Charles Ray Shinkle

January 25, 1941 – August 5, 2025

Charles “Ray” Shinkle, 84, of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed away peacefully on August

5, 2025.

Ray was born on January 25, 1941, in Cottonwood, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho State

University with a degree in Printing and worked for many years as a printer for Rocky Mountain

Bank Note.

In April 1965, Ray married Audrey Welch, and the couple had four children together. His

hobbies included bowling, stained glass work, leather work, and gambling. He also enjoyed old

western movies, spending time with his beloved dogs, and showing goats at the county fair.

Ray will be remembered by family and friends as a friendly jokester and a stubborn old goat,

always bringing humor and heart to those around him. He was fluent in American Sign

Language and often served as an interpreter in his community.

He is survived by his children: Jerry (Alecia), Andra (Mike), Mary (Ron), and Joe (Karissa); 18

grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his

brother.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists at Sacred

Heart Hospital for their dedicated care.

Professional services are being conducted by Thornhill Valley Chapel.