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Barbara Kershner Obituary
KERSHNER,
Barbara Joan
(Age 76)
Of Medical Lake, WA, died from cancer related comp-lications at her home of 36 years on Saturday, January 29th, 2011. Born Barbara Joan Gove in Victorville, CA to Cedric and Mae Orton Gove. After graduating as validictorian of Victorville High School, she married John M Kershner of Patoski, MI in 1953. Joan joined John in service to the USAF's Survival School where she was a civilian Administrative Secretary. She made lifelong friendships before retiring in 1989 after 30+ years of service. After retirement, Joan became very active in Masonic organizations throughout Washington and Idaho dedicating her time to Rainbow, Eastern Star, Amaranth and Shrine on local, state and national levels. John and Joan were married almost 51 years when John passed in June 2005. Joan is survived by her sister Pat Goldstein; children Cindy Deresch (Pat), Coleen D'Angelo (Gary), Niles Kershner (Debbie), Mikie Block (Steve), Jon Kershner (Janie); grandchildren Tricia Hodgson Dormaier, Bobbi Hodgson Jeffers, Sueann Casey Kuhn, Dusty Lynn Kershner, Michael Casey, Amy Kershner, Chayse Giffin Hanson, Lisa Kurle, Nickolas Block, Jackie Kershner and Alexandra Kershner; great-grandchildren Taylor, Madeleine, Claire, Quin, Justin, Chloe, Olivia, Josephine, Pendleton, Trenton, Zachariah and Aiden; cousins, nieces and nephews. The lives of those she touched are forever changed for the better. Joan truly loved life and lived it to its fullest. Memorial Services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Spokane Masonic Center, W. 1108 Riverside, at 2pm and all are welcome to attend. RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA.
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Kellie (Starowski) Cave
March 31, 2011
What fun times I had with Joan! She was more than just a Rainbow advisor, she was a real friend to us girls - always ready with hugs and smiles. I will miss her but am thankful for SO many fun memories!
March 9, 2011
We at Houk Chiropractic Clinic absolutely loved Joan. She would arrive with a beautiful smile, a bounce in her step and a story of adventure that would always encourage us to seek the best out of everyday. We had the pleasure to know her for over twenty years---- that's alot of everydays. When I heard that Joan had passed, it felt like the world was a little less of a wonderful place. We loved her,will miss her greatly and will hold our memories of her like treasures.. Dr.Ainslie
Tracy Mortamer
March 9, 2011
I will miss Joan greatly. She brought so much to my life. Always a great smile and a great story. She inspired me to go out and live life. Such a strong lady. I will always cherish her.
Linda Herrington
March 8, 2011
I remember many Rainbow trips with Joan. We always had a great time traveling with the girls. We will miss her.
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Candy Starowski
March 8, 2011
Her smile and hugs were worth a million. She will be missed in the Rainbow Family. My thoughts are with the family as you take on those memories of happier times.
Helen Fugich-Thompson
March 7, 2011
To Mrs. Kershner's family,
Mrs. Kershner was a strong, fun lady!! I am thankful for the opportunity to work with her when I was Grand Worthy Advisor. She was very kind to me - I have fond memories of staying with her in my travels! She was of great encouragement to the Rainbow girls she worked with over the years!
God bless you in your time of grief!
Helen Fugich-Thompson
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