Our Obituaries
Sally Diane Bishop
February 11, 1943 - March 25, 2020
Sally Diane Bishop passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020 after battling cancer and related illnesses for several years.
Sally was born February 11, 1943 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of William and Edna Chapman. She grew up in Manlius, NY and graduated from Fayetteville Manlius High School after which she completed a two year business school curriculum. She began her working career with SCM...
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Pamela Ann Arthur
April 15, 1943 - March 24, 2020
Pamela Haring Pitkin Arthur. Pam Arthur has slipped the surly bonds of earth to join her Heavenly Father. Her joy came March 24, 2020. She was born in Detroit , Michigan to Graham and Ann Haring, April 15, 1943. She grew up in Ohio and Pennsylvania where she graduated from high school, creating a lifelong love of living where there are season. Life then took her to Arizona where she married and...
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Ronald Wayne Vick
March 28, 1943 - March 20, 2020
Ronald (Ron) was born in Spokane to Wayne & Bobbie Vick. He is survived by his two sons, Jim, who held him in his arms at the time of his passing and DJ (wife Jenny) and three grandchildren, Makayla (17). Hana (15) and Eli (9). Also two sisters, Janet Hammer of Sammamish and Teree Barber (husband Ralph) also of Sammamish. Ron is also survived by his dear friend Toni McGowen.
Ron graduated from...
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Clarence August Kellbach
April 28, 1929 - March 19, 2020
Clarence was born on April 28, 1929 and passed away on March 19, 2020. Clarence was a resident of Chula Vista, CA.
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Dennis John Rupp
July 6, 1946 - March 18, 2020
Dennis John Rupp, known to most people as "Dennie" was 73 when he traded in his worn-out earthly body for his heavenly one on March 18, 2020. Dennie suffered from severe health issues the last five-years of his life.
Dennie was born on July 6, 1946 to John and Mildred Rupp, the 3rd of 11 children. He attended country school in the rural Edgeley area when he was young and graduated from...
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Allan Joseph Lorenz
October 5, 1941 - March 16, 2020
Allan Joseph Lorenz
October 5, 1941 - March 16, 2020
Born to Herman A. and Margaret (Cunningham) Lorenz in Belleville, Illinois and Baptized a Roman Catholic at St. Henry's Church on October 19th, 1941.
Allan spent his youth in Belleville and time with family in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Illinois in 1959, received his Bachelor's Degree in Business...
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Ronald Royce Meints
July 25, 1937 - March 13, 2020
Major Ronald R. Meints, U.S.M.C., Ret. passed away at home on March 13, 2020 after a two year battle with cancer. He was supported by his family and friends throughout his illness.
Ron was born in McCook NE on July 25, 1937. He spent his childhood and teen years in and around Culbertson, NE. After his father returned from WWII, Ron and his brother Keith were raised by their father, Harm, and...
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Edgar Lee Gater
February 13, 1938 - March 12, 2020
Edgar was born on February 13, 1938 and passed away on March 12, 2020. Edgar was a resident of Rialto, CA.
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Mary Arlene Engelbrecht
March 9, 1942 - March 12, 2020
Mary A. Engelbrecht of Chino, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center, Ontario, California with her children present. Born in Troy, New York, she was the last surviving sibling of nine children of the late Charles J. Wright and Catherine A. VanOlpen Bulmer Wright; and she was the beloved wife of the late Cleland A....
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Lawrence Eugene Ezzell
November 7, 1940 - March 6, 2020
Lawrence Eugene Ezzell, age 79 of Tyler went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 as he slept at Christus Mother Francis Rehabilitation Hospital. Larry was born on November 7, 1940 in San Bernadino, CA to the late John Wesley Ezzell and Florence Hunsaker Ezzell. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church of Tyler for over 22 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert...
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Brett Thomas McDonough
December 25, 1969 - February 28, 2020
Brett Thomas McDonough
December 25,1969 - February 28, 2020
Brett McDonough died on February 28, 2020 in Tacoma Washington. He passed away at the home of a friend and his care giver Scott Gourley.
Brett was a Christmas baby and was born at the US Naval Station in Yokosuka, Japan.
He fought stage 4 liver, colon and rectal cancer for two and a half years. He never complained about the...
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Gary Edward Gustin
September 3, 1958 - February 28, 2020
Gary Gustin, 61, passed suddenly on February 28, 2020 in Spanaway, WA. His Celebration of life will be held Saturday March 14th, 2pm at Royal City Intermediate School. Burial will follow at Royal Memorial Cemetery.
Gary was born September 3, 1958 in Moscow, ID. He was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his Mother Ila, Father Wayne Sr., Brothers; Wayne Jr, Kevin, Craig and...
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Carole Ann Stephan
January 20, 1938 - February 27, 2020
Carole A. Stephan, 82, died at home, surrounded with love, on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Carole was born on January 20, 1938 to Levi and Odessa Fortner. She and her brother, Robert, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where she graduated from Minor High School with the class of 1955. She later married Peter M. Stephan in 1961 with whom she had three children. They separated in 1972 and later...
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Phillip Van Orr
July 12, 1951 - February 27, 2020
Phillip was survived by his mother, Dixie Swick, step father, Frank Swick, sisters, Margo Dorrough, Lana Strand, Sherry Nickoloff and brother-in-law Edward Nickoloff. Nieces, Deanne Huth, Renea Herold and Kristi Hartmann. Nephews, Ryan and Sean Nickoloff and Kenny Strand. Aunt and Uncle Marilyn and Jack Johnson, and numerous grand nieces and nephews.
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Donald Stewart Nimmons, Sr.
October 14, 1936 - February 25, 2020
Mr. Donald S. Nimmons of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Mr. Nimmons was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. James L. Nimmons, Sr. and Mrs. Clara Mae (Truett) Nimmons; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Turner; and a brother, Reverend Dr. Billy T. Nimmons, Sr.
Don Nimmons was born in Houston, Texas on October 14, 1936. He was a graduate of Reagan High School in the Heights...
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William Raymond Bahle
November 25, 1937 - February 24, 2020
William "Bill" Bahle passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Pat, children, grandchildren, and brother, Tom. Bill was employed as a fireman in Cleveland, flying instructor, and commercial pilot. His love of flying led him to join the Commorative Air Force where he flew the B17 on their tours.Later he become a docent.. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed model...
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Sharon Lee (Chisholm) Eggleston
February 9, 1943 - February 19, 2020
On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Sharon Lee (Chisholm) Eggleston, 77, went to be with her Lord. Sharon lived her whole life holding the hope of heaven, longing for reunion with her Savior. We are certain she was not disappointed.
Sharon was born on February 9, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the only surviving child of Vollie and Lois (Crawford) Chisholm. She trusted Jesus as her Savior at the...
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Helene Maria Hasenwinkle
September 17, 1921 - February 16, 2020
Helene Marie Hasenwinkle, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2020. She was born September 17, 1921 to Franz and Maria Alber in Munich, Germany. She came to the United States in 1947. Helene was married to the love of her life, Clarence Hasenwinkle, on July 26, 1959. They, along with their three children, moved to Washington and settled in Bothell for the last 44 years....
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Dorothy Vivian De Laney
August 21, 1952 - February 15, 2020
Dorothy De Laney joined her parents Allan and Helen Baker in God's grace on the evening of February 15, 2020 due to complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. She passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa holding her husband's hand.
Dorothy was born in Morenci, Arizona and grew up in Clifton, Arizona where she graduated from Clifton High School in 1970. She attended Arizona State...
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Timothy B. Eaton
June 23, 1956 - February 15, 2020
Timothy Eaton was born on June 23, 1956 and passed away on February 15, 2020. Tim was a resident of Indian Wells, California. He is survived by daughter Grace Ann-Marie Eaton. Brother Terry and wife Gail lives in Florida and cousins in hometown of Wisconsin.
We are deeply sadden by the sudden passing of Tim and appreciate your comments and prayers as we learn how to live life with out him.
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Kathleen Ann Ryan
February 28, 1947 - February 8, 2020
Kathleen Ann Ryan. Beloved daughter of the late John P. Ryan and the late Charlotte M. nee Coggins. Loving sister of Eileen M. Meisinger, the late Patricia (Jim) Nuenberger, the late Charlotte (late Richard) Brucker, Evelyn D. (Tony) Zack, Mary Lou (Matt Sautner), Geri D. (Dan) Desmond, John P. Ryan Jr., William E. (Frank Egidi). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services...
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Enrique Gonzalez
August 19, 1950 - February 7, 2020
Enrique Gonzalez was born on August 19, 1950 and passed away on February 7, 2020.
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Milford Dale Case
February 11, 1926 - January 31, 2020
Milford "Bud" Case passed away January 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Walker, Minnesota, February 11, 1926, he was the eldest son of Paul and Audrey Case's nine children.
After serving a tour in the Navy, 1944-1946, as a Motor Machinist 2nd Class onboard the PT 168 in The Philippines and New Guinea, Bud was the first one of the Case family to head west to Oregon....
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Daphne Hope Dobbs
June 20, 1928 - January 30, 2020
Daphne Hope Dobbs, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2020. She was born in Jamaica to Norman and Muriel Linton and was married to the love of her life Arthur Alton Dobbs. Together they had five children; Carol (Valerie), Dorret, Linnette (Dawn), Jacinth (Precious) and Dianne (Joy).
Daphne loved the Lord and always sang His praises. One of her favorite saying was, "Blessed Assurance,...
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Warner Frederick Scheyer, DDS
May 19, 1931 - January 27, 2020
Dr. Warner Frederick Scheyer was born to Dr. Frederick and Synette Scheyer on May 19, 1931 in Puyallup, WA. He had one older brother, David. Warner attended Puyallup High School and the Lakeside School in Seattle and then followed on to the University of Washington graduating with a Chemistry undergraduate degree and then a doctorate of Dentistry in 1959. He taught dentistry at UW and had his own...
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Gervase Mathias Kyle
March 28, 1930 - January 25, 2020
Gervase M. Kyle, 89, was born on March 28, 1930 to Claude and Mary Kyle in Stanley, WI and died suddenly at this home in Ventura, Ca on January 25, 2020. Gervase lived his younger years with his family in various rural areas in central Wisconsin. As a young man, he followed his interests in mechanics and trucking and became an independent trucker. In 1951 he was drafted into the United States...
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Joe Bradford Vannatter
February 4, 1935 - January 25, 2020
He was born in West Virginia and came to California at 19 years old. He met his wife Beverly and they were married 59 years in September. Joe worked in sales until his retirement. At that time, his focus was his beautiful grandchildren that meant the world to him. He was very active with their school and sports activities through the years. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughter,...
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Harold William Rugg
December 22, 1929 - January 24, 2020
Harold's story began December 22, 1929 in Lahore, India (Pakistan) as the youngest of four children to teaching missionaries Ellen Martha (Foote) and Earle Melvin Rugg Sr. He exited peacefully on January 24, 2020 surrounded by love at his home in Salem, Oregon.
In between those dates, he filled his story with 90 years of many accomplishments, countless adventures, and rarely a harsh word....
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Karen Joan Brecto
June 5, 1933 - January 22, 2020
Karen Brecto, 86, of Olympia, Washington, went home to her heavenly Father on January 22, 2020. She was born in Spokane, Washington, to Carl and Nellie Anderson. She married Floyd Brecto and shortly after they moved to the Tri-Cities where they raised their 3 children - Brenda, Debbie and Barry. She was dedicated to her children, but also found time to work most of those years as an interior...
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Patricia Ann Camargo
January 21, 2020
She was a kind loving person. She left behind a son John W. Charcho and grand kids Sabrina Ann Charcho and Nicholas Charcho a daughter. Kelly Ann Charcho Grand daughter. Charlena Marie Charcho and great grandson Abilio Rider Charcho and a sister Carmie and brother in law Ronald Wilson and there kids and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all here friends and Famliy. Kelly Charcho will...
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Donald John Dow
January 21, 2020
Donald Dow passed away peacefully at home on January 21st, 2020. He courageously fought the battle with throat cancer for a year. He leaves his longtime partner and girlfriend, Diana Bush. His tax clients will miss his great heart and professionalism. The memorial is scheduled for Feb 23rd, 2020 at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA.
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Keith Harold Mentzer
May 14, 1942 - December 31, 2019
Keith Harold Mentzer, age 77 passed away peacefully at home after his long battle with cancer on December 31, 2019. His wife of 57 years Jane by his side.
Keith was born on May 14, 1942, in Aberdeen, WA and attended Hoquiam High School. After graduation, he joined the Navy and became a corpsman and was honorably discharged, as he liked to say, after 7 years, 11 months, and 27 days of service.
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Benjamin Ruben Soushek
April 1, 1938 - December 28, 2019
Benjamin Ruben Soushek
Ben R. Soushek, 81, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Dec. 28th, 2019. He was born in Roy, MT on April 1st, 1938, the third son of Augustine A. Soushek and Luella Jane (McClure) Soushek.
The Soushek family moved to Washington in winter of 1939 and continued to grow the family at their Maple Valley homestead they dubbed "Wilderness Ravine". Ben built...
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Carolyn June Polly
June 25, 1940 - December 28, 2019
Mrs. Carolyn June (Robertson) Polly, age 79, passed away at Providence St. Vincent hospital in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Born on June 25, 1940 in Arkoma, Oklahoma, Carolyn lived in California prior to making Oregon her permanent home in 1979. She worked at Aloha High School as a records clerk until 1994. Carolyn enjoyed playing Bunco with...
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Daniel Graham Crisp
May 9, 1937 - December 27, 2019
Dan Crisp was born on May 9, 1937 to Melvin and Vera Crisp in Aberdeen, Washington. He graduated from Wishkah Valley High School and went into the Navy at that time. He passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital with his wife and step son Michael by his side.
Dan is preceded in death by his Father Melvin, Mother Vera, Sister Bonnie, Brother Jim, Daughters...
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Annie Bisbee
December 29, 1930 - December 24, 2019
Annie was born on Decembrer 29, 2019 and passed away on December 24, 2019. Annie was a resident of Concord, CA.
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D.Jacqueline Jackie Boyle
May 3, 1930 - December 24, 2019
On the day before her favorite holiday, and her dad's birthday, Jackie Boyle passed away on Christmas Eve, surrounded by family. Jackie was born in Everett, WA and raised in Bellingham. Her real name was Dorothy, but after finding 3 other "Dorothys" in her first grade, she decided to go by Jackie or Jacqueline instead. Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Grace Isaacs, and the older sister of...
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Kyle Edward McCormack
February 22, 1969 - December 19, 2019
Kyle McCormack was born on February 22, 19969 and graduated to glory on December 19, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Judy McCormack, Laguna Woods and his brothers and their families: Kevin (Tiffany), Katie and Copeland of Dallas, TX, and Marc, Brady and Chase of Aliso viejo, CA. He will join his father, Robert McCormack and his nephew, Carson McCormack in their forever home. Kyle graduated...
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Nancy J. Dennington
May 30, 1947 - December 17, 2019
Nancy J. Dennington was born on May 30, 1947 and passed away on December 17, 2019. Nancy was a resident of Dallas, Texas.
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Phyllis Berniece Austin
April 18, 1954 - December 9, 2019
Phyllis was born on April 18, 1954 and passed away on December 9, 2019. Phyllis was a resident of Lake Forest, CA.
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Victoria Adeline Gray
October 7, 1935 - December 4, 2019
Victoria "Vic" Adeline Gray, was a true fighter, tough as nails and loved furiously. She passed, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 84, with family close on hand. Dad has been by her side now for over 63 years, and their undying love is a true testament to what 'forever' really looks like. Mom's been sick for several years, defying the odds every day. Today she just decided that heaven needed a lil...
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Novella Arlene Steffey
April 22, 1930 - November 12, 2019
Swing Dancing in the Heavens
Novella Arlene Steffey, age 89, passed away peacefully November 12, 2019 due to lung cancer. She was born April 22, 1930 in Zurich, Kansas to Flora and O.C. Ouderkirk. While attending Meridan High School in Idaho, a dashing bad boy with the swagger of a sailor swept her off her feet swing dancing. Junior F. Steffey later became her husband on December 5, 1948....
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Robert Moline
July 31, 1932 - November 10, 2019
"Robert Maurice Moline passed away unexpectedly at the age of 87 on November 10 at Cedars-Sinai due to complications at the hospital following an exacerbation of his chronic heart failure. He is survived by his broken-hearted immediate family including daughter Brenda and son Eric, his baby sister Edith, daughter in law Beth, and beloved grandchildren Casey and Jody Chan and Heather Mae Moline...
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Johnathan Skinner
April 11, 1978 - October 30, 2019
Johnathan Skinner of San Pedro, CA passed away at age 41 on October 30, 2019 at University California Irvine Medical Center, Orange CA.
He was born on April 11, 1978 at USAF Medical Center, Scott AFB IL to Erle and Patricia Skinner.
Johnathan graduated from San Pedro High School (San Pedro, CA) and ITT Technical Institute (Torrance, CA).
He was employed many years as a Closed Circuit...
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Jack E. Eadon
July 6, 1949 - October 10, 2019
Jack E Eadon was born July 6,1949, in Hammond, IN. Jack grew up in Morton Grove, IL. He was a Eagle Scout. He received his BS degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago and his MBA from the University of Chicago. Jack was a renaissance man. He was in the rock band KhazadDoom from 1963-1973. He was a marketing executive with Quaker Oats. In 1983, he became a commercial photographer and opened...
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Michael Eugene Riley
August 14, 1947 - October 5, 2019
Michael Riley age 72, passed away quietly from this world on October 5, 2019. He was survived by his soulmate and wife of 42 years Paula, along with his daughters Shanna and Kelsey (husband- Robert) and sons: Donald and Dennis. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren: Christopher (wife-Amanda), Cierra, Sarah, Ally, Robert, Alex, Alexis, Cade Danielle and Emma. Michael was blessed with...
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Elinor Long Paulk
July 20, 1933 - October 1, 2019
Elinor Paulk, 86, of Silverdale Washington passed away on October 1st, 2019.
Elinor was born in Portland, Oregon to Katherine and Watt Long on July 20, 1933.
She attended the University of Nevada – Reno, where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and graduated in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics. She met her future husband of 59 years, John Paulk, a young Navy Lieutenant...
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David Robert Taylor
September 30, 1937 - September 29, 2019
Dave was the second child born to Lloyd & Evelyn Cadwell Taylor on September 30, 1937 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington.
Dave was raised on a ranch in Eastern Montana. At age 18, he went to Miles City, MT and enlisted in the US Army. Trained as a quartermaster, Dave was sent to Panama for the next 30...
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Alfred Clark Harris
February 22, 1940 - September 20, 2019
Alfred Clark Harris was born in Spokane, Washington on February 22, 1940 to Ellen and Alfred Harris. He was born at Deaconess Hospital and delivered by Dr. Elizabeth White.
His school years were spent in the City of Spokane School District, graduating from Rogers High School. He attended Spokane Community College taking welding. He worked part time as a young man at the family business,...
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Claova Margaret Johnston
March 24, 1931 - September 17, 2019
Claova Margaret Wahl Johnston was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on March 24, 1931. She departed Salem, Oregon to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, with daughters Diane and Carol by her side.
Claova (Cla) was dearly loved and respected for her warmth, kindness, intelligence and wit. Her love of Jesus and desire to follow Him made her a strong pillar of wisdom and encouragement...
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Richard Francis Johnson
March 24, 1945 - September 15, 2019
Richard was born on March 24, 1945 and passed away on September 15, 2019. Richard was a resident of Spokane Valley, WA since 2015. Born in Faribault, MN, he joined the Navy after high school and was stationed in Long Beach, CA, where he met and married Betty Foresman. He eventually switched over to the Coast Guard, and together Dick and Betty navigated marriage and raising kids through a dozen...
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Margaret Mary Moore Blakely Holt
January 16, 1935 - September 12, 2019
Margaret Mary Moore Blakely Holt, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born January 16, 1935 in Chicago to John and Mary (Buzy) Moore. She was a 1953 graduate of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida and earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan where she completed a B.S.N. in Nursing. Margaret went on to earn an M.S. in Nursing...
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Joseph Vincent De Marco
August 25, 1944 - September 7, 2019
JOSEPH VINCENT DE MARCO
8/25/44 - 9/7/19
Born August 25, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Mary De Marco. He married in 1971 to Lorie (Bland) De Marco, and fathered three sons: Joseph Michael, Anthony Paul, and Aaron Vincent.
Joe's first love was Christ, and his unwavering faith led his life. He was a beacon to many who were hurting, and always seemed to know what to say to comfort...
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Eric Tredo
July 16, 1971 - September 2, 2019
Eric was born on July 16, 1971 and passed away on September 2, 2019. Eric leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Tamara Tredo.
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