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1938
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2024
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Irene SPARBER Obituary
She was born on January 24, 1938 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA.
She was married to Richard Wanless and the couple had three children together, then to Gary Sparber (who also had three children). Both husbands preceded her in death.
Irene enjoyed reading, coffee with friends, and the occasional trip to the casino. In her earlier days she spent lots of time snowmobiling at priest Lake, and even went parasailing in Mexico.
Irene is survived by her three children, Sherri (Dan) Johnson, Kenneth (Jan) Wanless, and David Wanless; as well as Gary's three children; also numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 pm on February 3rd, at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irene's life.
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