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Celebration of a beautiful life who loved God, family and all people will be Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., Spokane, Wash. Eunice was born to Armand Victor Pallviny and Lydia Isaac Pallviny on March 26, 1923 in Leola, S.D. She passed peacefully on Feb. 25, 2016. She exemplified the love of Jesus throughout her life with kindness, compassion, generosity, hugs, a radiating smile, prayers of praise, thanksgiving and concerns, words of...
Maria Britton-Sipe, the executive director of the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington, speaking at the Chapter 14 meeting in Medical Lake May 25 presented an overview of the council’s work in the Washington State Legislature and the challenges retirees face. Some of these are: • Currently 48 percent of Washingtonians between 55-64 do not have a pension. We need to work on their behalf to ensure those who work have access to a decent retirement. • We are asking our legislators to restore the $33 health insurance ben...
Harold LeRoy Jackson, 82, of Tyler, Wash. passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016. Harold was born Aug. 2, 1933 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. to Russell and Iva Jackson and was one of 11 children. From 1938 to 1952, the family lived in 15 cities throughout Washington before settling in the Tyler area. He went to Cheney High School through 10th grade after which he worked at Cheney Weeder making parts for combines. In 1952 he married the girl across the road, Helen Lamphier, and af...
Charles A. Oversby, 71, of Medical Lake Wash., died peacefully at his home on May 1, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Charles is survived by his wife Linda and his son and daughter-in-law Chuck and Taunya Oversby. He also leaves behind two grandchildren Gregory and Jason Oversby, two step-grandchildren, Harley and Maxwell Estep, as well as siblings Marie and Fred Wagner, Mary Jean Shauf, Don Oversby, Jack and Jean Oversby; numerous nieces and nephews and friends and... Full story
Howard Neal "Jorgie" Jorgenson passed away on May 2, 2016 at the Cheney Care Center surrounded by his family. Howard was born on July 26, 1939 in Valley City, N.D. to Lillian and Nels Jorgenson. He lived his life in North Dakota, Everett, Cheney and Medical Lake. "Jorgie" graduated from Everett High School in 1957 and went on to attend Washington State University for a year in 1959, studying civil engineering. He also served four years of active duty and two years of reserve... Full story
Charles Wendell Gassett Jr, (also known by his stage name of Charles Kenfield), formerly of Pembroke, Mass., Omak and Cheney, Wash., died April 18, 2016 at Hospice House of Spokane. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Gertrude Stedman Gassett and his sister, Nancy Erikson. He is survived by his nieces, Karen Erikson and Todd Weaver, both of Massachusetts. Charles graduated from Pembroke High School and received his bachelor's degree from Goddard College in 1956. He...
Bruce Lowell Williams, 61, of Cheney, passed away Feb. 13, 2016 after a year-long battle with end-stage renal failure. Born June 4, 1954 in Kennewick, Wash. to James and Naomi (Griffith) Williams, Bruce resided in the Tri-Cities until 2002 when he relocated to Badger Lake in Cheney. Bruce was preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his companion, Lynn Cousineau, his two children, Brandy Grogan and Bruce Williams II, nine grandchildren and five siblings: Jerry... Full story
Isabell C. Standish, 94, of Cheney, passed away April 16, 2016 at the Cheney Care Center. She was born Aug. 22, 1921 in Tacoma, Wash. to Eddie and Alice (Barker) Allen. She came to Cheney in 1989 and was a member of the Cheney United Methodist Church, Cheney Historical Museum, Tillicum Club, Eastern Star, Red Hat Ladies and Senior Club. She also belonged to a group that walked and swam several times a week, and received awards for Spokane County volunteer services as she made... Full story
Clair Henry "Pete" Bell, 67, the passed away at his home in Cheney a day shy of his 68th birthday April 5, 2016. Pete was born in Harrisburg, Penn. to Ulysses Bell and Mother Florence (Gross) Bell, April 6, 1948. His siblings are Edward Bell (deceased), Ulysses Bell, Michael Bell (deceased), Peggy Bell and Michelle Bell. Pete also has many foster brothers and sisters that he always thought of as family. He is survived by his wife Tammy Bell; his children Scott, Hank, and... Full story
Betty Songaylo passed away at Hospice House South on Thursday, April 14, 2016. She was born in Spokane on Nov. 13, 1922, to parents Francis and Lena Thurmon and lived in Hayford, Wash. for most of her 93 years. Betty attended Hayford School and graduated from Cheney High School in 1940. Following high school, she attended Kelsey Baird College in Spokane and worked at Fairchild Air Force Base. She met her husband, Ray, at Fairchild and they married on March 5, 1946. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. She...
Carole L. Hansen entered into life on May 15, 1937 in St. Paul Minn., to Mabel and Leland Coen. She was received into heavenly peace April 10, 2016 with her family by her side at the family home in Cheney. Carole married First Class Airman, Charlie M. Hansen, May 15, 1954 on her 17th birthday. Carole and Charlie settled in Cheney and both worked at Eastern Washington University for several years. Carole is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Charlie, and her five...
Dr. Warren F. Heinemann, Ph.D and retired U.S. Army Major passed away the morning of April 2, 2016 in Livermore, Calif. His loving wife Judy, his brothers Robert and Dean, his ex-wife Kathy and his children, Latonda, Edward and Joanne, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive him. He will be missed by his extended family of in-laws, nephews and cousins, veterans and coworkers, friends and his family in faith. He was born to Charles Frederick and Wanda... Full story
Deanna Marie Stragier passed away on Feb. 26, 2016 in Auburn, Wash. She was born on March 27, 1973 in Spokane, Wash. to Pamela (Gerhauser) Smith and Patrick Stragier. Deanna is survived by her three children: two sons, Sean Hall and Chad Hall and daughter Emma Nelson; her mother, Pamela Smith, her father and step-mother, Patrick and Doris Stragier; her sisters Jaime Lund (Issac) and Samantha Stragier; her brothers Blake Stragier (Laura) and Rian Smith; and numerous aunts,...
Jeffrey L. Smith, age 66, of Cheney, Wash. passed away March 13, 2016 in Spokane, Wash. Jeff worked at the family jewelry store in Cheney for many years. He was the only child of Peter J. and Frances L. (Fred) Smith who have both preceded him in death. A graveside service was held March 28 at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Cheney Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements....
Michael James Delaney, age 67, was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Salem Ore. and passed away peacefully in his Cheney, Wash. home on March 22, 2016. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wilda Delaney and younger brother Daniel Delaney. He is survived by his loving wife Allison, son Ryan Delaney, daughter Ashley Wickward and step-daughter Kendra Grimes; siblings, Debra Cates, Pat Delaney and Janice Delaney-Hill and grandchildren Lacee, Anson and Delaney. Mike graduated...
Our beloved Mother, Ga'ma, Grammie, Marie E. Larson, left us on March 18, 2016 at the age of 89. She joins her mother, Hazel Marie Camp and her husband of 48 years, Lamoyne (Larry) Larson in heaven. Marie was born Feb. 8, 1927 in the first "modern" house in Cheney, built by pioneer and Civil War veteran, G.W. Cook, her great-great-grandfather. She was a proud descendant of the earliest settlers in Washington state. Marie graduated from Cheney High School in 1945 and looked for... Full story
Ted C. Ham, age 86, passed away March 8, 2016 suddenly at his home in Cheney with his wife by his side. Theodore C. Ham was born Jan. 1, 1930 in Ford, Idaho to Leslie and Ida (Leigh) Ham. Later that same year the family moved to a dairy farm near Tyler, Wash. Ted attended the two-room schoolhouse in Tyler, walking or riding his bike the two miles. He attended high school in Sprague and helped at the farm after school. He worked for local farmers in the summer and during... Full story
Larry passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2016. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he met and his life was well lived. Larry was born in Spokane on Sept. 16, 1945. He lived in Alaska and Hawaii before returning to the Spokane area.... Full story
Carol June Foland, 61, passed away on Feb. 21 at her home on the Pend Oreille River. Carol was born May 24, 1954, in Ft Payne, Ala., the daughter of Austin and Helen Nash. Her early years were spent in the small town of LaCrosse, Wash. She and her family moved to Cheney where she graduated from Cheney High School and married her high school sweetheart. Carol worked for Washington State at Lakeland Village for over 30 years as a seamstress and retired in 2011. Carol is being remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,... Full story
Dale Franklin Hagel, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Feb. 8, 2016 in Spokane, Wash., at 82 years old. Dale is survived by his 11 children and their spouses: Dale Jr. and Sharon Hagel of Medical Lake; Gary Hagel of Spokane; Teresa and John Spracklen of Pahrump, Nev.; Donald and Amy Hagel of Spokane; Susan and Michael Klemke of Medical Lake; Cindy and William Kirste of Winnemucca, Nev., Sam and Paulette Hagel of Spokane; Larry and Susan Hagel of Spokane;... Full story
Ricky Tyler Petersen was born April 12, 1996 and passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2016. This tragic event has left a hole in our hearts and family that we feel almost every second. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he met and his smile would change the room. He especially loved his family and would do anything for them. Ricky was a wonderful son that we were always so proud of, and a great brother. He was our “handsome little man” and “buddy” but he was described by most as “my best friend.” Ricky was a gifted athl... Full story
Terrance James Carlin, 74, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 31, 2016, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 11, 1941 in Shelby Mont., the son of Thomas Russell Carlin and Margaret Catherine Kimmet. He was the second of four siblings. At the age of 3 his family moved to the Spokane area, where he remained through college. Terrance was a member of the Cheney High School class of 1960. On Aug. 20, 1966 he married his high school sweetheart Marilyn Kay Morehouse. In 1966 he graduated from... Full story
Lenora Kalous resident of Medical Lake, Wash., passed away on Jan. 21, 2016 from complications due to congestive heart failure. She was born the second day of August 1934 in Horton, Kan., to Anna and Lester Jerome. She graduated from Effingham High School in Effingham, Kan., in 1952. She married Robert Kalous March 15, 1953. Lenora traveled with Robert as a military spouse and worked several jobs. They finally settled in Medical Lake in June 1966. She started work at the bank... Full story
Gary was born Nov. 15, 1944 and passed away Jan. 14, 2016 in Spokane after a short illness. Gary was the son of Geraldine Hubbell Dahl and Albert Vossler Dahl and was born in Seattle, Wash. The family moved to Cheney where Gary attended Campus Elementary. During the time in Cheney the twins, Gayle and Gloria joined the family. When Gary was 7, the family moved to a farm in the Amber area. His youngest sister Geraldine Jill was born in 1952. Gary attended Amber Grade School... Full story
Betty Eugene Smith, 93, of Medical Lake, Wash., passed away Jan. 21, 2016 in Spokane. She was born June 7, 1922 in Larned, Kan. where she lived and went to school. She enlisted in the World War ll Women's Army Corp. She married a fellow soldier, Francis Smith, who preceded her in death. Betty is survived by her three children Cleve, Theresa and Leslie, granddaughters Heather, Monica, Jennifer and a great granddaughter Charlotte Mae. The most important things to Betty were... Full story
