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05/04/1923
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04/01/2011
Edith Emerson Obituary
EMERSON, Edith Chelia
(Age 87)
Peacefully passed away on April 1st , 2011 in Spokane Valley, WA. She was born to her Italian immigrant father (Peter Bicchieri) and mother (Ruby Hoskins) on May 4th, 1923 in Gig Harbor, WA. Through the years she enjoyed traveling, golfing, music, any bargain, and was an avid quilter. She belonged for years to "Piece In The Valley Quilters" at St Joseph Catholic Church in Otis Orchards. She is preceded in death by her son, Dick Davis (2009), and her beloved husband of 56 years Lee Emerson (2009). She leaves behind her son, Tom (Vicki) Davis of Spokane, WA; daughters, Lynette (Jim) Pankey of Portsmouth, RI, and Tina (Randy) Smith of Spokane, WA; daughter-in-law Vickie Davis of Coeur d'Alene, ID; grandsons, Tom Davis Jr. (Krissy) of Arlington, WA, Todd Davis of Spokane, WA, David Pankey of Portsmouth, RI, and Ben Hawkins of Spokane, WA; granddaughters, Deanna (Rob) Rector of Spokane, WA, Jennifer (Travis) Nielsen of Spokane, WA, Jaime and Nicole Pankey of Portsmouth, RI.; and ten great-grandchildren. She held a special place in her heart for her two longtime friends, Martha Draper and Kathy Franke, and her newest BFF Patti Porter, as well as all her quilting friends too many to mention. The family would like to extend our appreciation to both Sunshine Gardens and Orchard Crest Staff for taking such good care of Mom in her last months! Especially her angel Dean at Orchard Crest! We will celebrate her glorious life with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, April 15th at 11am, at St Joseph Catholic Church located at 4521 N. Arden Rd., Otis Orchards, WA. Her ashes will be placed at St Joseph's Cemetery located at 17825 E Trent, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
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April 13, 2011
Tina,
I so enjoyed meeting your mom at your wedding! What a joy that you could have that memorie along with all the others to keep forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time sorrow and celebration.
Love,
Linda
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