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01/01/1915
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01/23/2011
Clara Russell Obituary
(Age 96)
Clara was born on January 1, 1915 in Spokane, WA. She passed away on January 23, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was a resident of Spokane, Green Bluff and Elk, WA all of her 96 years. She is survived by her children; Barbara Bennett, Beverly (Charles) Offield, Robert (Beverly) Russell, Betty (Steve) Weed, Ronald (Mary) Russell and Debra Stacy: 16 grandchildren: 21 great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren; sisters, Elvira Blain and Hazel McKelvey; sisters in law Phyllis and Nora Strand, and Elsie Russell; brothers in law, Bill and Charlie Russell. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Russell; her parents, Peter and Emma Strand; her sisters Ella Newton and Myrtle Charon; and her brothers, Goodwin, Leland and Harvey Strand. Clara was a much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, GiGi, and we will miss her. She will be in our thoughts daily. Love you Mom, you are the best . Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 28th, 10:00 a.m. at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Juvenile Diabetes Association, 9 S. Washington St., Suite 704, Spokane, WA, 99201. www.jdrfinlandempire.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
January 29, 2011
What a special lady our Grandma was. There are so many memories, but the best ones are the silver Christmas tree, summers at the cabin, watching Dialing-for-dollars with her when we were sick, homemade pies, her homemade pickles, and her sense of humor. Nothing seemed to phase her. She was a loving and giving person. We learned from the best. We will miss you! Pam & Vic Lindsley
Jeff, Brooke, Brady & G.G.
Jeff, Brooke, Brady & Carter Bennett
January 27, 2011
Great Grandma will be missed and I am glad that my family was able to meet her. Although we did not make it to Spokane very often we always visited her and will always remember how sweet and loving she was.
GG and Trisha Christmas 2007
January 26, 2011
Brenda Clifton
January 26, 2011
My heart is full of happy memories of Grandma and the time I was lucky enough to spend with her. My earliest memories are of time spent with Grandma and Grandpa at the lake and her making fishloaf for dinner. If we stayed at the house on Shady Slope Road, she fixed grilled Velveta cheese sandwiches and let us make chocolate milk with real chocolate syrup out of the can. She showed her love for us through the foods that she made, remembering each child and grandchild's favorite. I love that the last time I was with Grandma she was smiling and joking, though her body was failing her, her spirit remained. I will miss her, but I know I will see her again when I meet our Heavenly Father as Grandma has. My memories and Grandma's recipes will satisfy my heart until then.
Janet Walch
January 25, 2011
So many memories. The house on Shady Slope Road, the cabin on Waitts Lake, the pool table and the cookies after school in kindergarten. Thanks for everything Grandma. Love you and miss you.
Myself, Grandma and Amy
Jim & Amy Bennett
January 25, 2011
Grandma will be greatly missed by all friends and family. My fondest memories were when Grandma and Grandpa would take me up to Waits Lake for weekends to go fishing, Grandma always skunked me and Grandpa but that was alright we had fun. Now I believe she is with Grandpa right now, Out fishing him again.
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