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06/17/1944
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04/05/2011
Marlene LaBute Obituary
LaBute,
Marlene K.
A loving mother, sister and friend. Marlene passed away unexpectedly. She went home to Jesus on April 5th, 2011. She was born June 17th, 1944 to Martin and Margaret Schumacher. Marlene was born and raised in Spokane, where she met the love of her life John LaBute. They lived most of their lives in Deer Park, WA, where they raised five great kids: John J. Jr. "Jay" (Theresa) LaBute of Elk, Kaye Lynn (Steve) Sheridan of Spokane, Greg R. (Teresa) LaBute of Spokane, Bill T. (Nancy) LaBute of Chattaroy and Kriss A. (Allen) Arnold of the Spokane Valley. Preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, and two siblings, Ray and Arlene. Marlene has one surviving sibling, her twin sister Darlene (Andy) Keon of Colbert. Marlene and John have eleven grandchildren: Crystal Ann LaBute, Stephanie Davis, Stevie, Brelyn Sheridan, Nikki, Preston LaBute, Joey, Ryan, Colton LaBute, Tyler, Mckenzie Arnold; three great grandchildren: Christian, Jayden and Savannah LaBute. Marlene loved her flowers, feeding the birds and the deer. She had the most generous spirit, and her real joys were spending time with her family and friends and her beloved puppy "Sadie". She also enjoyed baking and sharing with her family. She had a beautiful smile and loving and giving heart. She was loved and will be missed beyond measure, by all who knew her. Rest in Peace Our Precious Mother, Grandmother and Sister. Viewing will be on Tuesday, April 12th, 1:00-6:00 with the Rosary to follow at 7pm at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 13th at 11am at St. Thomas More Church, 8112 N. Howard Dr., with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of Life to follow at the church. Online guestbook at www.riplinger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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steve samcoff
May 6, 2011
Marlene , We sure miss you , your a very special and dear woman that came into my life you treated me like one of your family members I love and miss you and John always and foreverer you two will hold a very special place in my heart GOD BLess
Gayle Atkinson
April 18, 2011
Marlene was special to all of us in Canada as she visited along with John on their trips to Calgary.
She is sadly missed.
Prayers and love to the family.
Don and Teresa McCullough
April 10, 2011
Our prayers are with all of the labute family.
Brian & Stacy Lucas
April 10, 2011
Your family has suffered tremendous loss recently and we wish you all the strength to make it through this time.
L Keon
April 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to the LaBute family. You are loved.
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