991, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. From day one, Logan was a strong willed individual. He had a personality and smile that left a lasting impression on all who met him. Logan grew up in Cheney, Wash., where he attended school and started his own business, detailing vehicles. He was a hard worker, but also a caring person who would...
Jim passed peacefully in his sleep April 21, 2024 at the Cheney Care Center after a short illness. He was born July 10, 1931 to James E Rogers (Ernie) and Lois Jessie Pendell. He was joined four years later by a brother Charles. Jim attended school in Spokane where he graduated from Lewis and Clark High School. He joined the Army just after the Korea initiative and spent time in Germany, France, England and Italy. He loved his time there and talked about it often. When Jim...
Roxy was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, and lived with her grandparents near Sagle, Idaho until she was 9. She then moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where she lived until graduating from Bonners Ferry High School. She loved animals and developed close lifetime friendships. It was the personal relationships that were most important to her. She married Charles Albright on June 3, 1956. They had two children, Jon and Kathy, and raised them in the house that they built in Cheney in...
William "Bill" Milton Miller died peacefully in his home in Cheney, Wash., surrounded by his family following complications of lung cancer at the age of 75. Bill was the second eldest child born to Wiliam and Dorothy Miller at Deaconess hospital on April 9, 1948. He attended Garden Springs Elementary School, Windsor, and then Cheney High School, where he met his future wife of 55 years- Jacki Miller. They married following graduation on Sept. 7, 1968. Bill and Jacki had three...
A celebration of life will be held for Laura Louise Wiley of Cheney, Wash., who passed on Dec.r 28, 2023. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Shriners Event Center, 7217 W. Westbow Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224....
Robert (Bob) Edward Hinman, born Aug. 13, 1939, passed away peacefully March 19, 2024, leaving with love from his family in Spokane, Wash. Bob was a geologist with degrees in earth science and general studies from Montana State. He worked with mining companies throughout Alaska, Idaho., Montana, Washington, Nevada. and Utah. His passion for geology came through in his love of collecting precious stones and passing his knowledge to his children and grandchildren. He was preceded into heaven by his parents, Edward and Dorothy...
David C. Smith (Crockett) was born in Spokane, Washington on April 5, 1955, to Donald E. and Elaine A. Smith. He passed away on Mar. 3, 2024, in Covington, Ga. David attended school in Cheney and Spangle before going into the army. He served a tour in Vietnam before coming back home to Cheney. David had numerous friends and family members who he often spoke about with fond memories. He was a great cook and loved fishing and working on cars. David was preceded in death by one...
Dr. Grant Orion Gilbert passed away peacefully holding the hand of his childhood friend and wife of 58 years on Feb. 4, 2024, one week before his 78th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Trinette; and sons, Garrett, Tristan, Nathaniel, Joshua, and Tobin; four daughters-in-law; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Grant believed in hard work, acquiring his doctorate degree while working full-time and raising six children. After retiring from Lakeland...
Ruth Ann (Martin) Van Kuren was born Dec. 10, 1943, to Chester and Helen (Scharpenberg) Martin. Ruth was the oldest of five children and passed away at the age of 80 on Feb. 24, 2024. She grew up in the LaCrosse community and graduated from LaCrosse HS in 1961. She graduated as a registered nurse from Deaconess School of Nursing in 1964. Ruth loved her family, cruising, camping, gardening and kids in general. Within a week of graduating nursing school, she flew to Waco,...
Rose Mary "Rocky" Henson, age 79, of Sprague, Wash. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Spokane, Wash. Rocky enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, and many friends. She was a member of the Sprague City Council and was active in the Lutheran Church After School Program and the Annual Sausage Feed. Her favorite vacations involved family or visiting the Oregon coast. She is survived by her husband of 39 years,...
E. David Hurley MD died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Spokane, one of six children born to Earnie and Marjorie Hurley. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dan, Gene, Steve and sister Karen. He is survived by wife Janice Hurley (Hillstead) of Cheney Wash., daughter Lynn Hurley (Jake Anderson), two granddaughters Halle and Hannah of Rochester MN, son David Hurley of Cheney Wash. and brother Gary Hurley (Linda) of...
Judith Arlene (Sauer) Zappone went to the Lord on Jan. 22, 2024 in Spokane, with her six children and family by her side. Judy was born Oct. 15, 1939, at home in Lamont, Wash. to Julius and Bertha Sauer, the second of six children. She graduated from Lamont High School in 1957. In 1958, Judy was selected as queen of the United Service Organization. She earned a degree from Kinman Business College. While on a bowling league, she met Bill Zappone, a school teacher. They married...
Wilma Joyce Brown, 90, of Cheney, Wash., passed away on Jan.12, 2024. She was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Itasca, Texas, to the late Stella and Tom Cummings. Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard S Brown. Wilma will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, including her two brothers Jarvis and Earl, her three sons Randy, Kenny, David and her daughter Susan. She was a cherished mother, grandmother of seven, and great grandmother of three, leaving...
Richard "Rich" Reid Reiman, 72, of Cheney, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 29, 2023. He was born to George and Lorrine Reiman on Dec. 4, 1951, in Longview, Wash. Rich attended elementary school in Amboy, Wash., where he developed a strong work ethic helping on their family farm, and he kindled a lifelong passion for sports. His graceful athleticism on the basketball court caught the eye of his dream girl, Lori. From sweethearts in high school through 50 years of...
