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Delbert Ray Turnbough died peacefully and suddenly Oct. 7, 2019. He was born July 10, 1948 to Elmer and Zula Turnbough. Delbert was the seventh of eight children, but the first born in Spokane after his parents relocated their family to the Northwest from Steelville, Mo. His favorite times were those spent with his family. He especially loved it when the Missouri family came to visit. Del graduated from Medical Lake High School in 1966. He went to work at Nabisco. In 1973 he... Full story
Janet Hartford went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 29, 2019. Janet was born on Feb. 22, 1955 to Hetty and Jack Hartford. She loved living in the warm and loving home they provided in Four Lakes, Wash. She lived in the same home her entire life. The youngest of four children, Janet loved her siblings, often fighting to be a part of whatever they were doing. Her childhood was filled with joy. She loved to tell the stories of all the adventures she had with siblings, friends and... Full story
Linda Faye Muir (Bottoms) was freed from this Earth on Sept.24, 2019 at the age of 70. Born Dec.19,1948 in Hartford, Ala., she met her husband John Muir while he was stationed in the South serving in the U.S. Navy. After marrying in Alabama, she moved with him to Pensacola, Fla. and then continued to see the world with him, living on Midway Island, followed by Adak, Alaska, then San Diego, Calif., where she became mother to their daughters Shannon and Lesley. After this, the... Full story
Bob Neubauer died on Sept. 3 of Alzheimer’s disease. Bob came to Cheney and Eastern Washington University in 1974 to help start the Graduate School of Social Work at Eastern. He taught there for 26 years before retirement. Bob loved cooking, especially breakfasts and for potlucks and retreats. He loved all kinds of music, books and writing poetry. He survived by his wife Karen, daughter Kara Koh, son Andrew Neubauer and wife Kirsten Nygaard, grandchildren Max and Ruby Koh, s... Full story
Delbert Ray Turnbough died peacefully and suddenly Oct. 7, 2019. He was born July 10, 1948 to Elmer and Zula Turnbough. Delbert was the seventh of eight children, but the first born in Spokane after his parents relocated their family to the Northwest from Steelville, Mo. His favorite times were those spent with his family. He especially loved it when the Missouri family came to visit. Del graduated from Medical Lake High School in 1966. He went to work at Nabisco. In 1973 he... Full story
Janice V. Pittmann (age 72) Passed away Sept. 26, 2019 in Spokane. She was born in Colfax, Wash. on Nov. 29, 1946 and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1965. From there, her studies took her to Eastern Washington University and higher learning universities including time in California and Phoenix. She enjoyed teaching drama, speech, and English at Oakesdale School District where she met the love of her life Stephen Pittmann, a local farmer. Together they enjoyed t...
Janice V. Pittmann (age 72) Passed away Sept. 26, 2019 in Spokane. She was born in Colfax, Wash. on Nov. 29, 1946 and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1965. From there, her studies took her to Eastern Washington University and higher learning universities including time in California and Phoenix. She enjoyed teaching drama, speech, and English at Oakesdale School District where she met the love of her life Stephen Pittmann, a local farmer. Together they enjoyed t...
Galen “Peeps” (Reagan) Rhoades (77) passed away early on Sept. 21, 2019 and is now at peace in heaven. She was born on June 13, 1942 in Seattle, Wash. to loving parents Bob and Nedra (Galbreath) Reagan. She grew up on a ranch in Cut Bank, Mont. and attended school in Cut Bank and later Kinman Business University. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. Galen met Donald “Dusty” Rhoades in Spokane, and the...
Ruth Ellen Welch passed away on Sept. 11, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1935 in Lind, Wash. To John G. Fode and Emelia R. Pflugrath Fode. Ruth graduated from Lind High School in the Class of 1953. While in school she enjoyed volleyball and attending her home economic classes and as many additional school functions she could. Ruth grew up on a family farm with her parents, her three brothers Roy, Robert and Ruben and her two baby sisters Carol and Doris. After graduation she... Full story
Life-long Cheney resident Clifford Lee (Cliff) Tiedt passed away at his home on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at the age of 63 from brain cancer. Cliff was born on April 20, 1956, in Spokane, Wash. to Orval and Gabriella (Pat) Tiedt. He received his AA degree in horticulture from Spokane Falls Community College and BA in music from Eastern Washington University. He has worked and practiced in a variety of fields including floral and nursery business, music ministry, massage therapy...
James “Lee” Wilcox, Jan. 24, 1924 – Sept. 10, 2019. Lee was born in Alger, Mont. to Roy and Mary Wilcox. He was the youngest of three sons. In 1942, at the age of 18, he joined the Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders Union and worked in the Seattle shipyards for one year. He spent the next few years at various mechanic and laborer jobs, some with his brother John in Montana. In 1950, he joined the Operating Engineers Union and worked as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic until...
Life-long Cheney resident Clifford Lee (Cliff) Tiedt passed away at his home on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at the age of 63 from brain cancer. Cliff was born on April 20, 1956, in Spokane, Wash. to Orval and Gabriella (Pat) Tiedt. He received his AA degree in horticulture from Spokane Falls Community College and BA in music from Eastern Washington University. He has worked and practiced in a variety of fields including floral and nursery business, music ministry, massage therapy... Full story
George Berdis passed peacefully in Cheney, Wash. on Aug. 28, 2019, at the age of 86. George was born on July 14, 1933 in Greenville, Pa. to John and Sarah Berdis. He graduated from Spokane Community College with a degree in airframe and power plant. He married Myrna, the love of his life in 1954. George enlisted with the United States Air Force on March 2, 1953, honorably serving his country for 20 years before retiring at Fairchild AFB, Wash. George and Myrna decided to continue residing in Cheney where George worked with...
David C. Drake, age 69, of Thayer, Neb. died Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at UNMC Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, Neb. He is survived by his wife Barbara Drake of Waco, daughters Christine (Ronald) VanAusdal of Cheney, Wash. and Bobbie (Brian) Kommes of Howard, S.D.; sons Derek Drake of Lincoln, Neb. and Dustin (Staci) Drake of Waco, Texas. Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Gresham, Neb. with the Rev. Lee Seetin... Full story
James (Jim) Preble, 74, of Cheney, died unexpectedly on Aug. 12. He was born in Minnesota, moving to Casper, Wyoming when he was in his early teens. He was active in scouting, Eagle Scout, and an accomplished rock climber in an era of very sketchy equipment. He worked as a surveyor while pursuing a degree in civil engineering at the University of Wyoming, where he met his wife Kathy of almost 51 years. Unfortunately, she moved to Denver after her graduation, so Jim followed... Full story
Gene Emil Bloom Bloom, Gene Emil, April 23, 1945 – Aug. 18, 2019. Gene was born in Minot, N.D. to Vern and Alice Bloom. Gene grew up on a dairy farm outside of Garrison, N.D. with his older brother, Ron. He graduated from Garrison High School in 1963. After graduation, Gene went to the North Dakota State School of Science, in Wahpeton, N.D. where he graduated with a two-year degree in auto mechanics. After that, he traveled to Cheney in 1966 and took a job at Brown and Holter Chevrolet garage where he met Shirley. They w... Full story
"Buster you left us too soon!" On July 25, 2019, Darnell "Buster" VanCara passed away and left us all too soon. Buster was born on Feb. 26, 1968 to Elenore and Leo VanCara. His family settled in Four Lakes, Wash. in 1970. He graduated from Cheney High School in 1987 and was proud to enlist in the United States Army at 19. He served with the 24th Infantry Unit based in Fort Stewart, Georgia with honor and distinction in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. On returning... Full story
Nadine Arlone Christensen passed away peacefully July 17, 2019. She was born in Gatzki, Minn. on Aug. 11, 1935. She is survived by her husband and farming partner of 59 years Richard Christensen. Her sister Mae Schlag and brother Orvis Mugaas. She served Jehovah God faithfully and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She sleeps now in Jehovah’s memory awaiting his promised resurrection. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Wit... Full story
Jerome (Jerry) Davis Gardner passed peacefully into the next life a well-loved and highly regarded man, long before we were ready to let him go. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia, his daughters Darby McLean (Aaron) and Cara Gardner, grandchildren Sydney, Nash, Lucas and Lila, as well as brothers Jim (Roz) and Jon (Judy) and numerous extended family and wonderful friends. Born in Asheville, N.C., Jerry moved with his family to Los Angeles and grew up a...
Virginia (Ginny) Lee Baker, of Cheney, died of a sudden heart attack and was taken to Heaven by Angels, on July 16, 2019. Virginia was born to David and Janice Oleson on Nov. 5, 1963, in Tyndall, S.D. She was the second of seven children. The Oleson family lived in Springfield, Wall, Lead and Bison, S.D. during her formative years. Ginny graduated from Bison High School in 1982. She was active in basketball, track, bowling, cheerleading and much more. Oh, the stories we could... Full story
Former longtime Pendleton, Ore. resident Robert W. “Bob” Reese passed away in Spokane, Wash. On June 2, 2019. Born in Spokane in 1941, Bob was raised in Cheney. He graduated from Washington State University in 1964 with a degree in business administration. He went to work for Sherwood & Roberts as a loan officer in both Walla Walla and Seattle between 1965 and 1967. He met his wife, Sherry, in Walla Walla during the summer of 1965. They were married in Seattle in 1966 whe...
Lola Faye (Bickle) Phar passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2019 at The Hospice House in Spokane, Wash. Lola was 92 years old. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Dianne and Ken Yorke, grandson Willie and his wife Amy Yorke and two great-grandchildren, RJ and Abigail Yorke, all of Cheney Wash.; one brother David Bickle of Portland, Ore. and sister Bonnie Fitzsimmons of Reno, Nev., as well as many nieces and nephews. Lola...
Esther Peterson entered eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2019. Esther Mae was born on February 20, 1927, the eldest of three daughters of Theodore and Ollie Ellenwood. Esther was preceeded in death by her husband Kenneth Lee McGill, husband Erven Herbert Feichert, husband Norman Meyer Peterson, father Ted, mother Ollie, stepmother Ellie, sister Martha Jean Shield, and daughter Judith ‘Judi’ Ann McGill Edwards. She is survived by her sister Shirley (Bob) Cook of Arizona, son Gary (Bobbe) McGill of...
Mary was born on March 8, 1926 to Johann and Elsie Schmidt in Espanola, Washington. She went to be with her Lord on June 12, 2019. Mary was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1944. After graduation she began work at Seattle First National Bank in Cheney. Mary met and developed a lifetime love for Melvin J. Marsh and they chose to be married on June 21, 1945. They were a happy, hard-working couple on the ranch at Amber, WA, which was developed by her husband’s g...
Services for Nora A. and Ronald J. Peterson will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Spokane Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Good Shepherd, 5909 Cheney Spokane Rd., Spokane. A reception will follow from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 116 College Ave, Cheney....
