Marcella Kathleen Elston

1928 - 2022

Marcella Kathleen Elston obituary, 1928-2022, Spokane, WA

Marcella Kathleen Elston

1928 - 2022

BORN

1928

DIED

2022

Marcella Elston Obituary

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Marcella Elston, a mother of twelve, died on October 16, 2022. She was 95. She was a college graduate of Duchesne Academy, Omaha, Nebraska (class of 1945), a book reviewer for the Omaha World Herald newspaper as well as an accomplished real estate investor. She married Dr. Richard Elston and settled in Spokane, Washington. After over 60 years of marriage, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by her twelve children: Maureen, Cathleen, Kevin, Laurie, Gail, Claire, Eileen, Julie, Shawn, Cara, Michael, and Leigh as well as 28 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Elston was a longtime member of Saint Thomas More Parish and supporter of charities that helped unwed mothers and homeless youth.

All are welcome to attend a FUNERAL SERVICE in her honor at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St Thomas More Catholic Church, 515 W St Thomas More Way, Spokane, WA 99208.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to support homeless youth: Crosswalk, 525 W 2nd Ave,

Spokane, WA 99201

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November 18, 2022

Marianne Simpson Winters posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2022

Mina posted to the memorial.

November 13, 2022

Kevin Elston posted to the memorial.

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Marianne Simpson Winters

November 18, 2022

Dear Julie and Elston family,
We are thinking of you and your beautiful mom with such appreciation for the life she lived and her legacy. Wishing you all much peace.
With love,
Marianne Simpson Winters and Rosemary Simpson

Mina

November 18, 2022

Love you forever, Grandma.

Kevin Elston

November 13, 2022

When mom went to meet Saint Patrick

Gale Elston

November 12, 2022

Marcella Elston was a woman in full. Intelligent, loving and accomplished. She could quote poets, drive 12 children to myriad activities and engage in real estate transactions. Her legacy of integrity, character and commitment to spiritual growth and right action will live on as a shining beacon to all those who loved her.

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