Name: Celebration of Life for Mary Jane REHN
Start: 2019-10-26T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Southside Community Center

REHN, Mary Jane (Age 93) Mary Jane passed away at Hospice South in Spokane, WA on September 7, 2019. She was born in Brewster, WA on March 7, 1926 to Roy and Wilhelmina Runyon. She was preceded in death by Ronald Rehn, her husband of 63 years in 2007. Mary Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kendall and Paul Eminger of Spokane, one grandson John Eminger (Gina) of Chewelah, one granddaughter Angela Olson (Ken) of John Day, OR. and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Gail Spaeth, Lynn Key, Rhea Gano, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane spent her earlier years farming with Ronald in the Sprague and Lamont areas. She taught Sunday School at Sprague Community Church and took tap dancing lessons. She and her daughter performed together at community events. In Lamont she earned her high school diploma and began college. They then moved to Cheney where she received her BA in Ed from Eastern Washington University in 1964. Mary Jane had a 25 year career teaching English at Medical Lake High School. Upon her retirement from teaching she volunteered as a clogging entertainer for Spokane's Project Joy. She also volunteered and spent many hours with her friends at the Southside Community Center. She was lovingly known by family and friends as "the Mother", the "Queen Mum", and GiGi. She spent the last 12 years happily traveling around the Western States with Paul and Kendall and her furry granddogs, Wolfie, Booboo, and Cocoa Puff in their vintage GMC restored motorhome. She had a wonderful time shopping in all of the outlets, in Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. She particularly enjoyed Hearst Castle and Yellowstone. A private interment will take place at Spokane/Cheney Memorial Gardens. Mary Jane's life will be celebrated at a reception on October 26 from 3 to 5 PM at the Southside Community Center 3151 E. 27th Ave., in Spokane. Feel free to bring your memories and stories to share.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary REHN

8 Entries

Liz Murphy

January 26, 2020

Mrs. Rehn was my Senior English teacher in 64-65. Some of us in the class tried to take advantage of her early on, but we soon thought better of it! She was kind and generous, even loaned me her personal car to take my drivers test! Thank you Mrs. Rehn! My sincere condolences to Kendall and her family.

Paula Sabins

October 28, 2019

She was a living epitome of class, sophistication and vigor. I had the blessing of dressing Mary Jane's hair twice a week for 30 years. She was a friend, confidante and a down right fantastic lady. I learned so much from her through simple conversation than I ever did in school. Her wit and charm were undeniable.
Mary Jane has left this world in better condition than she found it.... My heart aches from missing her but I know there is a special place for her next to Ronald in heaven

October 26, 2019

Your parents hold special memories for us and sadden to lose Mary Jane. She was a fun lady with a lot of spirit!! Mel and I are sorry we won't be able to attend today. Hugs and Love, Mel and Claudia louk

Donna Peterson

October 22, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of our dear Mrs.Rehn...we could call her Mary Jane, but to all of us who were so blessed to have had her in our lives, she was our 'royalty' and we respectfully call her Mrs. Rehn.I had Mrs. Rehn all four years of high school for English... because I WANTED to be in her class. She was amazing...and she cared.She truly wanted to know how her students thoughts...why we were and who we were. We all felt like extended family to her...OH!...and speaking of class, boy did she have it! Always lovely...always gracious...always put her best foot forward. So much could be said...and so much will. She touched us all and made us better people for it. Such a joy in my life and a role model I cherished. I will miss her, but never will I forget.
All my best,
Donna Jarvis Peterson

October 21, 2019

Mary Jane and I became friends at the Southside Senior Center.We visited on the phone after I moved to Olympia. She will be missed.
My condolences to Kendall and family. Marge Masek Olympia Wa

Trish O'Connor

October 21, 2019

Oh, Mrs. Rehn - how do I adequately express the influence you had on my life? You were the epitome of class, grace, intellect and love. You taught me more than you'll ever know, and influenced me to become a teacher as well. You are so loved. Thank you for touching the lives of so many.

Tina Neumann

October 21, 2019

Mrs. Rehn was one of my favorite teachers at Medical Lake High School. She will be greatly missed. My condolences and Prayers to her family.

Pharelon Johnson

October 20, 2019

I had the pleasure of being one of Mrs Rehns student at Medical Lake High school in English as a freshman 1979 . She made English fun, made the mandatory reading less painful and interesting. She will be missed

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