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HINCHLIFF, Sheryl M. (Bedford) Devoted mother, wife, and grandmother. Sheryl died peacefully at home August 6, 2008, after a three-year battle with cancer. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. She was born in San Francisco on March 21, 1948, to Robert and Viola Bedford. She moved to the Spokane area and graduated from Jenkins High school in Chewelah in 1966 and continued her education with a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1989 and earned her certification as a Registered Records Administrator the same year. Sheryl received a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix in 2002. Sheryl was past President of WSHIMA in 2005. Sheryl worked for the V.A. Hospital for 23 years, starting as a medical assistant and left as Director of Medical Records. She finished her long career as Manager of Medical Records at The Everett Clinic in January of this year. Sheryl married Bill, her husband of 39-1/2 years, in 1969. She was preceded in death by her mother Viola and leaves behind her husband Bill; daughter Michele and son-in-law John Rice; granddaughters Hailey and Sarah. She is survived by her father Robert and step-mother Vi Bedford; sister Carol Harding and mother-in-law Rose Mary Hinchliff, sisters-in-law Marie Schneider, Barbara Hinchliff, Lora Biondi, Joan (Don) Dudney, and brother-in-law Jim Hinchliff; plus many nieces and nephews. Sheryl's life was full of love and giving to others. A celebration of Sheryl's life will be held on Saturday, August 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 – 5th Avenue S, Edmonds, (425) 771-1234. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 11 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Valley, Washington. Graveside to follow at Jump Off Joe Cemetery, Valley, Washington; with reception following back at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church basement.

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BOWN, Howard L.

(Age 71)

Went to be with his Lord on August 5, 2008. Howard was born on April 5, 1937 in Fond du Lac, WI to parents Herbert and Ann (Kennedy) Bown. After graduating from North Fond du Lac High School in 1956, Howard joined the US Navy, working his way up to Instrument Master Chief before retiring in 1975. He married his wife, Virginia, and together they raised daughters, Carolyn and Deborah. Howard enjoyed collecting coins, Exonumia (collecting money memorabilia), playing cards, the lottery, and board games. His interests also included learning about the Asian Culture. Howard is survived by his wife of 35 years, Virginia; daughters, Carolyn Arthur (Matt) and Deborah Cameron (Jess); grandson, Mason Arthur; sister, Helen O'Conner; sisters-in-law, Mary Foster and Bernice Bown; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Amber (Kao) Bown, and brothers, Bill and Jack Bown. Visitation will be from 9AM – 5PM Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 11th at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., Spokane, WA with interment following the service at Fairmount Memorial Park. RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA entrusted with arrangements.

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WRIGHT, Joan (Strohmaier)

(Age 85)

July 19, 1923 to August 3, 2008. Joan was a very special person that touched the hearts of everyone she met. Joan was preceded in death by first husband Gustav Strohmaier, her brother Nick Angelo and one grandson Greg Pouley. She is survived by her husband Dean Wright; her sister Betty Woodruff; daughters, Sharon Shoop, Karen Strohmaier, Nancy Mason, Ginny Phelps and Tamara Haynes; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and three more on the way. We loved her very much and it was so very hard to say goodbye. We will miss this caring and loving person more than words can say. Visitation will be August 8, 2008 at 9:00 AM at DANEKAS FUNERAL HOME, RITZVILLE, WA with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Lind Cemetery.

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DORAN, Michael

(Age 54)

Passed away on August 2, 2008. Michael was born on December 9, 1953 in Spokane, WA to Gilbert and Rita Doran. Michael lived in the Spokane Valley for over 30 years and worked for Spokane Rock Products as a concrete truck driver and loved spending his summers at Loon Lakewith his family on the party barge. He is Survived by his wife of 32 years, Diane Doran, son, Kristopher Doran, Elk, WA, daughter Stacie and her husband Adam Swedberg, Spokane Valley, WA, and a grandson Jonathan Swedberg. Michael is also survived by his mother, Rita Doran, Spokane, WA, sister Diane Busch, brother Thomas Doran, mother-in-law Wilma Taylor, brother-in-law, Tim and wife Dawn Mahoney, four nephews and several cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Doran in 2006. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2008 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 from 12 noon - 5:00 PM and Friday, August 8, from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM at HAZEN & JAEGER VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1306 N. PINES RD., SPOKANE VALLEY, WA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to S.C.R.A.P.S., 2521 N. Flora Rd.

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PERRINS, K Lounsbury

(Age 79)

A resident, pharmacist, and owner of the Clinical Pharmacy in St. George, Utah, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008, in Deer Park, Washington. He is the loving father of Daniel K. Perrins of North Bend, WA., and Pamela Perrins of Chicago, Ill. K's sister and brothers are Carole Jean Krohn of Deer Park, Sam Perrins of Cheney, WA., and Glenn Perrins of Moses Lake, WA. There are numerous nieces and nephews. Born in 1928 in Albion, Cassia County, Idaho, K attended grade school and high school in Deer Park, graduating from Deer Park High School, Class of 1946. He attended Whitworth College in Spokane and the University of Washington graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy. He was a pharmacist for many years with Pay & Save Drug Stores in Olympia and Oak Harbor, WA., and he and his late wife, Irene, owned and operated the Clinical Pharmacy in St. George, Utah, for many years. K was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending in St. George. He is a veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the 1950's. While in Utah, K earned another B.S. in Compounding Pharmacy. Funeral services honoring Mr. Perrins will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Riverside Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chattaroy, WA., directed by the LAUER FUNERAL HOME in Deer Park, WA., with Bishop Ben Robison conducting. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Deer Park.

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BROWN, Joe Laird

Born on May 16, 1931 in Atlanta, GA to Sue and Crawford Brown; passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sara Lee Brown, nephew Rick Brown and long-time companion Karen Rickey. Survived by his son Greg (Janice) Olson; daughter Janis (Kevin) Benn; granddaughters Sarah, Kelsey, Jennifer and Genevieve; brother Jeff (Dolly) Brown; sister Betty (Gene) Adams, stepdaughter Heather (Mark) Torres; stepgrandsons Mitchell and Michael; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. After graduating from Lewis and Clark High School in 1949, he attended Eastern Washington University, where he obtained his BA and MA in Education. Joe taught in the Spokane and West Valley school districts for over 35 years with a majority of career spent at Salk and Sacagawea Junior High Schools. An avid reader, Joe instilled his passion for reading in his students and children. Joe was well known for his easy-going sense of humor and desire to make people smile. Always available to be a willing ear, Joe enjoyed listening and helping his friends in need. In later years, he rediscovered his love of singing. Joe became a regular karaoke singer at his local bar, specializing in Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs. All who knew Joe know he would say he lived life "MY WAY!" A celebration of his life, his loves and his laughter will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Casey's Restaurant at 1:00pm.

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