Vanessa Rochelle Baumgardner Obituary
The memory of Vanessa Rochelle Baumgardner of Spokane, Washington, born in Yakima, Washington, who passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 56, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Vanessa may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She is survived by: her father Howard Bitsui (Herbert Hurt); her daughters, Ashly Hurt and Rachele Hurt; Janet Mary Linthicum, Joanne Monica Ford, Jim Baumgardner and Bernadette Ford. She is also survived by many uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
