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Alvina Winterowd Obituary
WINTEROWD,
Alvina"Karen"
(Age 72)
Karen was born January 26, 1939 in Chinook, MT to Asle Ruud and Myrtle Bleken. She passed away on February 15 in Spokane. Karen graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1957 and then went to Lewiston, ID where she attended Lewis and Clark College. On August 2, 1983 she married Ray Winterowd. She worked at Headstart, the Idaho Tax Commission and the Sears Service Center. Karen is survived by her husband of 27 years Ray; children Patrick Murphey of Medford, OR, Matthew Murphey of Spokane, and Pamela Murphey of Kooskia, ID; stepchildren Jack Winterowd of Puyallup, WA, Brian Winterowd of Clinton, UT; stepmother Inga Ruud of Spokane; brothers Clayton Ruud of Spokane, David Ruud of Linwood, WA; five grandchildren Nick, Sean, Tia, Peyton and Lucas, and two great-grandchildren Jaidan and Bailey. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 18 at Heritage Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvina Winterowd
March 14, 2011
Dear Ray and family-I am so glad you called us. Please take of yourselves. Karen was a good friend-We enjoyed being your neighbours--Fondly Bob and JoanIott.
Al & Melanie Brown
February 23, 2011
Dear Ray,
Al and I were so sorry to hear of Karen's unexpected passing. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gary & Shirley Brueggeman
February 17, 2011
Ray and family: Joan let us know of Karen't sudden, and unexpected, death. We are deeply sorry for your loss of a really nice gal, and wonderful person. Our deepest sympathy Gary and Shirley
February 17, 2011
Dear Ray, Huey and I are very sorry to learn of Karen's death. You are in our thoughts. Huey and Ruth Reed
Rock Ray
February 17, 2011
Ray- Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Rock
Linda McElhinny
February 17, 2011
Ray, John and I were so shocked to hear of Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can be of assistance please let us know. Your friends at Painted Hills Golf Course. The McElhinnys
Randy & Jo Winterowd
February 17, 2011
Ray and Family. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers will be with you. All our love. Randy and Jo.
Ann Mattoon
February 16, 2011
Ray, Pam, Jack and Brian:-What a shock to read about Karen and what a loss to her whole family. I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. She was a wonderful part of your lives.
February 16, 2011
Dear Ray and family. Lynn, with great kindness let me know of Karen's passing. I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers are with you. fondly, Hildy Ayer
Lynn Biggs
February 16, 2011
Dear Ray & family~
I am so very sorry to hear about Karen. Your love for each other was so evident. I cherish the many fond memories of you both and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Lynn & Ray
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