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Lillian Petersen Obituary
(Age 78)
Born August 5, 1932 in Spokane; passed away March 5, 2011 in Spokane. Norma worked for Old National Bank for many years. That is where she met her husband Jerry. They lived in the Minnehaha Neighborhood for over 50 years and made many lifelong friends there. They raised five children in their home. It was a place for many gatherings of family and friends. She enjoyed her weekend trips with her sisters, as well as having her grandkids over to swim in the summer. Special thanks to Dr. Vanderbosch, Avalon Care Center and DSI North for everything you did for her. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; son, Ken; parents, Bill and Mable and brother B.J. She is survived by her sons: Pat (Pam), Dave (Dale); daughters:
Teresa (Mike) Sjostrom, Lil (Jeff) Massie; sisters: Betty, Carol, Pat, Audey, Fran, Tede; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Vigil Service will be held Friday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of The Three Companions at Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 East Euclid Ave. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall St. Memorial contributions may be made to Morning Star Boys' Ranch, PO Box 8087, Spokane WA 99203. Please visit Norma's online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangments by
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the newman family
March 20, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of normas passing. She was a great neighbor and a very caring and loving person. She will be greatly missed.
Larry Jones
March 15, 2011
Her boys and us were alter boys at Mary Queen church. Was alway a joy. My condolences to the family.
debra be;;
March 11, 2011
I always looked forward to giving my Aunt Norma a big hug when I saw her... she was a fiesty one... but her smile came from deep in her heart... and you could FEEL it like a hug... her eyes had a twinkle that kissed you and made you feel good. I have had so many fun and comfortable times spent with Norma, Jerry and my cousins and those times are most prevailant in my childhood memories! The little house on Rebecca street was a great place to be... Love forever.. Debbie (Stenerson) Bell
Sue Stenerson, Shrum
March 11, 2011
May you rest in peace Aunt Norma, we love you and will miss you dearly. My memories will remain of all the times I got to spend the night with you when I was young, eating at the picnic table and going swimming. I was so blessed to have you in my life.
Dave Knecht
March 10, 2011
So sorry to learn of Norma's passing. I enjoyed she and Jerry both so much over the years. A life well lived. God bless your family.
Lillian Creech
March 9, 2011
I Love And Miss You Grandma!
Teresa Sjostrom
March 9, 2011
I am going to miss Norma (My Mother) more than any one can imagine.She was a fighter and never gave up.Even at the very end,she was willing to try anything to better her quality of life.But God wanted her more and new that her quality of life would not be good where she was.But new it would be whole again with him.God Bless you Mom.You will always be in my heart and memories for ever.Your daughter Teresa A. (Petersen) SJOSTROM
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