Gerald Ray “Jerry” Knight, born November 23, 1933, in Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love. Jerry was the beloved son of Albert James Knight and Nora Marie Mack Knight. He spent his formative years in Dover, Idaho, and Usk, Washington, alongside his little sister, Chrystal, to whom he was a life-long protector.
Ronald Ray Baird was born September 9, 1946 to Thomas and Laverne (Brown) Baird in Newton, KS. He passed away January 22, 2025 at his beloved home on the Pend Oreille River, near Usk, WA. Ron grew up in a rough and tumble home, the 4th of 5 brothers, Dick, Steve, Herb, Ron, and Mike. Ron attended and graduated from Remington High School in 1965. While there, he lettered in football (#60) and was selected as an all-league lineman.
Helen Elaine Sanders, commonly known as “Elaine” or “Laine,” passed away peacefully in the care of family, surrounded by loving thoughts and prayers at her home in Deer Park, Washington, on September 8, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born to Helen and Oscar Ingalls on July 21, 1934, in Spokane, Washington. Elaine was a devoted, loving, caring, empathetic, compassionate, appreciative, and hardworking woman with a great sense of humor. Above all else, she lovingly cherished time spent with family and friends. Elaine had a kind and generous heart and greeted those she knew and those she chanced
Dr. Ernest Walther Kettel died in his home peacefully with Jo Ann, his wife of 73 years, at his side on February 7th, 2025 at the age of 96.
He was born on October 8, 1928 at home in Wild Rose, North Dakota to Carl William Kettel and Orla (Kolke) Kettel.
Beth was born on March 30th, 1954 to Eldeen Bennett & Fred Peche in Riverton, WY. After Beth graduated from Deer Park High School in 1972, she went on to become a stay at home mom to three great kids.
John Naylin Leonard of Loon Lake, Washington, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 28th, in Spokane, WA after a long battle with renal failure. He was 63.
John was a loving husband to his wife, Sharon, and a caring father to his 9 children, Chelsea, William (Tanna), J (Julie), Elizabeth, Michael, Rebecca (Kevin), Max (Olivia), Sam, and Anna. He dearly loved his five granddaughters, Braylinn, Alianna, Vera, Brielle, and Zoey, who each had him wrapped around their little fingers. He also adored his nieces and nephews, as well as their children.
James Collin Hicks, 71, of Marion, KY, formerly of Deer Park, TX passed away August 31, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, Veteran of the United States Air Force, graduate of the University of Texas, former director of the Pasadena Livestock and Rodeo Association and former winner of the Texas Safety Manager Of The Year. Survivors include his brother; Roy Tony Hicks of Oceanside, CA and sister, Tracey Sue (John) Choate, of Eddyville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Louis Hicks.
Wendy Michelle Lauderdale, 68, a cherished resident of Loon Lake and Deer Park for many years, passed away peacefully at her home in Deer Park on July 22, 2024.
Wendy is survived by her father, three brothers and two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and her long time friend, Hap. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Tony Lee Whicker, her sister, Leah(Lauderdale) Aiono and her mother, Nancy.
Keith dedicated his life to the service of others. He graduated from Rogers High School in Spokane before attending Eastern Washington State College, which became Eastern Washington University. He began his teaching career in Kennewick, WA before moving to Deer Park. Keith taught at Arcadia Elementary before moving to Deer Park High School for many years of service.
Elizabeth Ann Fenn, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on October 20, 1937 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Franklin Lester and Mary Irene Moody, their only child. They relocated to Long Beach, California during her high school years. Elizabeth Ann graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach in 1955 and married Samuel Joseph Fenn December 17, 1955. She eventually moved to and resided in both Spokane and Deer Park, Washington with her son. Elizabeth Ann spent her last six months in sunny Dana Point, California with her
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