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GRAVESIDE SERVICES Peggy Lynn Dillon Graveside Services for Peggy Dillon, formerly of Medical Lake, will be held at the Ephrata Cemetery on Saturday May 14 at 11 am.... Full story
Shirley Lorraine Loomer, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Cheney, Wash. Shirley was born Dec.31, 1926, in Cheney, the second child of Charles S. Loomer and Minnie M. (nee Miller) Loomer. When she was 3, the family moved from 1st Street to a farm on Erie Street, where they enjoyed clear space farther than the eye could see. Shirley considered this her home for the rest of her life. At age 12, Shirley started her first job, as a paperboy.... Full story
James (Jim) Richard Morasch, 81, passed away peacefully, with family at this side, on April 29, 2022 following a stroke. Jim was born in Endicott, Wash. on Oct. 31, 1940 to parents Clarence and Naomi (Cook) Morasch. After his graduation from Spangle High School, Jim served in the United States Navy on the USS Constellation. He married Sharon O'Donnell in 1967 and together they raised three children, who he supported in a long career working with the local telephone company as... Full story
Margaret Eileen (Longbottom) Showalter was born on Nov. 18, 1923, and was the middle child of Okanogan Valley homesteaders, Ben and Myrtle Longbottom. Eileen graduated from Okanogan High School and attended the Eastern Washington College of Education. During her life, Eileen held many roles. She taught 4th grade and high school for 18 years, worked constantly on the family ranch, and drove long haul truck for six years with her husband, John. She is survived by her son, David... Full story
Margaret Eileen (Longbottom) Showalter was born on Nov. 18, 1923, and was the middle child of Okanogan Valley homesteaders, Ben and Myrtle Longbottom. Eileen graduated from Okanogan High School and attended the Eastern Washington College of Education. During her life, Eileen held many roles. She taught 4th grade and high school for 18 years, worked constantly on the family ranch, and drove long haul truck for six years with her husband, John. She is survived by her son, David...
Mary H. Daugharty caught the train with her ancestors Friday Night April 8th at her home in Cheney Wash. Mary Daugharty's handshake tells you all about her. The over the top firm handshake comes from a 5'1" schoolteacher who grew up on a dairy farm in Clark Fork, ID. She bravely waited until she knew it was time to go. Mary was born in Butte, Mont. on May 18, 1937 to Clint and Irene (Monahan) Henderson. As a child her family moved to Clark Fork, Idaho to dairy farm for the... Full story
Nancy K. Madison peacefully passed away March 18, 2022, at Hospice House in Spokane following a courageous and long battle with Scleroderma; she was surrounded by family. She was born April 27, 1943, in Cuba, NY to Ethelyn P. and Russel E. Eichelberger and raised in Friendship, NY where her mother taught kindergarten following her father's death in World War II. Nancy was a graduate of Friendship High School, SUNY College at Buffalo (BS), and Case Western Reserve University... Full story
Paul William Butler, known as Bill to his friends, passed away on March 3rd, 2022, at the Spokane Veterans Home, Spokane Wash. Bill was born on April 3rd, 1923, to Paul and Jessie Butler of Wellsboro, Pa. The first of four children, Bill started his career as a tool and die maker for the Corning Corporation, but like most of his generation was called to serve his country in World War II. At the age of 19 Bill found himself piloting a B-24 Liberator as part of the 740th Bomb... Full story
A star in the Heaven's became twice as bright as a soul left his place on Earth and ascended upwards to finally be reunited with the love of his life. That star brightened on February 18, 2022, when Phil Odum entered into rest in his little humble homestead just south of Cheney, Wash. On November 29, 1952, Phil was born in Tennessee to Leroy and Gladys Odum. His father was in the military, giving Phil the opportunity to live in various places that he enjoyed as a young child.... Full story
Patrick O’Brien Shea, 59, of Cheney, Wash., died of ALS (Lou Gehrig‘s disease) on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Spokane, Wash. to Donald and Sharon Shea, he grew up on the farm in Tyler, Wash., where he helped with cattle and haying. Patrick attended Spokane Community College, graduating with a Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. His career was in Spokane in the cardiovascular field for 37 years starting in the EP Cath lab to Sal... Full story
Elden S. Sorensen was born in Visalia, Calif. on Feb. 25, 1935 to Orville and Francis Sorensen. Elden was an only child raised on a chicken ranch his father had founded, and where he raised over 400,000 chickens a year. Elden would educate through college from Pacific Union, Walla Walla College, Sacramento State College and Eastern Washington University. Elden married Joanie (Valin) on Dec. 18, 1960 and raised two children Eric (deceased) and Jill who he adored. Joanie and... Full story
Marie Jeanne Zabel, Spokane, Wash., passed away on Feb. 23, 2022, after struggling with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Marie was born in 1939 to Robert and Jeanne Melton in Norwalk, Calif. She graduated from Excelsior High School in Norwalk in 1957. Having met Ernest H. Gilmour in 1954, they wed in 1957 and went on to have three children: Ernest Henry Gilmour, William Bryce Gilmour, and Nadine Marie Gilmour (Madrazo). When Ernie Jr. was born, Marie decided to dedicate her... Full story
Patrick O'Brien Shea, 59, of Cheney, Wash., died of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Spokane, Wash. to Donald and Sharon Shea, he grew up on the farm in Tyler, Wash., where he helped with cattle and haying. Patrick attended Spokane Community College, graduating with a Degree in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology. His career was in Spokane in the cardiovascular field for 37 years starting in the EP Cath lab to... Full story
Ralph Donald Laws was born April 2, 1936 in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Mont. He is the son of Ralph J. Laws and Margaret E. Nicholson, both early residents of The Bitterroot Valley. Ralph James was born in 1884 from Kansas and Margaret Ellen was born near Como in 1895. Ralph passed away Feb. 2, 2022 in Spokane, Wash. Ralph lived near Darby for seven years, then in Hamilton where he graduated in 1954. He was in the Army 1954-1956 stationed at Fort Ord, Herzo Base, Germany and Devens, Massachusetts. He attended M.S.U., now the... Full story
Neva Louise (Goller) Lincoln passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, with her husband and children by her side. Neva was born on Sept. 6, 1933, to Walter and Myrtle (Eignor) Goller at her Aunt Della's house in Kimberly, Idaho. She was the seventh of nine siblings. Neva was raised on the family farm in Wendell, Idaho and graduated from Wendell High School in 1951. Neva moved with her parents to Boise, Idaho where she attended Boise Junior College and worked for the Idaho Statehouse,... Full story
James (Jim) Wesley Mowatt passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 31, 2022. Born on July 27, 1936, in Chewelah, to Andy and Lorna (Seaman) Mowatt, Jim graduated from Chewelah High School in 1954, and then joined the U.S. Navy that next fall. He spent four years aboard the aircraft carrier Philippine Sea as a machinist's mate in the boiler room, traveling the world. Jim found the love of his life and married Arlene Schmitt in Oct. 1960. He worked as a logger up north and for a private... Full story
Lilly Joan Allen past away on Feb. 3, 2022 after a long and rewarding life. Lilly was born on Sept. 25, 1936 in Pasco, Wash. to Harry & Lilly (Thowe) Axtell and raised on a dairy farm. In her early teens Lilly's family relocated to the town of Post Falls, Idaho where she graduated from Chinook High School in 1954. Lilly was married to David Ray Davis on May 25, 1955 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They started a family in Spokane, Wash. with their first born, Terry Michael Davis on... Full story
Bradley J. Barsness entered into his eternal rest Monday, Jan. 24th, 2022. He had just turned 55 the week prior. The loss of Brad will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved him. Bradley was born to Allen and Lilla Barsness in Plentywood, Mont. on Jan. 17th, 1967. Brad grew up in a farming community with siblings and cousins to have great adventures with! After graduating from Flaxville High School he attended Montana State University where he studied mathematics and... Full story
Robert “Bob” Jacob Blank went home to be with the Lord Jan. 13, 2022 after battling cancer. Bob was surrounded by family and friends until the very end and was very well taken care of by the “Golden Girls”. Bob was born June 3rd 1937 in Spokane to John and Mabel Blank and lived on a couple farmsteads in the Rosalia area before settling in to the house that was built on the farm, the place he called home in 1942. As a young boy, Bob fell in love with all aspects of farming, wor... Full story
Ernest Richard Melville "Richard, Ernie, Dick" passed away on Dec. 28, 2021 at the age of 85, in Davenport, Wash. Ernest was born in Sprague, Wash. on Sept. 4, 1936 to Mary Iva "Billie" and Ernest "Babe" Melville. Ernest was raised on the family farm in Lamont, Wash. until 1945. Ernest was 9 years old when the family moved to a cattle ranch in Cheney, Wash., where he lived and farmed until the fall of 1957. Ernest graduated from Cheney High School in June of 1954. After... Full story
Carole Ann Haynes Jan. 10,1941 - Dec. 26, 2021 Carole Ann Haynes, 80, a longtime resident of Medical Lake, passed away on Dec. 26, 2021. Carole was born on Jan. 10, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Glenn and Dora Neufer, joining her two older brothers to complete their family. A year later the family moved to Portland, and she lived there until she met and married Alfred Cooper and started her own family. She had two sons, Ron and Ken, and with Al in the Air Force, they had...
Lawrence Patrick "Pat" Crowley Nov. 16, 1944 - Jan. 4th, 2022 Lawrence Patrick "Pat" Crowley passed away at his home Jan. 4, 2022. Pat was born Nov. 16, 1944 to Lawrence and Wanda Holmes Crowley in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School and attended Idaho State University. Pat married Patricia Clement in 1970, celebrating their 51st anniversary this past June. They moved to Spokane in 1971, then to Cheney in 1973, five days before the birth of their son... Full story
Lyle Raymond Bruce passed away on Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 79, in Spokane, Wash. He left this world suddenly, but we can rest assured knowing that the "Spud King" is now in heaven tending to God's glorious potatoes. Lyle was born to Lawrence and Violet Bruce on May 28, 1942. Lyle grew up in the small town of Farmington, Wash. He went to school in Farmington through 8th grade. He attended Oaksdale High School where he was a member of the baseball team. He remained good frie... Full story
Jennifer Eileen Bauman Oct. 18, 1978 - Dec. 24, 2021 Jennifer Eileen Bauman, 43, a beautiful sparkle in everyone's life, a loving wife and mother of two children, passed away on Dec. 24, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Jennifer was born on Oct. 18, 1978 to Steve and Mary Glaser. Jennifer graduated from Post Falls High School where she participated in many sports. She was an outstanding basketball player, but her passion was always softball. She was a natural athlete in... Full story
Thomas Dean Powers March 24, 1954 - Nov. 29, 2021 Thomas Dean Powers passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in his home in Deer Park, Wash. on Nov. 29, 2021. Tom was reunited in heaven with his beloved mother and two brothers after a long battle with cancer. Tom is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jeanne Powers; his father, Walter Powers (age 96); five children: Tab, Dulcy, Melony, Anna and stepson, Zach; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and... Full story
