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The Westerners, Spokane Corral

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Northern Pacific Railroad in 1881 in Spokane Washington

"The Westerners, Spokane Corral is dedicated to Pacific Northwest history."

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Robert Heacock passed away on July 5


I am saddened to share this information. Robert Heacock passed away on July 5 . We will miss his energetic, helpful personality. Godspeed Robert. 

May the Road Rise up to Meet You.

May the wind always be at your Back

May the Sunshine warm upon your Face,

The Rain fall soft upon the Fields 

And until we meet again, 

May God hold you in the Palm of his Hand. 

Visitation will be held on Friday July 11 at 3 to 7 pm at Hennessy Valley Funeral Home (1315 N Pines, Spokane Valley). A Rosary  will be held on Saturday July 12 2025 at 10:30 am at St Mary's Catholic Church (304 S Adams. Spokane Valley. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am at the same location. 

Go to web Site of Hennessy Valley Funeral Home and leave a loving note, card or flowers for the family.

4705 N Fruit Hill Rd, Spokane, WA 99217

Phone: (509) 927-9463

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 12 PM Wed
July/ Aug

The Pacific Northwesterner

The Pacific Northwesterner

  See Publications section of this website for more information.

We have update Publications on sale for 2025 please contact Dick Jensen <inlandempiretours@hotmail.com for all past and present listing.                                        

                                                                                                                                     

                           

                                           

                                           

                                                                         

                                                                    

                                     

           

                                                                                                

                                                                                        


                                                                                       

                                                                                

                               

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Contact Dick Jensen at inlandempiretours@hotmail.com

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Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or becoming a member, spreading our purpose through word-of-mouth, we thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.

Westerners International News

Westerners International has about 60 "corrals" (clubs) within United States and about 20 corrals located in foreign nations (mostly around United States Defense Department locations). Spokane Corral is the only corral in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Our publication, the Pacific Northwesterner, is distributed to members and to many organizations including Princeton and Yale Universities. Our members are historians, authors, world travelers, and people interested in history.



 


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Discover the Rich History of Westerner Spokane Corral

Welcome to the official website of Westerner Spokane Corral Historical Society. Our organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our town. Join us on a journey through time and explore the fascinating stories of our past.

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Discover Westerner Spokane Corral's History

Founded in the 1800s

Our society was founded in the 1800s with the goal of preserving Westerner Spokane Corral's rich history. Our members are passionate about uncovering the stories of our past and sharing them with the community.

Museum Exhibits

Our museum holds a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the unique history of Westerner Spokane Corral. Visitors can explore interactive displays and learn about the people, events, and landmarks that shaped our town.

Historical Tours

Join us for a guided tour of Westerner Spokane Corral's historic sites and landmarks. Our knowledgeable guides will share the stories and secrets behind each location, providing a deeper understanding of our town's history.

News

Hear Yeh! Hear yeh! Westerners has won more awards from Westerners International. We have a great club filled with very talented members. For the year 2023 we won two awards, against the competition of all clubs in the International arena (about 80 clubs).
First, Robert Heacock won Second Place for the Best Presentation with his "Early Missionaries of the Pacific Northwest," December 2023. 
Secondly,Richard Sola and Dean Keifer won second place for Best Publication. Their publication  "Welcome to Our World, Professor Bretz," , is the Pacific Northwesterner, October 2023, Volume 1, Issue 2.
Dean Kiefer will be presenting this material to our next Westerner meeting on Thursday September 19.
Special thank you and recognition to H. Eaton for filming Robert Heacock's presentation and the Editorial Committee for their hard work editing and producing the winning publication. Well Done. Dick Jensen Sheriff: 509-747-1335 cell


 

The winner this year (2024) is the same person as last year. Barbara Lindhag made the winning bid for our Westerners basket. She will have another year's membership pre paid. 

Sincerely,

Dick Jensen


Dick Jensen <inlandempiretours@hotmail.com



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Membership Form

 

Westerners International is committed to fun and scholar-

ship in and about the American West. Westerners was 

founded in 1944 and has over 60 corrals (or chapters) in the US, 

and 20 corrals abroad, with over 4,000 members around the globe. 

The Spokane Corral, established in 1955, meets for camaraderie and 

interesting programs on all aspects of Western history.

Who Can Join Westerners?

Anyone who loves the lore and history of the American West can join. Members range from 

local history bus and readers and viewers of Western movies, to professional historians, 

educators, writers, and artists of all kinds. Members within the Spokane Corral, and outside 

speakers share historic presentations of interest. Twice a year the Corral publishes The Pacific

Northwestern journal.  In July and August the formal group.    

Westerners International is committed to fun and scholar-

ship in and about the American West. 

The Spokane Corral, established in 1955, meets for camaraderie and 

interesting programs on all aspects of Western history.

Who Can Join Westerners?

Anyone who loves the lore and history of the American West can join. Members range from 

local history buffs and readers and viewers of Western movies, to professional historians, 

educators, writers, and artists of all kinds. 


The Spokane Westerners meets the third Thursday (September–June) at Corbin Senior Center, 

827 W. Cleveland Ave. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and programs begin at 6:15 p.m. The cost is 

$20 per person for dinner. Attending the presentation only is $5 and includes coffee and dessert. 

Presentations are listed at www.https://westernersspokane.org/

Full membership includes Annual dues (January–December)

• Membership to Westerners International • Membership in Spokane Corral

• A subscription to the semi-annual  The Pacic Northwesterner journal.

______ $40.00  single       _________ $50.00 couple

______One-time new member badge fee $10.00 per person.  Write name(s) you want on your badge

 



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P.O. BOX 1717, SPOKANE, WA. 99210

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Chet Caskey is a Spokane, Washington retired attorney, historian, novelist, college lecturer and life-long student of American spirituality in its many varied forms. His books include Guide to Spokane's Historic Cemeteries (2012), Spooky Spokane (2015), Haunted Hillyard (2018), and a sizable list of books about American and Northwest history and culture. He is a former historian for the Spokane’ Community Cemeteries, is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and is a recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution National award for cemetery preservation. directed educational outreach and served as a board member for the American Red Cross. He is a Westerners member, former Sheriff of the Spokane Corral, and lives in Spokane with his wife Cathy and two dogs.


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