The Spokesman-Review Call 456-Sell (7355) or 800-338-8801 More ad photos at January 20, 2016 Wednesday Page B7 ANDERSON, Larz T. (Age 91) Passed away January 17, 2016 Kimball Funeral Home Crematory, Pullman, WA CHRISTIANSEN, Margaret M. (Age 90) Passed away January 16, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral, Spokane, WA DANZIG, Paula J. (Age 83) Passed away January 19, 2016 Heritage Funeral Home, Spokane, WA DENDY, Gwendolyn J. (Age 85) Passed away January 17, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral, Spokane, WA HERN, Peggy Jeanne Passed away January 17, 2016 Neptune Society, Spokane, WA HUDSON, Jerry W.
(Age 78) Passed away January 19, 2016 Heritage Funeral Home, Spokane, WA JACOBSON, Margaret Ruth (Age 87) Passed away January 16, 2016 Hennessey Funeral Home Crematory, Spokane, WA LEVNO, David Alan (Age 53) Passed away January 15, 2016 Hennessey Funeral Home Crematory, Spokane, WA OBERG, Karen H. (Age 72) Passed away January 16, 2016 Neptune Society, Spokane, WA PENFIELD, Douglas A. (Age 69) Passed away January 19, 2016 Neptune Society, Spokane, WA POWELL, Gary W. (Age 60) Passed away January 16, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley, WA RAILE, Janet W. (Age 101) Passed away January 14, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley, WA RIDLEY, Grahame C.
(Age 94) Passed away January 16, 2016 Hazen Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, Spokane Valley, WA SCHUH, Carol Jean (Age 85) Passed away January 24, 2016 Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA SKYLSTAD, Margaret L. (Age 83) Passed away January 16, 2016 Neptune Society, Spokane, WA SMITH, Henry J. (Age 85) Passed awayJanuary 17, 2016 Hennessey Funeral Home Crematory, Spokane, WA STANGLAND, Harriet Flora (Age 91) Passed away January 16, 2016 Neptune Society, Spokane, WA TIDD, Earl F. (Age 95) Passed away January 15, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley, WA WICHMAN, Merle A. (Age 87) Passed away January 17, 2016 Community Cremation Funeral Spokane Valley, Spokane Valley, WA Death Notices are published as a complimentary service of The Spokesman-Review.
Look to the following obituaries or call the funeral home for further details. ADAMS, Faye (Age 93) Faye, was born November 19, 1922 in Hilltop, KS and passed away January 15, 2016 at Wildbriar Ranch in Gifford, WA. She married Francis Adams October 28, 1983 in Wenatchee, WA. Francis and Faye lived in the area for over 30 years and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2015. Faye was a member and past elder at the Hunters Presbyterian Church, a 20 year member of the Daisy-Giffords Club and an avid bowler.
She is survived by two sons, Larry and Emery Spurgeon; step-children Margaret Ann Adams Baker, F. Paulette Adams, and Jonathan Adams and four grandchildren. Funeral service 12:30 P.M. Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the Hunter Presbyterian Church. Interment to follow at the Greenwood Park Cemetery, Hunters, WA.
If desired, donations may be made to Evergreen School (Gifford, WA). Please send them in care of Gene Wilden, PO Box 47, Gifford, WA 99131. Please visit online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. ANDERSON, Helen M. (Age 79) Helen M.
(Richards) Anderson, 79, passed into the hands of the Lord January 14, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Helen was born to Ellie and Bill Richards June 18, 1936 in Butte, Montana. Helen grew up in Butte along with her two sisters. Helen wed Wendell F. Anderson October 2, 1954 in Butte.
Several years later Andy started his career with the Hoover Corp. and Helen supported Andy and raised a family as Hoover lead them to Los Angeles, Sacramento, Spokane and Seattle. During this period Helen also held jobs with Sacramento County, Safeway and Drug Fair. creativity was expressed with her sewing, baking, cake decorating and oil paintings. Care of Andy, devotion to her children, working outside the home and her creation of beautiful clothes, oil paintings and wedding cakes, Helen was a very busy and talented lady spending many sleepless nights perfecting the projects she was working on.
Always doing for others, she was a very loving, nurturing angel on Earth that will be missed by anyone who had the opportunity to be a part of her life. After retirement from Hoover, they purchased, ran and sold businesses in Seattle and Spokane. favorites were the pet stores she worked in and helped manage. She loved the animals they sold and looked forward to seeing and caring for them each day. Helen and Andy permanently settled in Spokane 12 years ago to spend their years close to their children.
Helen was plagued with many medical issues throughout her life, but through all the Helen encountered she met them with resolve, kept her head up and pushed through them no matter the severity. Now she is able to rest without pain in the arms of her loving savior. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ellie Richards of Butte, Sister Rita Navarro of Butte, son Michael interred in Sacramento, husband Andy in Spokane. She is survived by her daughters, Sherill Stueve and husband Donald Lynn Pisar and husband John, Gail Bass and husband Rob, sister Judy Keto and husband Jim of Butte, brothers-in-law Neil Anderson and Joe Navarro of Butte; grandchildren Angela Cook, Nathen Bass, Dawn Summers and Joe Bass, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her memorial and inurnment will be a private family affair according to her wishes.
In lieu of or donations, Helen would like you to get creative and bake a cake. If not a baker then paint a picture. ANTHONY, Xenophon Lusby Xen Anthony died on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his wife Valerie, son Marc Anthony and spouse Chien-Ming Chen, grandson Jason Anthony, sister Harriet Botelho, brother James Anthony, and many loving relatives. He was preceded in death by his son Peter Anthony and parents Dr.
Marc and Ruth Anthony. Xen was born in Spokane on January 28, 1931. He graduated from Lakeside School in Seattle in 1949 and from Harvard in 1953. He and Valerie were married in 1956 and lived in San Marino, California for ten years before moving to San Francisco which became their long-time home. They also had a second home in Inverness located in the Point Reyes National Seashore area where Xen enjoyed doing many landscaping and remodeling projects.
The family cherishes the many happy years spent there. Xen worked in retail and wholesale businesses until 1976 when Valerie founded Sterne School, a school for children with learning differences. Xen became Business Manager and so much more, as he took great care of the school building and was always wilting to do anything that needed to be done. He and Valerie retired in 2000 and divided their time between Inverness and Spokane before making Spokane their permanent home in 2005. The family sends their thanks and great appreciation to the entire staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit at Touchmark for their excellent care of Xen during the past nineteen months.
family will celebrate his life privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Sterne School, 2690 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. BRANNON, Ivy A. (Age 100) Lifetime Whitman County resident, passed away on January 19, 2016 at the Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, January 26 at the First Baptist Church in Colfax with Pastor Richard May Burial will follow at the Colfax Cemetery. Ivy was born on March 30, 1915 in Hay, Washington to John and Martha Luper. She grew up in Hay and attended the local schools, graduating from Hay High School. She met Ray Brannon and the couple married in Hay on September 2, 1934. Ivy was a homemaker most of her life, caring for her two children Wayne and Trudy and helping Ray around the farm.
She was a 4-H leader in LaCrosse for almost 30 years and a member of many local area clubs. She and Ray also enjoyed dancing at the Grange Hall. Ivy enjoyed playing cards, sewing, cooking and baking. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember her for always having sweet treats around the house. She enjoyed gardening and keeping a meticulous house both inside and out.
She also very much enjoyed sewing, including taking in tailoring work for other people. After Ray died in 1992, Ivy moved to Colfax where she continued to live at home up to just a week before her passing. She is survived by her son Wayne Brannon of Colfax; granddaughters Lynette (Peter) Schulte of Houston, Texas and Krista (Joel) Jones of Pullman as well as eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter Trudy in 2014; daughter-in-law Kathy in 2006 as well as four siblings. Memorial contributions in honor are suggested to the Whitman Hospital Foundation.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the care Ivy received from the doctors and nurses at Whitman Hospital during days. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to BRUNING FUNERAL HOME of COLFAX Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bruningfuneralhome.com. CONDON, Eugenia G. (Age 97) Of Coulee Dam, Washington was born July 3, 1918 to Robert and Roxie Grosjean in Kamiah, Idaho. She passed away at the Regency Care Center in Omak, WA on January 13, 2016.
Following her 1936 high school graduation in Nespelem, WA she spent several years in San Diego, CA obtaining her nursing license before returning to Washington to marry Calvin Jack Condon in 1940. Their daughter Anita Corrine joined the family in 1946. Jeannie continued nursing for a few years as Jack worked on roads, eventually getting a surveying license which he used for many years with her help. Jack was a great horseman as well as a pretty fair bronc rider and calf roper and during his younger years he raised Quarter Horses. He passed away in 2002.
Jeannie was an accomplished sewer and enjoyed many crafts. She was president of several clubs. Jack and Jeannie involved themselves in many school and community activities after building a home in Coulee Dam in 1968. They were well liked by everyone they came in contact with. A very special heartfelt thank you to Marty and Sally Blum who were there for her in too many ways to count during her years.
Friends like that are too few and far between. She is survived by her daughter Anita. At her request there will be no services. EVERY DAY AND MAKE THE MOST OF CURTISS, Barbara Jo (Age 64) Barbara Jo Curtiss, LaCrosse area resident and business owner, passed away on January 14, 2016 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 20th, at the LaCrosse Community Club with a reception to follow. Bruning Funeral Home Crematory of Colfax has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Read complete obituary and leave online condolences for the family at www.bruningfuneralhome.com DEATON, Hubert (Age 78) Hubert Deaton peacefully passed away Thursday, December 30, 2015 in Spokane Valley, Washington. Hubert was born July 25, 1937 to Edward and Dora Deaton in Altro, Kentucky; he was the seventh son of the seventh son straight running, which is something special! At a young age, he moved to Middletown, Ohio, where he tended to the Deaton Family Farms while completing the eighth grade. As soon as he was able, Hugh joined the Air Force, serving as an airplane mechanic.
Initially, he was stationed in California then he transferred to Geiger Air Force Base, which is where he met and married Myrna Knoshaug. After years of marriage and six children, they divorced. In 1963, Hubert was hired by Spalding Auto Parts, where he worked his way to the top. Side by side with Max Spalding, he helped grow the (then small) family-owned business. With a cigar clenched in his teeth, he helped customers near and far.
He need computers to the parts; he knew the inventory better than anyone or anything and had his own personal stash areas for those to things. For over 50 years, he roamed the acreage of Spalding Auto; retiring in November, 2014. In 1983, Hugh married Pamela Stevens and gained three stepchildren. During their marriage, he built a cabin on Deer Lake, where he spent many lazy days relaxing on the deck, on the lake, and visiting with friends and family. He loved to watch football and enjoyed a good home-cooked meal but his favorite thing was a Black Pete cigar, specially ordered from Indiana.
Hubert was a kind soul. If you needed him, he was there. He loved unconditionally, never using harsh words. He believed that everyone was born for great things and he led by example. Hugh was a man of few words but when he spoke everyone listened.
He loved to talk about growing up in Ohio, his earlier days at Spalding Auto, family, and friends. The moment his heart stopped, the world grew darker but Heaven grew brighter. Hubert is survived by his sister Ruth McQuinn; his children: Robyn (Harry) Deaton, Lori (Brian) Gilmore, Dora (Jeff) Glidden, Wanda (Alan) Kokot, Brenda Deaton, and James (Krissy) Deaton; stepchildren Teri Stevens, Jon (Thomasina) Stevens, and Sheri Devenere; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Hugh is preceded in death by his parents; his spouses; his sister Naomi; and his brothers Paul, Silas, David, Matthew, Edward Jr. and Donald.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Spokane Valley, WA 99037. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Spalding Auto Parts, 10708 E. Knox Spokane Valley, WA 99206. In lieu of donations can be made to Hospice of Spokane.
ERPENBACH, Thomas Brad Tom was born on February 12th, 1958 in Glendive, Montana; the middle of children born to Ray and Marilyn (Miller) Erpenbach. Tom passed away at home surrounded by his life long love and wife, Lorraine (Leffler) Erpenbach, family members and faithful dog Elsie. He graduated from Mead High School in 1977 and had a 27-year career with Olympic Beverage in Spokane. Tom loved his cabin at Spirit Lake where he spent many hours on his ATV with Elsie riding shotgun. Summers were spent hosting parties, with meat on the BBQ and after dark.
His presence will always be felt at Spirit Lake. Winters were spent skiing black diamond runs with his children Lars and Andrea. When the snow melted, he would be at the golf course with friends trying to improve his swing. Tom and Lori celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on December 8th. They then celebrated the wedding of son Lars to Ariel (Strasser) on December 12th, surrounded by loved friends and family including new granddaughter Elouise.
In addition to Lorraine, Andrea, Lars, Ariel and Elouise, Tom is survived by his parents, Ray and Marilyn Erpenbach, in-laws Lars and Mariann Leffler, siblings Mike Erpenbach (Cheri Erpenbach), Sandra Erpenbach (Trevor Theis), Cheryl Hastings (Randy Hastings), and Judy Senn (late Husband Bruce Senn). He will also be greatly missed by sister-in-law Lynn Leffler Olsen and nieces and nephews Ami Morton, Megan Slick (Tyson Slick), Hannah King (Kody King), Alex and Philip Olsen, Hilary and Emily Hastings along with numerous friends. A celebration of life will be held January 23rd at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road, Spokane, WA, 99208 at EVANS, Philip D. (Age 87) passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane on January 17, 2016.
Phil was born in Monterey California February 6, 1928 and spent many years in Moses Lake, Washington before making Spokane his home. Phil was a proud Member of the United States Navy and a Veteran of both World War II where he served with COMSUBPAC F.A., Pearl Harbor and the Korean War where he served with The Military Sea Transportation Service Northern Division. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a Yeoman 3rd Class with a Meritorious Service Award Ground Observer Corps and Victory Medal World War II. Phil travelled to Washington DC in 2013 as a guest of the Honor Flight Network, a Charity enabling members of the to visit Memorials in that city erected in their honor. Phil was employed as a meat cutter for 65 Years and owned several independent businesses along the way.
He was actively involved with the Lilac Senior Bowling League and with the local PT Club. Phil was preceded in death by his Wife Georgia B. (Ackley) and two sons Thomas (Tom) and Timothy (Tim) and his granddaughter Dana. Phil leaves behind his son Greg and his wife Debby of Vancouver, WA; four grandsons: Jeff of Portland, OR, Brad and his wife Aimee of Vancouver WA, Thomas of Seattle, WA and Philip of Kettle Falls, WA; and four great-grandchildren Esme, Logan, Jaxson and Riley. Phil also leaves behind his housemate and devoted companion of 15 years Helen Felice of Spokane.
Phil was well known for always having a story to tell and will be missed by friends and family. The family wishes to thank Mr. medical team at Mann- Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane: Dr. David Sams, Denise Raymond, Gramm McGregor, Mark Fickert, Ken Schuller and the rest of the staff for all of the stellar care they have given him over many years. Visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Friday, January 22, 2016 from A Funeral Service will be held for Philip at Heritage on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The family suggests memorial donations be made to: Inland Northwest Honor Flight, 608 W.
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