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12/18/1937
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05/07/2011
Ida Nokes Obituary
NOKES, Ida
(Age 73)
Passed away on May 7, 2011 after more than a year long battle with cancer. She was born in Jordan, Montana on December 18, 1937. She graduated from high school in Oroville, Washington. Ida and her loving husband Gene spent most of their years together on a farm in Deer Park where she enjoyed riding horses, gardening, fishing, quilting, cooking and being with her family. Gene and Ida also served as foster parents for numerous children in need of a safe and loving home. Ida retired from the Deer Park School District in 2000. She is survived by sisters, Mary Baker (Al) of California and Maude Goin of Kansas; by her children Edie Montes (Adam) of Wenatchee, Sandi Stein of Deer Park, Nona Kemper (Wes) of Deer Park, Cheryl Wolfe (Edward) of Spokane, Lisa Lordan (Patrick) of Spokane, & David Nokes (Denise) of Spokane; by grandchildren Rilee, Kaidyn, Chris, Marie, Katherine, Patrick, JR, Rocky, Trina, Thomas, Ryan, Jason, Jolene, Celeste and Adele; and by numerous great grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Marvin Goin, brothers, Michael Petchekovich and Gerald Goin, and her sister, Alice Wright. An open house to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 2:00 -" 4:00 p.m. at the Deer Park Civic Center, 315 W. Crawford, Deer Park WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family expresses its immense gratitude to Northside Oncology (Dr. Chaudhry and staff) and the dedicated staff at Holy Family Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Nokes
Traci Brown-Bisson
June 13, 2011
Great Aunt Ida, You have always been kind to my family and you were always Nice to My Gma Pat. Im happy you are in a better place.
A'Lisa Kitchens
May 17, 2011
I had only known you for a short period of time but you were an amazing women. You touched the lifes of some many people i cant even start to explain. One day we will be together again and can remember all those good times we had. Miss you so much!!
Tina Vetsch
May 16, 2011
Even thought you weren't my real grandma I still held you in my heart like you were. I will always remember my visits with you and always remember what you told me on our last visit: "The only man in your life you can depend on is your Dad." We were talking about boy problems and you made me feel a lot better :) I will never forget you.
Edie Montes
May 16, 2011
I love u momma.U r my hero.Never letting anyone no how bad your pain was.Now u are pain free.I miss u momma.I still talk to u every day.I will see u again one day.U were the best.I only hope to be half the wife,mom,grandma,sister,the list goes on,that u were.Rest in peace momma.U r the greatest.And always will be.Thank u for being my mom.I love u.
Terri Akers Bartman
May 16, 2011
Ida is now a angel that is looking over all of you...You will still hear her voice and see her smile...She is proud of each and everyone of you...She will always be in your heart and say I love you all...
Terri Bartman (Winchester Id)
Mykel Stein
May 15, 2011
Grandmas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. You were the 'Great' in Great Grandma! I miss you and love you grandma.
Sandi Stein
May 15, 2011
A mother is the truest friend we have when trial, heavy and sudden, fall upon us, when adversity takes the place of prosperity, when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us, and when troubles thicken around us. She will cling to us and cause peace to return to our hearts.
Mom, you were warm, caring, affectionate, and always concerned about us. You were always full of life, bestowing upon all of us many blessings in just knowing you, in being around you, in talking with you, crying with you, laughing with you, and in sharing your life with us. We are all proud to be able to call you our mother.
You carried a special charm and friendly personality that so easily endeared you to those who were fortunate enough to come in contact with you. You were an amazing person who touched the lives of many.
For all that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to you, my mother. Your loss hurts like no other. I miss you and love you with all my heart.
Marie Stein
May 15, 2011
You were my best friend and you were more than just a grandma to all of us grandchildren, some of lived close and some lived far away but we all knew that no matter what in the end you would always be there for us. I am sad you are gone but glad you are no longer in pain and dont worry grandma i know you are in good hands in heaven look what he has done already for this family. Hey on a different note now you can see your brothers and sister again and i know your parents are there too, at least you are not alone I love you grandma and will never forget the memories that we had and will pass them on to many more kids in our family after all we are all just like you grandma we are fighters....
Chris Stein
May 15, 2011
Grandma, you gave me 26 years of lessons and laughs. I will never forget the things you taught me and the times we had together. I will miss you greatly but you will never be forgotten. I love you
Mark and Rhonda Stein
May 15, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It was wonderful visiting Ida and Gene last fall and our talks since then. We will miss her greatly and will always have wonderful memories.
Julie McCearley
May 15, 2011
I didnt know you long, you were funny tho. I will miss you on the farm. Im sure your family will miss you too. May you have a safe journey to heaven.
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May 15, 2011
She loved to garden....
May 15, 2011
Patrick Montes
May 15, 2011
Grandma! You taught me a lot in life and always told me don't ever give up! We had great times and I will never forget them! Remember when u found me under your rhubarb bush! LOL! I have many more memories! I'm gonna always miss u grams and I love you very much!
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