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Obituary: Markee, Bruce Bowen

Age 93


MARKEE, Bruce Bowen

Passed away May 19, 2016 in Spokane, WA.

Bruce was born to Claude and Theodocia Markee on September 10, 1922 in Ford, WA.

He was a radio operator in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.

He is survived by his wife Velma; children, Lo’An (Robert) Schneller, Ray Markee, Sherry (Steve) Schallock, Bruce (Cindy) Markee, Lila “Honey” Markee, and Desmond (Shawn) Boucher; 26 grandchildren, 49 great-grand- children, 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores Pachernegg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; one nephew; three grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Spokane: PO Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210; or to the Inland NW Honor Flight: 608 W 2nd Ave Ste 309, Spokane, WA 99201.

A private service will be held at a later date.