John Charles Fessel
Jan 30, 2020
John Charles Fessel, born May 1st 1963 in Chicago, IL, passed on January 30th, 2020 in Spokane, WA after a long battle with his illness. John was a self-taught man. He often would say that he stole occupations. He was a mechanic, electrician, steel manufacturer/fitter/welder, erected/repaired cranes, crane inspector, drummer and more. If he didn't know how to do...
Rev. Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J.
Jan 28, 2020
Rev. Bernard J. (Barney) Coughlin, S.J., former President and Chancellor of Gonzaga University, died January 28, 2020 at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, Los Gatos, at the age of 97. He was a Jesuit for 77 years and a priest for 64 years, mostly spent in teaching and university administration at St. Louis University and Gonzaga.
Fr. Coughlin...
Pamela Marie (Schauble) Wagner
Jan 28, 2020
Pam Marie (Schauble) Wagner was surrounded by family and partner, Robert, as she passed away at her childhood home the morning of January 28, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She was born in Spokane, WA on June 19, 1962 to Bill and Colleen (Belanger) Schauble, the FIRST (#1) of seven children. Pam attended Longfellow Elementary,...
Frederick P. Soukup
Jan 20, 2020
Frederick Paul Soukup was a resident of Spokane, and transitioned to Heaven on January 20,2020. He was born Feb 2, 1931 and passed days short of his 89th birthday.
Fred's parents were Fred P. Soukup and Alice Soukup, He was the son of immigrant parents from Czechoslovakia circa 1898. Fred had one sibling - sister Pauline, who...
John Harley Hodges
Jan 13, 2020
John Harley Hodges, 89, of Spokane, WA peacefully passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 surrounded by his family. Devoted and loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, John was born on June 11, 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Frank Hodges and Marybelle Grosch. He spent his childhood growing up with his brother; Walter and two sisters;...
Rebecca Ann Hemphill
Jan 3, 2020
Rebecca Ann Hemphill "Becky" was born on June 29, 1951 and died on January 3, 2020. Becky was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in September, 2019 and her health rapidly declined. She spent her final days at Spokane Hospice House North.
Becky spent the first eighteen years of her life living in Rapelje, Montana, a small farming...
Michael John Mears
Dec 31, 2019
Michael J. Mears Sr. passed away December 31, 2019 in Spokane WA.
Michael was born on June 27, 1925 in Washington D.C. to Cecil and Mary Mears and had one brother, all preceded him in death. He attended St. John Military Academy and Woodrow Wilson High in Chevy Chase Washington D.C. He joined US Army Air Corp...
Mary Margaret Beach
Dec 30, 2019
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Beach (75) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 30th, 2019. Mary was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on February 3rd, 1944 to Marion and Francis McPherson. Mary took care of everyone both family and friends, who were family in her eyes.
Her service spirit led to her career with...
Terry Appling
Dec 27, 2019
Terry Appling,63, passed away on December 27, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Lorrie, father to Jessica, Jaime, and Joni, and brother to Patty and Kris.
He was a lifelong Spokane resident who enjoyed hunting down unique photos and learning about family through his genealogy research....
John B. Lynch, Jr.
Dec 25, 2019
John B Lynch, age 81, of Spokane, WA passed away on December 25 th , 2019. Born August 1 st , 1938 in St. Paul, MN to John B Lynch Sr, and Gertrude M Lynch (Paul). He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Kenneth, Fr. Antone (Jim) and Paul Lynch. He is survived by his wife...
Carol A. Stokke
Dec 24, 2019
Carol passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019. Just as she was all during her life, her last days were spent surrounded by those she loved. Carol valued family above all else and dedicated herself to the care and support of hers. The ways in which she championed us all are countless, nurturing our bodies and hearts for decades. ...
Randy R. Wagner
Dec 22, 2019
Randel "Randy" R. Wagner, 67, of Spokane, WA passed away December 22, 2019 at Guardian Angel Homes in Liberty Lake, WA from complications linked to his Frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis (2016). Randy is survived by his mother Hazel Wagner of Pullman; his wife Barbara (Wood) Wagner of Spokane; his daughter Andrea Wagner of Spokane Valley; and his brother Wesley and...
Marie Kathleen Williams
Dec 18, 2019
SERVICES ARE POSTPONED.....
Marie Kathleen (Jaspers) Williams continued along on her journey with Jesus on December 18, 2019. Marie was born to Leo and Alta Jaspers in their family home in Lewiston, ID on June 3, 1941. She lived with her husband, Dan Williams, on the Williams family farm in Pomeroy, WA. Marie and Dan...
Donald R Anderson
Dec 18, 2019
Donald Ralph Anderson passed from this life into the next on December 18, 2019, at his home in Spokane, Washington. Although he was widely honored for his many achievements as an inspiring coach, accomplished athlete, and encouraging teacher, it was loving relationships with his family, friends, and students that he most treasured.
Don was born in Seattle,...
David Bruce Watson
Dec 16, 2019
David Bruce Watson, born 1953 in Landsberg, Germany; passed on December 16, 2019 in Spokane, WA due to complications of Type 1 diabetes. David is survived by his wife, Sue, and extended family: Seana Boyd, Eric Young, Mercedes Woodard, Madison Boyd, Keely Boyd, and Destiny Young. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church...
Ronald Edward Van Tassel, Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Ronald Edward Van Tassel, 91, of Spokane Valley, WA went home to be with his Savior on December 15, 2019. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and 2 children.
Ron was born May 31, 1928 in Pontiac, Michigan. As a young man he served for 3 years as a cook in the Coast Guard....
Paula R. Williams
Dec 14, 2019
Paula R. Williams was born on March 9, 1937 in Park River, ND. She passed away December 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia. Paula was a military wife who spent her time living in San Diego, CA before moving to Spokane in 1992. She was primarily a homemaker who volunteered for the Navy Relief Society, receiving a...
William A. Farrer, Cmst (Usaf, Ret.)
Dec 8, 2019
William A. Farrer was born 7/22/1931 in Bandera, Texas to Charles and Ruby Farrer.  Bill passed away 12/8/2019 in Spokane, Washington.  He is preceded in death by Patricia, his wife of 57 years, their son Michael and Bill's brother, Charles.  He is survived by his sister, Lois.  Bill and Patricia have 6 children; Michael, Marianne, Melinda, Kathy, Charlie and...