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09/19/1923
DIED
06/04/2011
Gertrude Lavin Obituary
LAVIN,
Gertrude C.
(Age 87)
Born September 19, 1923 to John T. and Elizabeth McDonald Costello in Sprague, WA, the youngest of eight children. She passed away June 4, 2011 in Spokane. She attended St. Aloysius Elementary School, Holy Names Academy and Holy Names College. Gertrude was a woman of deep faith. The focus of her life was her family, immediate and extended. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening, knitting and entertaining. She was a volunteer tutor at Barton School for many years. She was a member of St. Augustine's Parish for 57 years and the Manito Country Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas E. Lavin; her parents. She is survived by her sons: Patrick J. Lavin of Belmont, CA, Daniel P. Lavin of Seattle, Ted M. (Barb) Lavin of San Diego, CA; daughters: Elizabeth Lavin, Bridgid (Don) Kardong, and Sally Lavin all of Spokane; grandchildren: Kaitlin and Catherine Kardong, Nicholas, McKenna and Garrett Lavin; and a brother, John A. (Joanne) Costello of Seattle. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 11, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 428 W. 19th. Interment will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names, 2911 W. Ft. Wright Drive, Spokane WA 99224; The Ronald McDonald House, 1015 W. 5th, Spokane WA 99204; or the Morning Star Boys Ranch Foundation, PO Box 31330, Spokane WA 99223-3022. Please visit Gertrude's online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by
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for Gertrude Lavin
June 12, 2011
Mrs. Lavin was a kind, caring, loving, wonderful friend to my grandmother Kathleen Sullivan for over 70 years. I have no doubt that they are "chatting and playing cards" in heaven!!!! Good bye to an amazing, classy lady.
June 11, 2011
Elizabeth and family,what a great lady your mom was! All my family remembers her kindness to our mom during her life. They had so many memories together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.
Ellen Falkenreck Smith, Chicago
Tom Hewett
June 9, 2011
Dan and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a very kind and caring person. May God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Tom Hewett
June 9, 2011
Dear Bridgid and Family. We are saddened to hear that Gertrude has passed. You were lucky to have enjoyed having her for so long. May you all share fond memories. Love, Elaine, Ed, Becky and Ben (Kardongs, Bainbridge Is., WA)
The Lathams
June 9, 2011
How lucky we were to have Gertrude in our lives. We will miss her profoundly, but she'll always be in our hearts. Much love cousins -
Ellen Cole
June 9, 2011
Dear Bridgid, Sally, and all - I was so sad to hear about Gert's passing. She was such a sweet presence and quiet force in your lives, and really in so many of ours too. I have a lot of happy memories of being in your house, because your mom made it a place we wanted to be.
All my love to all of you, I wish I could be with you Saturday.
Ellen
Dave & Patty Shelledy
June 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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