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Helen Triber Obituary
TRIBER,
Helen "Sam" (Age 82)
Passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Spokane Valley WA. Helen was a wonderful person who felt strangers were just friends she hadn't met. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Helen had many things she was passionate about but two of the main ones were antiques and gardening (damn those weeds). An outdoors person she loved the water in summer and snowmobiling in winter. Sam also supported her husband Darrell's love of motorcycles from taking tickets to running the concession stand. Friends and family gatherings were extremely important and her pies were always a hit (lemon meringue and apple). She was deeply loved and will be missed. Helen is survived by her son Roger Bang; daughters Chris (Ed) Strozyk and Tami Chiesa; brothers Dick and Emer Butt; sister Gevie Thompson; grandchildren Patrick R. Bang, Sarah Louise Bang, Shannon (Sarah Chickering) Strozyk, Eric (Courtney) Strozyk, Amelia Francesca Chiesa and Michael Keith Chiesa; great-grandchildren Haleyna Grace Chiesa and Fiona Belle Strozyk; and beloved dogs Katie and Kinsey. Sam was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years Darrell Triber. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd. Please sign Helen's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Triber
Jacquie Helt
February 6, 2011
Sam was a wonderful woman who always had a ready smile and helpful hints for me when I was a new wife and mother. I could always count on her for the occasional perm and manicure as well! Butterflies in heaven!
JENNIFER JOHNSON
January 25, 2011
Sam is with Darrel.... what else can we really say...Way too soon...What a great and stong lady, always a smile and a hug.. She loved her children so very much..GOD BLESS YOU SAM Be well with God love to all We will miss you
Marilyn Lippman
January 25, 2011
Helen was a good neighbor, and a wonderful lady. Don & Marilyn Lippman & Kathy Ady
January 25, 2011
our condolences go out to all the Triber family, Sam was the best.She will be greatly missed. Bill&Bev Marion Post Falls Id.
Dorothy Rownfats
January 25, 2011
"Sam" I'll miss your stories of days gone by. You finally get to be with Darrell again. Hope the trip went well. Miss ya already. My condolences to the family. It's never easy to say goodbye.
Rose & Vernon Gotcher
January 25, 2011
Wow, what a lady! I think I've heard that a lot. Sam was always a lady. So kind and thoughtful of others. Everything she did was always classy. Sam enjoyed life and was always doing something fun.
We are sure going to miss this lovely lady.
We would like to offer our condolences to her family.
Rose & Vernon Gotcher, St.Regis, Mt..
January 24, 2011
Lovely and kind, Helen was a co worker and friend. My condolences to her family.
Mary Holcomb Spokane, Wa
Darlene Scarpelli
January 24, 2011
Helen was as lovely a person as a person could be. I'm sure those closest to her will miss her cheerful attitude towards embracing life; just as it is.
January 24, 2011
Sam has been a treasured friend to our family for many, many years. She will be deeply missed. Some of my favorite memories are summer days at the float house and cheering for Darrell along sider her the track. May your memories bring all of you peace and ease your pain. She was a beautiful person.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Korrine (Anderson) Gonzales and Family
Carlos/Darlene Allen
January 24, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 23, 2011
Helen did & always will put a smile on my face. She was truly beautiful inside & out. My condolences to her Family & Friends.
Rosie Johnson
January 23, 2011
Helen will deeply be missed. She was a wonderful caring person and loved by so many. To the Family Rodger, Tamie and all the kids we are so very sorry for your lose and the hurting that you are going through. Nothing can ever take the hurt away but the wonderful memories that you have of your mother will help you with some of that pain. At least I know that memories help our family when we are missing the ones we love. We are thinking of you all and again we are deeply sorry. From Lorri & John Kilduff, Randy Helt and Gale Helt.
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