Richard Eugene Schmit also known as “Dick” passed away unexpectedly at Deaconess Hospital, on July 26, 2021. He was born to Eugene and Pauline Schmit in Biddeford ME on January 25, 1947. Dick graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, Class of 1965. He then joined the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1972 and worked in Missile Control Guidance. After his time in the military, he settled down in Klamath Falls, OR where he was employed at Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. and...

Brennan, Philip A. (USAF Col., Retired)\ Age 90 Our beloved dad, Phil Brennan, went home to be with the Lord July 26, 2021 at Hospice House in Spokane. True to form, he waited until Team Dad had assembled before he took his final, glorious promotion. He is survived by Team Dad: son Tom (Judy) Brennan of Colorado Springs, CO; daughters Debby (Jeff) Hagen of Apple Valley, MN, Donna (Michael) O’Donnell of Newtown, PA, Diane Brennan of Spokane Valley, and Lori (Ed) Schlect of Mica, WA....

    Rose Marie Kelling, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by family members.  Rose was a woman of many interests. She taught clogging for many years at the Corbin Senior Center where she made many life-long friendships. If Bluegrass music could be heard playing her feet would start clogging.  She once gave a spontaneous clogging exhibition at the Spanish Steps in Rome while visiting Italy.  Rose was extremely proud of her...

Marilyn Ann Webber 1944 ~ 2021   Marilyn Ann Webber passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021. She was 77 years young. Marilyn was born in Tacoma, Washington, where she spent her childhood years. She also enjoyed living on the Long Beach Peninsula where she and Dan raised their children. They eventually settled in Spokane, which became their permanent residence. Marilyn is survived by her children; Charlie Fraley, Allen Fraley, Brenda Durkin, Chris Webber, her sister Elenor Wainamo,...

    Joy Marie Gannaway, 79, of Colbert, WA passed away on July 22nd 2021 from her battle with dementia and parkinsons. She was surrounded by loved ones at her home in Colbert. She was born in Lyons, Nebraska on Jan. 15th, 1942. Joy graduated from Potlatch High School in 1960. She was married to Joe Gannaway on Sept. 10th, 1964 at The Hitching Post, and renewed their vows in a Catholic church in 1969. Joy had many hobbies including leatherworking and beading which she enjoyed...

      Robert Eugene Leonetti was born in Spokane WA. to Ernest and Dorthee Leonetti on Feb 17, 1949, 20 minutes after his twin brother, Bill.   After a courageous 1-1/2 year battle with lymphoma, Bob passed away on July 20, 2021.   Bob was a lifelong Spokane resident attending St. Anthony’s grade school and Gonzaga Prep High school.  He then joined the Navy and served on the USS Bon Homme Richard during the Vietnam War as an Aviation Boatswain...

    Spend much time with Ruth Beck toward the end of her life and she would tell you, “I have 6 wonderful children—Berta, Carol Audie, Tommy, Debbie, Terry.” Other memories faded, but her children were always foremost in her mind. This emphasis on her children—on family—illustrates her priorities and how she lived her life.   Ruth was the daughter of Anton and Sigrid Moen, immigrants from Norway who met in Spokane. She was born in Cocalalla,...

Virginia Jean Schmautz Virginia was born April 18, 1938 to William Maart and Rachel Malcolm Maart in Thompson Falls, MT.  She passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021 of natural causes in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Mom met and married her high school sweetheart, Marv Schmautz, in Missoula, MT and they began a 60 year journey together until his death in 2015. Mom and Dad never wavered from their love and dedication to each other and their family. The most important thing to mom was being...

    A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Spokane First Assembly of God Church, 828 W Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99205.    

Meryl C. Bauer June 17, 1930 ~ July 16, 2021 Meryl C. Bauer passed away at the age of 91 on July 16, 2021. Meryl was born in Yankton, South Dakota to William and Lucille Bauer, the seventh of nine children. He spent his early years in Yankton living a life, as he described it, not unlike Huckleberry Finn. When he was 12 his family moved west, to Wapato WA, where he grew up working in the orchards and playing football, basketball, baseball and tennis. He was an outstanding athlete and was...