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Bette Ressa Obituary
RESSA, Bette L.
(Age 82)
Went to sleep peacefully and awoke with the angels in Heaven on February 24, 2011 in Chandler, AZ. Bette was born November 2, 1928 in Spokane, WA to Howard and Sarah Johnson. She had been employed for 20 years at the University of Idaho and later for 12 years at Gonzaga University. She was active in church life at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Spokane and St. Stephens in Chandler. She is survived by three daughters; Mary Lou (Mike) McBreen, Georgetown, TX, Frances M (Russ) Shane, Spokane, WA, Linda M. Ressa (Bruce Swanson), Gilbert, AZ; two sisters, Lillian Diedrick, Spokane, WA, Grace (Dave) Foss, Hamilton, MT; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Ressa, Jr. in 1993. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2011 from 1 until 5 P.M. at Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, 2203 N Division St. Spokane, WA. Vigil Service at 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Gonzaga Preparatory School Chapel, 1224 E. Euclid, Spokane, WA. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga University Athletic Department, 502 E Boone, Spokane, WA 99258-0066. Please sign the online memorial book at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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Memories and Condolences
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Etter and Pat Milla
March 12, 2011
Mary Lou, Frances, Linda and their families.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.
May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world,
and in the warmth of happy memories.
With the passing of time,
May the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you.
But at this time more than any other,
We must trust that God is watching over us.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
May your heart mend a little with each passing day.
Thanks for letting us participate with all of you for Bette’s farewell.
Love,
Etter and Pat
March 4, 2011
Hope heaven is filled with your favorite candy bars Aunt Bette...you will be missed!
Mary Bowman & Family
March 3, 2011
To Linda and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. With our deepest sympathy,may Bette rest in peace with her loved one.
Neal, Loretta and Benno Ressa
March 3, 2011
To Mary Lou, Frances and Linda; Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Bette was such a good person with a gentle soul. We will miss her and think of her often.
Luis & Diane Cerna
March 3, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Pamela Dilley
March 2, 2011
May the Lord be with all of you in your times of sorrow and need. I know that she lived a long and joyous life and she was a great person. I may have not known you too well, but what I did know, you were the greatest. You welcomed me into the family like one of your own and I just wish I would have had the opportunity to become more of the family. May you rest in peace and enjoy your time with God and the rest of the family.
Paul & Jennifer Kimball
March 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
March 2, 2011
Dear Mary Lou, Frances and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names are remembering your mother, Bette, her family and friends with our prayers at this time when her life has changed but not ended. May her new way of living in God's eternal Presence bring great peace and joy to her, and may you experience her nearness always.
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