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02/15/1944
DIED
05/26/2012
William RUTTER Obituary
RUTTER,
William J.
(Age 68)
Bill lost his battle with lung cancer on May 26, 2012. He was born February 15, 1944 in Davenport, WA. He is survived by his wife, Dollie, of 39 years; daughters Lauri (Pat) Gray, Cassey (Jim) Miller, Bonnie Kelley, and Angela Poole; one son, William Jr.; one brother Jack (Anita) Rutter of Chelan, WA; two sisters Barbara Johnson and Marcia (Buck) Haney both of Spokane, WA; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill loved to fish, hunt, play hockey and scuba dive. His passion for the empty nest years was his 1946 Plymouth Coupe and cruising the Caribbean. He worked hard helping other C.O.P.D. patients find help through stem cell treatment available only in Mexico. The family thanks Hospice of Spokane especially Glenna and Donna. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice of Spokane or Lung Stem Cell Research. The miracle that gave us five extra years. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 1st at 3:30pm. Sunset Chapel inside Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for William RUTTER
Phyllis Schaffer
June 8, 2012
Dollie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure the good memories and times.
June 3, 2012
Mom and I are sadden by this news. Bill was a great friend to our family and we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Truly,
Arlene Willey and daughter Sissy.
June 2, 2012
my thoughts will always be with you thanks for letting me be there
May 31, 2012
My condolences to the family!! you are in my prayers !
Sheila Pebles
Tom and Darlene Bilger
May 31, 2012
Our prayers are with you ,Dolly, family and friends . We will miss Bill in our neighborhood .
m welch
May 31, 2012
To the family: Thinking of you in these difficult times.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
Psalms 55;22
Dad and My son Peyton! This is Dad always playing! My fav. pic the 2 best men in my life!!
Angela Poole
May 31, 2012
Bonnie Kelley
May 30, 2012
LOVE YOU PAPA!!
Bonnie Kelley
May 30, 2012
LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH PAPA!!! I know your on a beach somewhere but smile on mom and I every now and then. I know you felt my love until the very end and I felt yours with every little hand sqeeze. Please give me the strength to hold both mom and myself together through these VERY hard days.. LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
Andrew Moe
May 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have, and will continue to keep your family in my prayers every day.
Angela Poole
May 30, 2012
Papa, I will always be your little girl in heaven and on earth! You are the GREATEST DAD! I miss you deeply already! My love for you will never fade. Until The day we meet again give Jesus a hug and smile down upon me sometime!! Many kisses and hugs Dad! Love always, Angela
Angela Poole
May 30, 2012
Papa, I will always be your little girl in heaven and on earth! I miss you deeply and my love for you will always be in my heart. You were the GREATEST DAD! Love always, Angie
Ed and Ida Ovnicek
May 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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