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Elizabeth Gillespie Obituary
GILLESPIE,
Elizabeth Ann
"Beth" (Age 41)
Passed away on February 14, 2011 after a brief illness. Beth was born and raised in Spokane and graduated from Gonzaga Prep and Washington State University. She most recently worked as the Communications Manager for the Spokane County Library District. Preceded in death by her father, Jack, Beth is survived by her mother Marjorie; brother Dan; sister Mary Kelly, brother-in-law Dennis Kelly and nephews Sean and Connor Kelly. Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Friday, February 18 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. There will be a Vigil at 7pm, Thursday, February 17 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, people are encouraged to make donations to Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, 99202. SPOKANE CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Gillespie
Melanie Wilhoite
February 12, 2021
I will always remember you with much fondness Beth, and when I think of you, see your bright smile and hear your gleeful laugh. You are missed.
Melanie Wilhoite
February 25, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Gillespie family. Beth was such a bright light in the life of her many friends in Seattle, who all remember her with such fondness and smiles. Some of my best all-time work memories include Beth, her laughter, willingness to engage in the most riotous fun, and her wry wry humor. I'm sorry we never got to do that next trip to Walla Walla we talked about. Beth you are so missed!
Heidi Hutchinson
February 23, 2011
Beth was a wonderful friend who was supportive of everyone around her. I will miss our long phone chats - I always felt like I was 15 again, giggling and talking about a million different subjects. My heart goes out to her family and friends. We have lost someone very special, but I am grateful that she is at peace.
Nancy & Lyle Coffey
February 20, 2011
Our condolences to Beth's family: Marge, Danny, Mary Kay, Dennis, Sean and Connor. We believe that someday it will make sense to us, but right now, it just doesn't. We miss her terribly. Fortunately we will have memories of her that will last us a lifetime.
Molly Smith
February 19, 2011
Mary and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. I know how much loved and adored your sister. The boys always talked so highly of her, they thought she was the really fun, cool aunt! Please know that our prayers are with your family.
God Bless.
Leasha Bandringa-DuPuis
February 18, 2011
Beth, What moves through me is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, I may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before I was ready to say good-bye, but little by little, I begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave me memories too beautiful to forget. You will be missed my friend.
Maureen Young
February 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Beth's family. It was a great pleasure working with Beth the past few years. We will miss her.
John Bailey
February 17, 2011
A true friend in every sense of the word. It is going to take a long time to come to terms with not be able to dial her number and hear her voice and laugh. Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends she has left behind. She will be missed but NEVER forgotten.
Debi Hammel
February 17, 2011
Search Light Moms of Spokane wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Elizabeth. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
www.slmoms.com
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Eva Silverstone
February 17, 2011
Beth! I miss you! Your awesome perspective on work and life and your thoroughness with projects. Work is just not the same without you and I so miss your wit and wonderful, and sometimes snarky, emails. What about that style manual we still have yet to produce?! I hope you are pain-free, in peace and sitting in a lovely patch of sunshine. xo
Mark Reilly (Prep '88)
February 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gillespie family. Beth was a great friend with a bright smile and engaging personality. She will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Angie Dobrowski
February 17, 2011
Beth could find the funny in just about anything. Even though we hadn't seen each other in years, I still can feel her special presence. My heart goes out to all of you in her beloved circle of family and friends.
Pat Partovi
February 17, 2011
I worked with Beth on a number of projects but especially on the Spokane is Reading committee. Beth kept us in stitches and was able to make every meeting fun and productive. She was a ray of sunshine and I'll miss her.
Annie Edlin
February 17, 2011
I had the privelege of working with Beth. I will miss her asking "to get into the candy store" whenever she needed office supplies. I will miss her smile.
Janelle Krum
February 17, 2011
My Condolences to Beth's family. Her humor and cheery smile will be sorely missed at work.
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