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10/06/1932
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04/13/2011
Cary Heth Obituary
HETH, Cary
Passed away April 13, 2011 at Sunshine Gardens after a year long struggle with many health issues. He was born October 6, 1932 in Spokane, WA to Cary Seldon and Etta Mae Heth. He joined the U.S. Air Force when he was 18 and served as a chaplain's assistant during the Korean War. Cary was a graduate of Eastern Washington University and furthered his education at Whitworth and University of Washington. He taught History and English at many schools in eastern Washington. Cary went from teaching to administration with the Community Colleges of Spokane where he retired as a Dean of the Institute of Extended Learning. While retired, he felt a calling to ministry so he pursued a master's degree in pastoral ministry at Gonzaga University. Following his heart, Cary became a deacon for the Catholic Church serving the Spokane diocese at St. Mary's. In this role, he volunteered for the Spokane Valley Food Bank, did communion services at Good Samaritan nursing home and Valley Hospital. He was a chaplain for Hospice of Spokane where he was named Chaplain of the Year for 2005. Cary is survived by his wife Joann; sisters: Caryl (Doug) Klein, Cathy Blackwell; son Mark (Debbie) Heth; daughters: Karen (Tim) Wright, Patti (Colin) Woodbridge; step-sons: Robert (Chris) Schultz, Ron (Carrie) Schultz; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brandon) Julian, Matthew (Toni) Woodbridge, Andrew (Katie) Heth, Melissa (Jason) Woodbridge, Ryan Heth; step-grandchildren: Anthony Schultz, Caitlin Schultz, Riley Schultz, Bailey Schultz; great-grandchildren: Colin and Halle Woodbridge, Cole Julian; and a large extended family. Preceded in death by Mark (Abunk) Hambrook, Cary and Louise Heth, Etta Mae Morgan, Colin Woodbridge and Annie Heth. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunshine Gardens, Physical Therapist Michael Allen and Dr. Sima Issen for their outstanding care in the past year. Vigil Service will be Sunday, April 17th at 5 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 18th at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. on April 18th at The Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Rd. Please sign Cary's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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April 20, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Cary Heth for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Fr. Jack Krier
April 19, 2011
I would like to extend my sympathy to Joann and the family of the death of Cary. He was a great man, husband, Dad, Grandfather and HOLY deacon. I enjoyed very much working with him at St. Mary's the two years I was there. I will celebrate 2 Masses for Cary. Eternal Rest Grant unto him O Lord!
iryne black
April 17, 2011
although because of geography, we never got to see Cary often, but he was important, especially in my husband, John's life. He lived a full life. We will all miss him. Iryne Black and family.
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