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Phyllis Rucker Obituary
RUCKER,
Phyllis J.
Devoted wife and mother, passed away in her sleep on January 23, 2011 at Harvard Park retirement community. Phyllis was born in Spokane on July 13, 1924, the oldest child of Neil and Eileen Mahar. She married Louis W. Rucker who preceded her in death in 2003 after 58 years of marriage. Phyllis and Lou lived in the Redmond-Bellevue area for 35 years, prior to Phyllis moving back to Spokane in 2010.
After raising three children, Phyllis enjoyed a 37-year career with Washington Mutual Bank. In addition, she had a -˜green thumb' for gardening that always included beautiful flower displays in her home. A bridge game with friends was a favorite pastime of Phyllis and Lou, as was traveling following retirement.
Her three children, Denny and Chris Rucker, Spokane, Dick and Sheila Rucker, Bothell, and Sue and David True, Kirkland, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive Phyllis.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 27, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 428 W 19th Ave. on Friday, January 28, at 11AM, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Please visit Phyllis's online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by
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jeri hershberger
January 26, 2011
phyllis was my very first bank teller when i was a little kid, at the lincoln savings bank above rosauers on 14th...i remember her so well...her and audrey,, they always made is so much fun to go down with my metal linooln head bank and deposit money
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