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01/31/1953
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03/20/2011
Granta Lessig Obituary
LESSIG,
Granta Kay "Kay"
(Templeton)
Kay went to join her Lord and Savior March 20, 2011 after a long valiant battle with cancer. She left this life with her husband and children by her side and in full knowledge of her everlasting salvation.
Kay was born on January 31, 1953 in Spokane, the youngest of 12 children of Harry and Lucille Templeton. She spent her youth in the Spokane area, attending Mead schools and graduating from Mean High School in 1971. Following high school she immediately began working, finally finding her life's passion helping counsel people in recovery at Miryam's House. In 1971 she married Patrick McAleer, who preceded her in death in 1983. In 1977 she married Terry Lessig and they made their home in the Spokane and Loon Lake areas, raising their two daughters.
Kay is survived by her husband Terry; daughters Monica McAleer Larsen (Lane) and Heather Lessig and grandchildren Makayla, Devon, and Tanner; brothers Steve and Don; sisters Carol, Helen, Margret, and Clara; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by her son, Mathew McAleer, her parents, her brothers Bob, Jim, and Wilbur and her sisters Harriet and Mary.
Kay enjoyed making beautiful jewelry for her friends and family and was passionate about her walk with her Lord and being active in Life Center North.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 1st at 1:00 PM at Timberview Christian Fellowship, 15511 N Howe Road, Mead, WA, followed by an informal potluck reception. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Miryam's House or Hospice of Spokane.
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Memories and Condolences
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April 1, 2011
Dear Terry & family. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be for you. Linda Mathaney Munson
Candy Curtiss
March 31, 2011
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, loving, smart, funny daughters with me, Kay. When Heather brought me up to your hospital room there was an unspoken communication between you and me, from Mother to Mother,a passing of the baton, an assurance that there will be room in my heart and home if and when they need me. They are strong resourceful girls, they will miss you, they cling to each other and they will be fine. Your friend and sister in Jesus.
Cherie Gardner
March 30, 2011
Blessings to you on your new journey. I love you and will miss you very much!
Heather Lessig
March 29, 2011
Momma, you are my hero! I am so blesed to have a mother like you! I love & miss you so very much!!!
Kathleen Griffith
March 28, 2011
Kay was a kind and giving person. She has been there for me since I was 13 years old. I will miss her dearly!
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