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Maureen Becht Thompson Maureen Becht Thompson, a mother, grandmother, registered nurse, community organizer and wife of 62 years to Dr. Norman Thompson, died Friday, June 7 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Born Nov. 15, 1930 in Ontonagon, Mich. to Hazel and Al Becht, she graduated as valedictorian of Bayfield High School in Bayfield, Wis. She attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she trained to be a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital. She met her future h...
Norman V. Vigfusson Eight-two years of life. With his loving family around him, Norman V. Vigfusson passed away peacefully at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with cancer. Though our hearts are sad, we rejoice that he is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Norm was born in a farming community outside of Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada to Eirikur and Gudrun Vigfusson. Life on the farm was good and wholesome for his family of nine. He graduated from the... Full story
Born in Pasco, Wash. Aug. 27, 1940, went to be with the Lord May 27, 2013. In Delphia’s lifetime, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Washington, an EMT for the Poulsbo Fire Department, and taught piano lessons in the West Indies for three years. In Alaska, Delphia worked for the Clarion Newspaper as a reporter. She worked for Meals on Wheels for the city of Kenai for several years before retiring. Later, Delphia volunteered for the No One Dies Alone program, and was a pianist for Nikiski Mt. Redoubt Baptist C...
Mariam L. Bartlett, age 87, died peacefully in her sleep at the Cheney Care Center in Cheney, Wash. June 12, after a long and full life. Born in Tyler, Minn. in 1926 to John and Helen Banks, Mariam shared the family home with three brothers. In 1938 the Bank’s family moved to Garfield, Wash. where Mariam spent most of her childhood years. In 1943 they moved to Cheney. After graduating from Cheney High School in 1944, Mariam worked as a second cook at a Blister rust camp in Nor... Full story
Pat Ryan, 73, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 surrounded by family in her daughter’s home in Moses Lake, Wash. under the care of Assured Hospice. Pat was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to Patrick and Muriel (Cummings) Ryan. She graduated from Mary Mount High School in 1957. She married Doug Boole in 1959, spent 13 years as an Air Force wife, raised four children on air bases and then lived and worked in Spokane and Omak, Wash. Pat then moved to Cheney to work as the library’s f... Full story
Katherine V. Lambright (age 91) died June 5, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. She was born Aug. 24, 1921 to Carl and Laura Johnson at their home southwest of Cheney, Wash. Her family moved to Tucker Prairie to a farm where she attended school in a one-room country schoolhouse. They later moved to a farm near Edwall, Wash. where she attended school and graduated in 1939. Katherine is survived by her five children: Laural Hepton (Jim), Russell Holloway (Donna), Penny Bankey (Mark), Nina McConnell (Joe), and Scott Lambright (Sharon). She... Full story
Ryan Thomas-Keith Stradling, age 19, passed away on May 25 in Portland, Ore. after a seven-month battle with brain cancer. He graduated from Banks High School in 2012 where he began musical training that instilled his ambition to one day becoming a professional percussionist. Ryan attended the summer jazz workshop at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, and displayed amazing talents as a drummer. Ryan’s large Stradling family deeply grieves the loss of an outstanding s... Full story
Lorene Robinette passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, March 13 at her home outside Cheney. She was born in Spokane, on June 1, 1924. She graduated from Cheney High School and went on to receive a teaching degree from Eastern Washington University. She was married to her sweetheart, Eugene, in 1950, and one year later they welcomed their only son, Maurice, into the world. She extended her love and dedication to many other children in her 30-year career as an... Full story
ZIMMERMAN, Roger Alan (age 75) – Born May 19, 1937 in Beatrice Neb. Passed away suddenly of a heart attack, on May 12, 2013 in Cheney, Wash, doing what he liked best…”going for a drive with our Mom!” Roger is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan; his brother, Larry (Renee) Zimmerman of Steptoe, Wash; his children, Linda (Dennis) Wederspahn of Cheney, Jeff (Kristy) Zimmerman of Spokane, Dan (Bonnie) Zimmerman of Mead, Dave (Christine) Zimmerman of Medical Lake, Steve... Full story
Sherri Dawn Lamb, age 49, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2013 in her home in Cheney, Wash. She was born in Stanford, Conn. to Craig John Reynolds and Eileen Virginia West; brother, Craig Scott Reynolds; Sister, Shelby Diane Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Roger Dean Lamb, sons, John Craig Scott Lamb, Braden Dean Lamb, Kellen Taylor Lamb, and Ian Thomas Calvert; daughters, Jade Nicole Lamb, Diana Rootzky Pupperdog Lamb, Sophie Rofey Lamb, Dolly Pants Lamb and two... Full story
Clifton B. Rock of Cheney, Wash., passed away peacefully at the Spokane Hospice House April 21, 2013. Clif was born April 30, 1922, the son of Oliver and Hannah (Brown) Rock of Beverly, Mass. He grew up in the Ryal Side neighborhood of Beverly, attended local schools and graduated from Beverly High School in 1939. Clif enlisted in the Army Air Force in March 1944 and trained as a crewman on B-29 heavy bombers. He was stationed on Tinian Island in the Southwest Pacific Theater... Full story
Donald Eugene Holt’s faith became sight on March 23, 2013. He was 86 and a resident of Seaside, Ore. Don was born to Winnifred Lindell and Guy Donald Holt in Spokane, Wash. on Feb. 25, 1927. Don left high school to join the Navy in 1945 and served as a radar technician until 1946 on the USS Point Cruz, part of the US Pacific fleet. He was honorably discharged and returned to Cheney to finish high school. Don met Maxine Nelson while working for her father and they were married in 1950. While in Spokane, Don worked as m... Full story
William T. Dalling (age 86), lifetime resident of the Cheney area passed away April 6, 2013 at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1926 in Spokane to John and Mary (Mallen) Dalling and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1946. Bill was an army veteran of WWII, serving in the last mounted cavalry unit until it was disbanded. He returned home after the war and worked for Melrose Bobcat for 35 years. He also worked for Keytronics, retiring in 1989. Bill always ranched on the family homestead on Thomas Mallen Road (named... Full story
Leisi, Billy Gene “Bill” (Age 87) Bill passed away at the Spokane Veteran’s Home on March 17, 2013. He was born Nov. 30, 1925 in Republic, Mo. to Flora Keltner Leisi McAlister and Ralph Leisi. He entered the Marine Corps at age 17 and served from 1943-1945. He served in the Pacific Theater and received three Purple Hearts. He worked in many industries, most notably as a livestock nutritionist and an archery Equipment production manager. He was active in the Idaho Wildlife Fede... Full story
Barton John Freitag, Sr. Beloved Husband, Dad, Pops, Papa, Grandpa, and Opa went to be with his Lord on March 7, 2013 with his family beside him at the Cheney Care Center. Barton was born Sept. 26, 1931 in Sydney, Montana to Alfred and Marie (Yuhl) Freitag. He graduated from Mead High School in 1949. Barton was in the Navy Reserve from September 1949 to September 1954. He retired after 35 years from Eastern State Hospital. He started work in the wards, then worked as a... Full story
JoAnn L. (Neglay/Johnson) Keele, age 73 died Feb. 18, 2013 at her home in Cheney, Wash. She was born to the late Dale and Margaret Neglay on June 11, 1939. JoAnn married the late Merril (Butch) Johnson in 1956. They lived in many cities throughout the United States and Canada. She worked many years with her husband Butch throughout their 46 years of marriage as a bookkeeper. JoAnn and Butch loved to travel and went on numerous cruises. She spent the last seven years of her... Full story
Joyce N. Smith passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep Feb. 17, 2013 at the age of 77. She was born in Cashmere, Wash. to Edward and Esther Hoff on June 12, 1935. She grew up in Marlin, Wash. where she graduated in 1954. She then moved to Spokane where she attended Kinman Business College. After her dad passed away she moved back to Marlin. She married Quentin (Smitty) Smith on Aug. 6, 1956. They moved to Spokane and then to Medical Lake where they raised five... Full story
Margie A. (Buob) Brown Margie A. (Buob) Brown, age 82, was entered into rest Feb. 11, 2013 at House of Hospice in Spokane, Wash. She was born Sept. 9, 1930 on a ranch south of Cheney, Wash. to Howard and Alda Buob. She graduated from Cheney High School. Margie was a long time resident of the Cheney/Tyler and Sprague area. She was very active on the farm and worked beside her husband Jack with the Black Angus cattle for 49 years. She was a lifetime member of the Tyler Grange.... Full story
Beverly Greene Boyes Surrounded by her loving family, Beverly passed away at home in Auburn, Wash. on Jan. 16, 2013. She was the great-granddaughter of prominent and early Cheney resident Frank Clark Greene and granddaughter of F. Clark Greene, a resident of Benge, Wash. Beverly was born in Ritzville, Wash. Jan. 8, 1937 to the late Frank T. and Lillie M. Greene. She spent her early childhood in Lamont, Spokane and finally settled in Scribner next to Marshall, Wash. She... Full story
After a nearly three-year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma), Joey Dean Cawyer (Anderson), age 23, is with the Lord and is now cancer free. The gates of heaven opened for Joey on Jan. 24, 2013 while at home with his mother and loved ones by his side. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Anderson of Cheney, Wash, his two younger brothers, Johnathon and Jessiah Anderson also of Cheney his father Hank Harrison of Post Falls, Idaho and a countless number of family and friends... Full story
John H. Jarvis Jr. went to be with his son, John E Jarvis, in the heavens Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. His loving wife Anita Jarvis, daughter Donna Peterson who gave him three grandchildren, and five great-grandkids, survives him. He lovingly raised his wife’s sister (Phyllis Bergmans) three children as his own resulting in seven more grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was married to Anita for 61 years. He was a retired Air Force veteran and was in military 23 y... Full story
Our loving wife and mother is free and at home in peace and wholeness. Bea (Beatrice Marie) Bland passed away Jan. 22, 2013 in the presence of her husband and her son and daughter at The Hospice House of Spokane. She was born Nov. 3, 1930, and was married to and survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert (Bob) Bland. She is also survived by her son, Gene Bland (husband of Deanna) of Colbert, Wash. and her daughter, Shirley Bland of Trinidad, Colo.; her grandson, Marty... Full story
Carol Ann Moczulski (Squires) passed away Jan. 14, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving husband Mitch, her immediate family and relatives. Carol was born in Gary, S.D. on Feb. 16, 1934, the fourth child of Raymond John Henning and Francis Asher Henning. She raised her six children with her late husband, Don Squires. Her husband of 46 years, Donald Squires and her son David Squires preceded her in death. Carol spent many years as the... Full story
Mary Ellis Reid (age 81) passed away Jan. 15, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. Mary was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Joplin, Mo. to Arling and Lottie High-Talbot and was a graduate of Manteca High School, class of 1950. After completing business school she worked in California as a bookkeeper. She married Leroy “Roy” H. Reid in December 1951 and became a devoted military wife and mother. Together they raised three loving children. Mary lived an active, full life and enjoyed sewing, kni...
Howard Wayne Oliver (age 60) passed away Jan. 17, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. He was born Sept. 16, 1952 in Amarillo Texas. Howard lived most of his life in Fountain, Colo. and was a graduate of Fountain-Ft. Carson High, class of 1973. He volunteered and worked for 20 years in the Fountain library. Following his mother’s passing in 2001, he moved to Medical Lake, Wash. to live with his surviving sister and her husband, Deb and Scott Chavez. Howard was quite the survivor, when at t...
