Obituary: Rustad, Kelly Randell

Age 56

Sun., May 12, 2013

RUSTAD, Kelly Randell (Age 56) Of Sedro Woolley, Washington, passed away on April 3rd., 2013 after his courageous battle with cancer.

He was born to Randell and Lois Rustad on January 12th 1957, in Soda Springs, Idaho.

Having a strong desire for work, Kelly graduated early and spent most of his working life as a carpenter hanging ceilings.

He was an avid outdoorsman and spent most of his spare time camping, fishing and panning for gold.

He loved being a grandfather and spoke proudly of his family.

Kelly was survived by his four children: Chad Rustad, of Sedro Woolley; Wade Rustad, of Mount Vernon, Kenny Rustad, and Amber Rustad both of Spokane; His three siblings LaVonda Krebs and Cheryle Rustad, both of Spokane; and Karl Rustad, of Sedro Woolley.

He was also survived by his parents Randell and Lois Rustad and his five grandchildren.

A small gathering for close friends and family will be held at a private residence on Sunday, May 12th.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.