Archie Alexander "Al" Cunningham

November 15, 1923 - April 25, 2017

Archie Alexander "Al" Cunningham Obituary Al Cunningham, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Spokane, WA on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Burnelle; his daughter, Mary, her husband, Andy, and their children, Spencer and Nina. Al was born in Oakland, CA November 15, 1923, attended City College of San Francisco and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of the Pacific. He had a successful dental practice in Spokane until he retired in 1986. Al enjoyed retirement to its fullest, having more time to dedicate to his love of fly fishing and golf. He was at his happiest when out on the lake or on the golf course with his buddies. He was an active member of the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club for 55 years. He stayed busy, active and fit into his 90s. He was golfing, attending the Fly Club meetings and going to the gym weekly into his 93rd year. As much as he loved his hobbies, he loved and appreciated his many, dear friends. He frequently said he lived in the best place in the world and had the best neighbors anyone could hope for. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club Legacy Committee which supports Kids Fishing Days at Clear Lake and provides a special day of fly fishing for kids in the Ronald McDonald House. PO Box 2926, Spokane, WA. 99220-2926. The burial will take place at Fairmount Memorial Park on Monday, May 15th at 10:30am. A date for Al's memorial will be set in the near future.