Only those close to George Maupin knew that the beloved Spokane TV weatherman faced a personal storm of Alzheimer's disease soon after he retired in 2012. Today, Nancy Maupin credits her husband's early diagnosis and taking drugs aimed at easing the disease's symptoms for giving him "seven good years." They took overseas trips. He enjoyed books and wine. Maupin had endeared himself to local residents with his folksy style during 12 years on the KHQ morning news show, where he coined an on-air phrase, "Spokomojo." He died Feb. 14 at age 79. His wife and their friends have formed Team Maupin Mojo to fundraise for the Sept. 30 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Riverfront Park.