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After a valiant two-year battle with ovarian cancer, Kimberlee Kay Williams passed peacefully on July 24, 2023, in Cheney, Wash. with family by her side. Kimberlee was born in Reno, Nev. on Nov. 9, 1963, to Thomas and Charlese (Rupley) Davidson. She spent her childhood in Winnemucca, Nev. and graduated from Albert Lowry High School in 1982. Blessed with height and athleticism, she was a member of the Lady Buckaroos' volleyball and basketball teams. She also played softball...
Lawrence Alan Jones went to Heaven on Sept. 3, 2023. He passed away from liver disease surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born in June 1960 at Carswell FIFB, Texas to Colonel Charles "Dave" and Margaret Jones. He arrived with his family at FAFB in September 1972 and lived the rest of his life one mile west of FAFB. Larry graduated in 1978 from Medical Lake High School. As a student at MLHS, he played drums, was a guard on the football team, a member of the golf team, and...
Juanita (Wannie) Hagel: A Life Well-Lived and Cherished Juanita Elizabeth Hagel, affectionately known as "Wannie," gracefully departed from this world on Aug. 22, 2023, surrounded by cherished loved ones. She was born on June 23, 1941, to Isabel and Leo Rohner, taking her place as the eldest among 12 siblings. Wannie's life was one rich with family, love, and a deep connection to the world around her. Wannie's journey through life was defined by her role as a loving mother...
David Berne Barnard passed away on Aug. 28, 2023, shortly after reaching his goal of celebrating his 100th birthday. He was the 2nd of 3 children born to Burton and Dorris Barnard. He graduated from Reardan High School in 1942 and entered military service in 1943. He served in Italy, France, and Germany, including the Anzio Landing, the Southern France Landing and up to Berlin with the Army Combat Engineer Corps. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945 and married his...
Clark Leland Messex, 85, peacefully passed away Aug. 21, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Clark was born in Missoula, Mont, Aug. 31, 1937, to Leland C. and Gladys (Reinhardt) Messex. Clark joined his beloved big brother, Curtis, who introduced him to the thrills of flying and joys of fishing. Clark served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as an Electronic Warfare Officer flying on B-52Ds, and retired as a Major in 1981. Clark married Judith (Frankland), the love of his life,...
Gerry Lynn Holdway beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Aug. 3rd, 2023 after battling cancer. She was born to Thomas Simonton and Mary Jean Bell in Pendleton, Ore. on Feb. 27, 1947. She married Doyle Max Holdway of Springfield, Missouri on Feb. 19, 1965. They moved their family to Spokane, Wash. in 1978 and lived on the South Hill until their retirement. In 2005, they moved to Medical Lake, Wash., where they built a new home....
Joan (Eaman) Daugherty Feb. 10, 1922 - June 29, 2023 Joan (pronounced Joann) passed away June 29, 2023. She was born Feb. 10, 1922 in Garden City, Kan. She was a depression era child whose father lost his ranch causing the family to move to town. This experience instilled a lifelong, strong work ethic and a belief in the importance of moderation. Joan was to have the remarkable blessing of her grandparents living close by. The middle of three children, Joan had an older...
Gary Leroy Descombaz Sept. 23, 1939 – June 18, 2023 Gary Leroy Descombaz was born in Pierre, S.D. September 23, 1939 and went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2023. He was a beloved husband, brother, dad, and papa and will be missed dearly. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is now free of pain and in the arms of his Savior. He was married to his darling wife, Pauline for 52 years and together they raised a blended family. They joined daughter Roxanne Wright, s...
Rick Prentice Jan.17, 1955 – June 24, 2021 Rick Prentice, aka the master fisherman of Fish Lake just outside of Cheney, Wash., passed away on June 24th, 2021, at the age of 66 from pancreatic cancer. Rick was quite the character - he was creative, kind, generous, and funny around family and his fishing buddies. He had a great sense of humor and was always cracking jokes. He was also a maintenance worker at Spokane Airport, where he made sure the planes could take off and l...
Yolanda “Carol” Sanders May 8, 1953 – March 21, 2023 Yolanda “Carol” Sanders, of Cheney, Wash., passed away surrounded by friends and family on March 21, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn., from complications with cancer. Carol was born on May 8, 1953, in Burlington, Wash., to Joyce and Lawrence Adamek. She was a graduate of Burlington-Edison High School in 1971, and was the third of four siblings, including two older sisters and a younger brother. Carol was born and raised in wester...
Cinnamon Alnutt, passed away June 21, 2023 in her home in Cheney, Wash. Cinnamon was born Sept., 4, 1969. Anyone who knew Cinnamon knew that she had a deep love for her daughters, Crystal and Chelsea, and her Grandson Grayson. She enjoyed spending her days with her daughter Crystal, her best friend Mike Jenkins, and her many other friends in the neighborhood. Cinnamon is survived by her mother, Samantha Kostelecky, her daughter Crystal Day, her daughter Chelsea Wright, her...
Hetty Almira McLean entered this world on Dec., 28, 1927. She moved on to her eternal home June 15, 2023 at the age of 95. Born in Kennewick Wash, Hetty and her family relocated to the farm outside of Four Lakes, Wash., at the age of 8 where she was taught by her mother Almira to value hard work and to love animals, particularly horses. Life on the farm was difficult and satisfying for Hetty and her 7 siblings. In 1946 she met her forever love Jack Hartford. The couple...
David Phillip Court Oct. 9,1962-June 2, 2023 David Phillip Court, beloved son, brother and father passed from this life on Fri., June 2, 2023. David was born in Seattle, Wash. at Swedish Hospital on Oct. 9, 1962. He was the second oldest son of Alfred James Court (deceased) and Helen Juanita (Hartwick) Court. David was an avid sports addict and was the kicker on his high school football team. He was also the assistant manager of the basketball team. David graduated from...
Dec. 24, 1982 – May 25, 2023 Jessica Ruth McLerran suffered a major brain bleed and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Jessica was born on Dec. 24, 1982 to parents Ron and Debbie Kerkes. She grew up in Cheney, Wash. with her three sisters Jana, Amy, and Mandy, who were her best friends. She attended schools there and graduated high school with honors in 2001 alongside her sweetheart Ethan McLerran. The two were married a year later in the S...
John France Dec. 22, 1960 – May 10, 2023 John France of Spokane passed away suddenly Wed., May 10th at 62 years old. He'd met Jesus twice in his life and we know he was lifted up with welcome arms. He left a vast legacy of love and responsibility with many people including his two sons to whom he was best friends with. He was known to take almost anyone fishing who wanted to go and bring fish or venison to those who couldn't make it out. His last few years were spent i...
Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper Sept. 17, 1936 – May 13, 2023 Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper born Sept. 17, 1936, passed on May 13, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Williston, ND to Kenneth Cooper and Clara (Hanson) on a farm. His family moved to Medical Lake when he was twelve where he attended school and left for the US Air Force at age seventeen. He served employment at ESH, Medical Lake Elementary, Lakeland Village of Medical Lake, Holy Family Hospital of Spokane, Burlington Northern Railroad, for local farmers (...
Carol Titus 1955 – 2023 The world is a little darker place due to the passing of our sister and cousin, Carol Titus, earlier this year. A memorial service will be held on Sat., May 27 at 10:00 am at the Pines Cemetery in the Spokane Valley. Carol, a member of Phi Theta Kaapp, attended Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University. She worked for Keytronic as a Test Engineer travelling to places such as China, Greece and Mexico. For the last 10+ years she worked at the Northern Quest Casino. Carol and her s...
Mary Mead Smith Grafious July 11, 1916 to April 24, 2023 Mary Mead Smith Grafious passed away peacefully April 24, 2023, at Everest Adult Family Home in Shoreline, Wash., at the age of 106. At the time of her passing, she was in hospice care with family by her side as she took her last breath on this Earth. Mary was born July 11, 1916, in Newport, Ore. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lewis Carlisle and Ada May Smith; sisters, Sarah Pears, Rachael May,...
Penny Bone 1936-2022 Penny Bone shared her unique spirit with strangers, friends, and loved ones between the years of 1936-2022. She passed away in her sleep, surrounded by loved ones in December at 86 years young. Penny was the second born of five children to her parents Kay and Ray Wiley in Rockville Center, NY. She was a good kid who loved going to the beach, being silly with her friends, and taking pictures and then developing them in her dark room. As an adult, she...
SMSgt Frank V. Ide Dec. 20, 1934 – April 23, 2023 Frank Verner Ide, 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 23, 2023. Frank was born Dec. 20, 1934 in Portland, Ore. to Hervey V. Ide and Lillian Post Ide. He and his three brothers were raised by Hervey and his second wife Evelyn in Medford, Ore. Frank's father was in the Army and Frank spent his high school years in Heidelberg, Germany. In 1954, Frank enlisted in the Air Force and spent the next several y...
Cheryl (Goertz) Tuck Aug. 19, 1948 – April 13, 2923 Heaven gained another angel on April 13, 2023, as loving sister, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Goertz Tuck passed away in Riverton, Utah after a yearlong fight with numerous medical issues. Cheryl was born on Aug. 19, 1948, in Spokane, Wash. to Florence (Kunkel) and Herbert Goertz. Cheryl grew up in Cheney, Wash. with her brothers, Robert and Jerry. Upon graduating from Eastern Washington State College with a degree in e...
Paul Nelson Jan. 12, 1951 – March 30, 2023 Paul Nelson was born to Henry Charles and Irma Nelson on 12 January 1951 in Spokane and lost his thirteen-year battle with cancer on 30 March 2023. Paul graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1969 where he played basketball and football and was a four-year starter at first base for the varsity baseball team. He was a proud, lifelong Tiger. He became a journeyman plumber and pipefitter in the early 1970s, and his first job was w...
Freda L Kerstetter, born on 10-22-1925, passed away on 3-2-23. Freda was a Cheney resident for over 40 years. There will be a private Memorial/Celebration of Life for family members held on April 29, 2023 in State College, Pa....
Celebration of Life for Cavin Firestone will be on April 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Windsor Grange, 4417 S. Assembly Rd., Spokane WA. Please bring your stories of Cavin to share, food catered by Wild Bill’s. A continued celebration will follow at Wild Bill’s Long Bar, Cheney....
Celebration of Life for Cavin Firestone will be on April 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Windsor Grange, 4417 S. Assembly Rd., Spokane WA. Please bring your stories of Cavin to share, food catered by Wild Bill’s. A continued celebration will follow at Wild Bill’s Long Bar, Cheney....
