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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Gonder, Edward Joseph

Age 63

GONDER, Edward Joseph (Age 63) He passed away on June 22, 2015, suddenly from heart failure in Riverside State Park near the Bowl and Pitcher while biking through the park.

He was born in Spokane, WA on November 29, 1951 to Frank and Agnes Gonder.

He has been semi-retired for a few years enjoying his grandkids, biking, gardening and any activities the great outdoors offers.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kirsten (Kayo) Olney Gonder and one son Francis (Joe) Joseph Gonder; two grandchildren Devyn and Harlow Gonder all of Spokane.

He is also survived by seven siblings: Ann Gonder-Mann, Seattle, Janet and Tracy Primmer, Mica, Barb and Doug Smith, Spokane, Kathi and Dick Triesch, Spokane, Dan and Mariena Gonder, Spokane, Lori Barschig, Spokane and Patti Gonder-Hirst, Spokane.

He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

There will be no funeral but a Celebration of Life, pot luck which will be held at the INLAND NORTHWEST WILDLIFE COUNCIL, 6116 NORTH MARKET ST, SPOKANE, WA 99208 on July 24th between 4-8 pm.