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Mary Ellen Wendtlandt Camp, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2018. Mary Ellen was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Spokane, Wash. to Herbert A. and Mary Ellen (Halverson) Wendtlandt. She graduated from Reardan High School in 1947. In 1948, she married Richard (Dick) Gordon Camp of Spangle, Wash. and lived on their farm for almost 70 years. She was involved with the Cheney United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 40 years. Mary Ellen was also a member of the... Full story
James William Dickenson died July 30, 2018 in New Braunfels, Texas where he had moved to be near his family. He was born on Nov. 16, 1937 in a coal-mining community in West Virginia. He was the oldest of five boys, Alvin Edward (Ed), Thomas Franklin (Tom), Everett Douglas (Doug) and Rodger Dale J.D had three children: Donna White, Linda Sanchez and Sam Dickenson, who passed away in 2009. His daughter, Donna, says he was married “many times-I think three, not more than four.” He is also survived by his brother Doug, gra...
Brian Scott Savage was born Sept. 26, 1980 and passed away July 15, 2018. Brian was a father, son, brother and lifelong friend to many. He was born in Vancouver, Wash. to Deb Savage. When he was four-years-old Rick Kinnie became his dad. When he was five he moved to Cheney with his family. Brian attended Cheney schools and received his GED in 2000. In high school Brian was part of the Cheney Thespians. Brian and his friends Eric McNees, Jay Groves, Brian Dempsey and Mike Morrison formed the band “Bad Ride.” They played tog...
Bruce Marvin Mitchell was born in Whittier, Calif. on Sept. 19, 1929. He entered into rest on July 21, 2018 in Ventura, Calif. One of the kindest and most loving men there ever was, Bruce grew up in Burbank, Calif. Upon receiving his bachelor's degree from Whittier College, he was drafted into the Army where he served two years in Japan during the Korean War. He used the GI Bill to earn his master's degree from USC and then his doctorate in education from University of Denver.... Full story
Our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away July 5, 2018 leaving her family and friends too soon. She was born in Mesa, Ariz. March 8, 1992 to Kathleen and Chuck Morgan. When she was four years old she moved to Cheney. At age nine she became a part of the Boots' family. Nycole attended Cheney schools and graduated in 2010 from Cheney High School. While in high school she played tennis and was a part of the marching band. She never missed a beat to reminisce... Full story
Sandra Anne Synstad Sandra Anne Synstad was born April 22, 1944 in Tampa, Fla. to Rex Porter and Gloria Etchey and died July 7, 2018 at home under care of Hospice of Spokane. She grew up in North Seattle and attended elementary school at Our Lady of the Lake Parish and later attended Blanchard High School. She married the love of her life Robert Synstad on Sept. 9, 1961 and they were happily married for 56 years. They had two children, Debbie (who preceded Sandy in death) and... Full story
Daniel Robert "Bob" Wagner Daniel Robert "Bob" Wagner, 77, entered into eternal peace on June 29, 2018 at Hospice House South in Spokane surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on May 7, 1941 in Strasburg, N.D. to Math and Cecelia Wagner. The family relocated to Spokane in 1943. Bob was very proud to call Hillyard his home. He attended Rogers High School, the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, Wash. and graduated from Hudson's Bay High School. He... Full story
Peggy Pettis passed away at her home on June 25, 2018. She was born in Spokane to Lloyd and Joyce Beckley on February 17, 1954. She is survived by her husband Dave Pettis, her sons: David Pettis and daughter-in-law Tawnya, James Beckley and his fiancée Cassandra Boyle, daughter Elizabeth Culp and son-in-law Jason, eight grandchildren, sisters: Lori Wilson, Sue Turnidge, and Melissa Mabe, as well as many nieces, nephews and claimed children. She was preceded in death by her... Full story
Ronald L. Moe, 74, passed away June 6, 2018 in San Diego, Calif. Ron was born in Pasco, Wash. His family moved to Amber, Wash. when he was three years old. He attended Amber School through eighth grade and was a graduate of Cheney High School class of 1962. Ron joined the U.S. Navy and following his discharge, he enrolled at Eastern Washington University where he earned a bachelor's degree in math and computer science. Upon graduation from college in the spring of 1971, Ron... Full story
Charles Henry Baumann, 91, passed away peacefully at Lake View Adult Family Home in Kenmore, Wash. on Dec. 2, 2017. Charlie was the only child of Charles and Christina Baumann and a loving husband to Nancy Nicholas Baumann (1951-1998) and Carol Elizabeth Kabat Baumann (2000 - 2013). He is survived by his daughter, Barbara, his son, William and his family, Carol's children, Alan and Ann and her family. Charlie moved to Issaquah, Wash. in 1999. Charlie served in the U.S. Navy... Full story
Ronny (Ron) Frank Weston, 64, died instantly on June 6, 2018 in a powered hang glider accident. Ron always loved seeking new adventures; he left us, doing exactly what he wanted, enjoying life and pushing the bubble just a bit. Ron was born on Jan. 25, 1954 in Seattle to Julius (Buss) and June Weston. In 1975, after marrying Trudy, Ron and Trudy lived in Cheney, then Redmond, Wash., returning to this side of the state to Medical Lake, then Four Lakes and finally back to... Full story
Constance Schroeder, 96, died at Fairfield Care on Mother's Day, May 13. Her son, Ron Schroeder and daughter, Shelley Egan, were with her. Born in Rockford, Wash., the family farmed in the area until 1940 when they moved to Cheney. Constance graduated from Eastern Washington University, married the farmer's son from across the road, and went on to become a teacher and school librarian. Her favorite job was an author, writing four books and numerous stories. Her brother E.... Full story
Winifred "Freddie" Dorothy Rosen passed away from a stroke on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Spokane. Freddie was born on Sept. 30, 1925 in Kansas City, Kan. as the fourth oldest child of six sisters, three half-brothers and two half-sisters, children to Jacob James Turley and Cordia Magdalene Byerly of Kansas City, Kan. She proposed to and married the love of her life, Edwin Ronald Rosen, on Sept. 5, 1947. Freddie was a steadfast, loving military wife following her husband to... Full story
Reverend Frank V. Love passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home in Cheney. Frank was born on Dec. 14, 1933 in Arkansas City, Kan. to Doris Hamilton. Frank was a member of the Omaha Tribe of Macy, Neb. and his given Indian name was Sau-Su, meaning "half and half." Frank served in the U.S. Army in 1948, as a military policeman in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1952. He then enrolled in the Cook Christian Training College in 1958, in Tempe, Ariz....
Dennis Myers, 66, passed away May 9, 2018 at his home at Fish Lake. Dennis was born Dec. 23, 1951 in Spokane. He was a manager/barkeeper at D. J.’s Tavern at Fish Lake when it opened in 1973, and worked there until it closed in 1995. He acquired many friends and seemed to remember everyone. Even when D. J.’s closed, he kept in touch with many of those friends. He is survived by his brother Mike, his nephews Scott Myers and Brian Myers and two great nephews, William and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his mother Ber...
Elvin Maynard Salter was born on May 13, 1925 in Almira, Wash. to parents Milton C. Salter Sr. and Gerda Eliason Salter. Elvin was raised by Ollie and Lillian Flenton when his mother passed when he was just two years old. He passed away at 92, surrounded by family at Walla Walla Veteran's Home on April 29, 2018. Elvin joined the United States Marine Corps at 17-years-old serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre and China. After the service he worked as city manager of... Full story
Joyce Sumsion Hooker, 84, passed away on March 25, 2018. She was surrounded by her family and friends who returned her to her Heavenly Father with much love. Joyce was born on Aug. 22, 1933 in Chester, Utah to Alma Byrd and Evah Justesen Sumsion. Her family moved to Moscow, Idaho, where she and her two sisters, Cheral (Lindahl) and Aleene (LeBaron), grew up on a dairy farm. The family later moved to Cheney. Joyce lived in Cheney and attended high school. Joyce attended and... Full story
Kenneth Earl Jones, born March 1, 1945 in Mobile, Ala., passed away on April 11, 2018, surrounded by loved ones, succumbing to a short battle with lung cancer in Spokane, Wash. He joined the U.S. Air Force after high school, retiring after 24 years to Medical Lake where he resided until his last day. One highlight of Ken's military career was being a part of the design, modification, and implementation of the safety equipment on the original B-1 bomber which made its debut at... Full story
Duane Lawrence Gillingham, a lifelong resident of Cheney, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 7, 2018 at the age of 57. Duane was an outstanding football player at Cheney High School. He taught himself how to play guitar and he enjoyed writing music. He played guitar and sang lead vocals in several different bands with his friends. He will always be remembered for his love of rock and roll music, his unique sense of humor, his love for family and his big heart. He is... Full story
Odell F. Milliren passed away April 3, 2018 in Spokane at 77. He was born June 26, 1940 in Pine City, Minn. to Franklin Milliren and Dora Dell DeChaney. Odie was a Jack-of-all-trades, and a master of none. Odie worked for Northlake Concrete in Woodinville, Wash., ditch-digging and pipe-laying septic and sewer systems. Odell married Shirley (Hartley) in Reno, Nev. in 1981. After the birth of their son Nathan in 1983 they moved to Renton, Wash. where Odie was Mr. Mom while... Full story
Eugenia was born on Nov. 16, 1927 and passed away peacefully in 90 at her home surrounded by her children and family on March 23, 2018. Eugenia was born in Mezquitic, Jalisco, Mexico and lived in the Los Angeles area until 2016. Eugenia is survived by her six children: Raul Martinez (son), Lupe Cannon (daughter) and husband Gene Cannon, Vidal (son), Jose Luis Martinez (son) and Arcelia Martinez, wife, Martha Ramos (daughter) and Miguel Ramos husband, Ruben Martinez (son), 18... Full story
Jerld C. "JC" Dobbins, 88, passed away March 16, 2018 in Spokane, Wash. Jerld was born Sept. 5, 1929 in Colorado Springs, Colo. to Clarence and Verda (Jones) Dobbins. JC was a graduate of Cheney High School and owned and operated the Furniture Doctor store in Sprague for 40 years. He is survived by his Children, Myles Dobbins of Harrington, Wash. and Audrey Clum of Airway Heights, daughter in law, Jan Dobbins of Harrington. four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.... Full story
Betty Jean (Ayers) (Leppell) Brundage, resident of Cheney, left this world Thursday, March 1, 2018 in her home, surrounded by family, at the age of 84. She was born in Tabor, Alberta, Canada on Aug. 15, 1933, the daughter of Lee and Verland (Duncombe) Ayers. Betty was a graduate of Lewis and Clark High School and a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping thrift stores, gardening, canning and spending time with family. She loved being outside in her garden. Betty was a member of the... Full story
Larry G. Jameson passed away Feb. 28, 2018 at the age of 71. His wife Jo of 43 years was by his side. Dad had been fighting a failing heart for many years. He fought valiantly, with the courage of a lion and without complaint. This was in true fashion as to the kind of man he was; strong, courageous and humble. He made his way into this life on Oct. 23, 1946 to Chesney and Lois Jameson. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended as often... Full story
Kimberly (Kim) Regina (Gainer) Hartman passed away on Feb. 17, 2018 at 50 years old. Kim was a long-time resident of Cheney since junior high school. She passed away at a young age in her home to be with our Lord. Kim was born on Feb. 25, 1967 in Yuma, Ariz. and her parents were Clark Gainer and Clara (Marcoux) Gainer (1943-2012). She had two older brothers, Allan Gainer, past Cheney Mayor and Tim Gainer, both will tell you she was daddy's little girl. She married Michael Hart... Full story
