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11/10/1917 - 10/12/2009

BORN

11/10/1917

DIED

10/12/2009

Belle Muntifering Obituary

MUNTIFERING, Belle L. (Age 91), beloved by all who knew her, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 12, 2009. Belle was born on November 10, 1917 in Redford, Texas. She was a beauty, right from the start. After graduating from high school she moved to Hollywood, California, seeking a career in film. She met her first husband, John B. Grainger and their son, Richard was born on March 15, 1943. She was divorced and a few years later met her lifelong love, Jean H. Muntifering. They had two sonstogether, Russell Brian Muntifering and Randy Bruce Muntifering, as well as Jean's son, Jean (Monty) Muntifering, Jr. Jean and Belle were entrepreneurs, who owned and operated numerous family businesses over the years. When they moved to Incline Village, Nevada, along the shores of LakeTahoe, they worked in the Casino industry. In later years, they moved toAuburn, Alabama. Wherever Belle went, she was "The Belle of the Ball". Her radiant beauty and inner charm could light up any room. Belle was a deeply spiritual woman who was devoted to her family. Her name will be blessed by many generations to come. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean. Surviving family includes, Richard and Catherine Grainger, Russell and Jenny Muntifering, Randy Muntifering, Monty and Ann Muntifering; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her brother Manny Lerma and her sisters Mary Lou Lerma Garza, Faye Lerma Moore and Lorraine Lerma Parrish. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Spokane, WA on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. www.heritagefunerals.com

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Melinda Belle Evans

October 19, 2009

My dear Auntie, I will always remember you with love. My favorite memory will be that of grocery shopping with you in Auburn. While Aunt Mary Lou and I were trying to get ourselves in the door, you already had a cart and were taking off down the aisle. Spry and beautiful at 90 yrs of age...

Johnna Smith

October 15, 2009

Grandma, I am so sorry that we did not get one last visit in. I will always remember the time that you were house hunting in Alabama and we got caught looking in windows of a house that was for sale. Who knew that people would be there?! In this picture of you, I do see bits and pieces of both Michelle and Matthew. I think that Michael has Grandpa in him. I am grateful that Jenny and Russ met and brought you into our lives. You not only were Grandma to their three children, but also to all of Jenny's family as well. You are now with your beloved Jean and may you both continue to rest in peace. All of my love to the Muntifering family.

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