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Michael LINERUD Obituary
LINERUD, Michael George
Michael George Linerud was born in Spokane, WA on April 27, 1968. He was called home too soon on June 24, 2018 in Spokane, WA. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grand-father and friend. Michael was a hard worker and a good, loving, and wonderful man. He had a contagious smile and could make anyone laugh and loved to talk no matter what subject. He loved telling stories and anyone who knew him, knew that he really loved to elaborate those stories as well.
Shortly after graduating from West Valley High school in 1987, Mike became a loving father to the first of his three daughters in 1989. For 28 plus years he worked his way up in the ranks at Deaconess Hospital and eventually Valley Hospital, first as a delivery truck driver and then eventually as Manager of Supply and Distribution at the Valley Hospital warehouse. He coached his daughters in many sports, attended all of their school events and was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He had good morals and values and guided his daughters so they would have a good work ethic.
Michael is survived by his parents; Shirley and Shayne Wing, daughters; Chelsea Linerud, Alicia Linerud, Nicole Linerud, and two stepchildren, brother Tracy (Beth) Wing, granddaughter, Jayden Adams, grandmother, Eleanor Alderman, and nephews; Luke Wing, and Zach Wing. Michael is preceded in death by his grandfather Lacy Alderman.
Everywhere he went, he was well known and loved by all and will be missed by all who knew him. Mike would have wanted everyone to stay strong and enjoy life as he did. His Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 7th at 1pm at the Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River in Post Falls, Idaho, 414 E. 1st Ave., 83854 with a reception to follow. Michael will then be laid to rest at the Fairmount Memorial Park Cemetery, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205 on Monday, July 9th with family as witness. Please send any flowers or gifts meant for the family to 1621 N. Woodruff Rd., Spokane, WA 99206. And, like Michael always said, "Get 'er done, tater."
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael LINERUD
Joe Bowman
June 25, 2025
I miss you
Gretchen Coats
July 21, 2022
Just wanted to stop by to tell you I miss you. I enjoyed our time together at Valley! You were fun, unique, and always helpful
Joe Bowman
June 25, 2021
Think of you always I miss you my brother love ya
Joe Bowman
June 25, 2020
I think of you everyday I love you and miss you!
Nancy Puyear
July 8, 2018
Because of you...
I learned to enjoy the taste of deer meat
Gained a higher level of understanding of real camping
Hiked to pristine glacial lakes for the first time
Because of you, my life has changed in ways only God could have imagined.
You gave me love, aggravation, laughter, anger and tears and forgiveness.
You are gone from our lives, but the memories are etched deeply in my heart. I see you every day in Alicia and Nicole.
I promise to share memories of times they were too young to remember, keep you as a part of living memory as they graduate from college, marry and have children.
Thank you. God Bless!
Debbie Stanley
July 4, 2018
Your memory will always remain. Godspeed as you sore with angels!
July 3, 2018
Cribbage and BBQ'd chicken will never be the same without my friend, Mike. He was an honorable man, and I will continue my prayers for his loving family.
Sherri S
July 3, 2018
RIP Mike. So many great memories of going to school with you. Sorry to hear of your passing.
Ann Stewart
July 2, 2018
My dear cousin Michael. Oh how you will be missed. I will take solace in remembering our childhood days together throwing the baseball, the football, and me beating you in arm wrestling. But mostly I will miss that laugh and ever endearing positive attitude of yours. You're a true Testament to me of how we can't let time go by without spending time with the people we care about. I will miss you. I would give much just to sit down with you for an hour again. To share tender memories and laughter. I love you and I pray that as you are in God's tender hands that you are keeping Spirits high in heaven with that infectious laugh. My heart joins the many broken hearts and be assured I will keep your family and loved ones in my continued prayers.
Lisa T
July 2, 2018
Truly one of the most genuine, kind and uplifting people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. May God lay His hands of comfort on your loving family and many friends.
July 2, 2018
Always kind and a true friend to all, gone too soon, forever missed, heartfelt prayers to your family.
Carl & Margie Nelson
July 1, 2018
Only just met you as our newest neighbor. Rest in peace and our heartfelt prayers to your family.
Mike & Vicki Pappalardo
July 1, 2018
Rest In Peace Mike , I was saddened by this news! I remember working with you many years at Deaconess. I will miss you!
Mary H
Heather Nye
July 1, 2018
Mikie!
I remember laughing with you at Deac. What a sad loss, but I am lucky to have had you in my life. RIP!
Lynn & Larry Kelley
July 1, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers for a vibrant life cut short and a family who mourns.
With Love,
Lynn & Larry
Joe Bowman
July 1, 2018
I love you squiggy and will miss you. You will always be in my heart you were taken way to soon!
July 1, 2018
Blessings and prayers to the family
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