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Beth (Madison) CONRATH Obituary

Jul 24, 1978 - Dec 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Beth. She courageously battled brain cancer for 10 years while teaching full-time and being an amazing mom to her two sons, Ryan and Tyler, who were the love of her life.

Beth grew up in Cheney and graduated from Cheney High School in 1996. She was an avid athlete, both in track and volleyball, and continued to play volleyball at SFCC. She attended WSU and graduated with a BA in Education and completed a Masters Degree at Gonzaga University.

Her love of kids was apparent early on as she became a ski instructor in her early teens at 49°North, where she taught many groups of preschool and early elementary-aged students. She taught in the Cheney School District for 24 years at Sunset Elementary and was loved by both her students and colleagues.

Beth loved the outdoors and enjoyed jogging, camping, hiking, and watching her boys participate in their sports at East Valley. Her favorite place to relax was at Twin Lakes in Idaho, enjoying family time and reading numerous books.

All who had the pleasure of knowing Beth will always remember her welcoming smile and caring spirit. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be deeply missed.

She leaves behind her sons, Ryan and Tyler; their dad, Chris; and the Conrath family: her parents, Kirk and Lisa Madison; her brother, Aaron (Stephanie) Madison; and nieces, Ava and Alaina Madison.

Many thanks to her numerous friends who provided love and comfort during the tough times.

A celebration of life will be planned at a future date.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Pat Dahmen

January 21, 2026

Beth was kind, honest, smart and had a beautiful soul. Her smile was genuine and just lit up the room. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, teacher & friend. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved her. She now has eternal life with family & friends that went before her. I'm lucky that I knew her and am grateful to have been able to call her my friend and cousin...

Carol Ann Dahmen

January 21, 2026

My prayers and heart go out to Beth's family. She was an amazing, beautiful, loyal, strong, intelligent and kind person. Her dedication and love as a mother, teacher, daughter, sister and gracious human being is carried forward in everyone she touched. Rest in peace and peace to her family.

Jan Bliss

January 20, 2026

Lisa, Kirk, & Aaron,
I'm so sorry for your loss. There are no words when you lose a child. Please know my thoughts are with you. Jan Bliss

Dicki Thomas

January 19, 2026

My heart is heavy for you all. I feel honored to have been lucky enough to get to know Beth. What a jewel of a person and loved her zest for life! I admired her beauty and grace and bravery in fighting with all her might! I´m so incredibly sorry for all your loss. May her legacy live in you forever. XOXO Dicki Thomas

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