Engagements

Johnson-Crispin

Patricia Crispin, Spokane, and Sean Johnson, Chester, Mont., plan to marry April 7.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jerry and Linda Crispin, Spokane. The groom-to-be is the son of Arthur and Patricia Johnson, Chester.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Crispin is a Chinook pilot in the U.S. Army in Katterbach, Germany. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Montana in Helena and is a Blackhawk pilot in the U.S. Army in Seoul, South Korea.

Bell-Benson

April Benson and Thomas Bell, both of Spokane Valley, plan to marry May 12.

Michael and Linda Boyd, Richland, are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Greg and Melodie Paulsen, Phoenix.

Benson graduated from Columbia Basin College in Pasco, and works as a registered nurse at Sacred Heart’s Children’s Hospital. A graduate of Grossmont College in El Cajon, Calif., Bell is a team leader at Solectron Corp. in Spokane Valley.

Lawler-Kehl

Natalie Kehl, Colbert, and Brian Lawler, Spokane Valley, plan to marry June 2.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Chris and Becky Kehl, Colbert. The groom-to-be is the son of Steven and Mary Pat Lawler, Newman Lake.

A graduate of Washington State University, Kehl works at Deaconess Medical Center. Lawler is employed with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department

Kramer-Bielec

Dani Bielec, Coeur d’Alene, and Scott Kramer, Odessa, Wash., plan to marry July 6.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Robbi Bielec, Coeur d’Alene. Myron and Marlene Kramer, Odessa, are the parents of the groom-to-be.

The couple are graduates of Whitworth College. Bielec works at Caldwell Banker in Coeur d’Alene as a commercial real estate agent. Kramer is an English teacher at Garry Middle School.

Thaxton-Koontz

Michelle Koontz and Jeff Thaxton, both of Spokane, plan to marry July 7.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Warren and Sandra Koontz, Newport, Wash. The groom-to-be is the son of Ronald and Carole Thaxton, Spokane.

A graduate of Eastern Washington University and Whitworth College, Koontz is a teacher at Arlington Elementary. Thaxton is a graduate of EWU and is employed at Fit-For-Life as a personal trainer.

Hart-Webley

Bethany Webley and Ben Hart, both of Pullman, plan to marry July 7.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Brian and Susan Webley, Spokane. Stuart and Terri Hart, Spokane, are parents of the groom-to-be.

Webley is a student at Washington State University and works at The Institute for Shock Physics in Pullman. Hart, who graduated from WSU, is employed with the Pullman Fire Department.

Stelzer-Warner

Shauna Warner and Chris Stelzer, both of Spokane, plan to marry July 14.

Alfred and Virginia Hentschel, Spokane, are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Gene and Mary Stelzer, Brillion, Wis.

Warner, a graduate of Eastern Washington University and master’s student at Gonzaga University, is employed at Avista Utilities as a natural gas scheduling coordinator. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Stelzer is a director of electric trading at Avista Energy.

Bohan-McMullen

Carrie McMullen and John Bohan, both of Juneau, Alaska, plan to marry July 14.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dennis and Cindy McMullen, Spokane. Paul and Diane Bohan, Candia, N.H., are the parents of the groom-to-be.

A graduate of the University of Idaho, McMullen works as an environmental specialist with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation drinking water program. Bohan, who graduated from the University of New Hampshire, is a chief CIP engineer for the city and borough of Juneau.

Arellano-DeFord

Cheri DeFord and Paul Arellano, both of Tacoma, plan to marry Aug. 10.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rick and Linda DeFord, Spokane. Lou Arellano, Boise, and Debbie Arellano-Lund, Longbranch, Wash., are the parents of the groom-to-be.

A graduate of the University of Idaho, DeFord works in insurance. Arellano is a graduate of Central Washington University and also works in insurance.

Palmer-Romeiser

Caralee Romeiser and Timothy Palmer, both of Spokane, plan to marry Aug. 11.

Robert Romeiser, Spokane, and the late Cathleen Romeiser, are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Mark and Rebecca Palmer, Spokane.

Romeiser graduated from San Jose City College in San Jose, Calif., and is a student at Whitworth College. A graduate of Washington State University, Palmer works as a customer service representative at National Car Rental Co.

Reding-Everson

Ryan Everson and Matt Reding, both of Spokane, plan to marry Sept. 1.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Amy and Joe Everson, Spokane. Jim and Tracey Reding, Auburn, Wash., are the parents of the groom-to-be.

The couple are graduates of Gonzaga University. Everson works as a pharmaceutical sales representative in Spokane. Reding is employed at Onecall in Spokane in marketing and information systems.

Henson-Welsh

Kendra Welsh and Norm Henson, both of Grand Junction, Colo., plan to marry Sept. 1.

Dick and Mary Welsh, Spokane, are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Randy and Kimila Setzer, Woodburn, Ore, and Jim Henson, Medford, Ore.

Welsh, a graduate of Washington State University, is employed at Rocky Mountain HMO in Grand Junction as a compliance assistant. A graduate of Portland State University, Henson is employed at Boise Cascade in outside sales.

Shepherd-Wood

Jessica Wood and Bradley Shepherd, both of Potlatch, Idaho, plan to marry Sept. 1.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Stephen Wood, Bloomington, Texas, and Kevin and Connie Crawford, Pinehurst, Idaho. Doug Shepherd, Post Falls, and Dayle and Deny Dahl, Moscow, Idaho, are the parents of the groom-to-be.

Wood is self-employed. Shepherd, who graduated from North Idaho College, is employed at Karl Tyler Motors.

Wainwright-Gaver

Melissa Gaver, Spokane Valley, and Jeff Wainwright, Deer Park, plan to marry Sept. 1.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tom and Barb Gaver, Spokane Valley. Glen and Patty Wainwright, Deer Park, are the parents of the groom-to-be.

Gaver is a student at Washington State University. Wainwright is a lieutenant for Spokane County Fire District 8.

Beck-Giese

Erin Giese and Brandon Beck, both of Draper, Utah, plan to marry Oct. 25.

Don and Nancy Giese, Spokane, are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Shelly Lewis, Draper, and the late Dale Beck.

Giese graduated from Westminster College of Salt Lake City and works as a teacher in Draper. Beck is a pre-med student at Westminster College.