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Linda PROUTY Obituary

PROUTY, Linda M. On June 4, 2020 Linda Marie Prouty (79) passed away peacefully at home in Spokane, WA. Linda was born to James and Clara Young on March 24, 1941 in Spokane, WA. Survived by daughter Amy (Nick) Englehart, son Tom (Heather) Weed, grand-son Jacob Weed, and some would argue, her favorite child, Mario (Maria) Rivera Osuna of Mazatlán Mexico, as well as two sisters, Bev (John) Johnson and Janet (Max) Durall, and many nieces and nephews. Linda started her adult life as any good Marycliff Catholic School graduate should. She married Leo C. Weed (d. 1992) and had two children while working as a secretary. Although that marriage did not last forever, it was a good 21-year run. Once divorced, Linda focused on building a secure and independent future while working at Murphey Favre. While there she met and married Paul F. Huntley (d. 1993) who showed her how much fun life could be. She retired, took up golf and moved to Manito Golf Course. She and Paul loved to travel all over the world and enjoyed the finer things in life. She built so many wonderful friendships that have lasted to this day. After Paul passed away, she worked part-time at Spokane Pulltab with family. Oh but wait Linda wasn't quite done yet. She later married Darl D. Prouty (d. 2014) and together they shared a world that included Corvettes, boats and big dogs. Darl also introduced her to what turned out to be one of her favorite parts of life - her Mazatlan family. If you knew Linda, you know right now she is sitting at a Blackjack table next to Aunt Patty, her coral nails wrapped around a cheap glass of white wine with her nose in everyone's business. In lieu of flowers, please do something kind for someone this week and think of Linda. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to have a gathering. Please visit her Facebook page to share your own stories, photos and memories for family and friends to enjoy.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jun. 10, 2020.

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Joe Blackburn

August 11, 2020

Met Linda and Darl in Mazatlan in 2014. Became good friends. Our rooms at Torres were always close to each other. Spent many hours visiting in the years after Darl's passing. Bingo was a favorite pasttime at Torres. Linda was always fun to be with, her sense of humor and "no holds barred" opinions were hilarious. I have such good memories. My deepest sympathy to her family, especially to Amy, Tom, and Mario and their families.

Marcia Green

June 13, 2020

40 years of memories. The first to pop up in my mind is when we were visiting a friend in the Federal Way area. Looking for an address, we zigged when we should have zagged and ended up literally driving through the parking garage at SeaTac Airport & out again & had to pay parking! We laughed until we cried.
I miss her. Sending love to Amy and Tom

Terry Syms

June 11, 2020

Met Linda and Darl on their/our Corvette days. Both special people with wonderful sense of humor and so very kind. Blessings to the family.
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John Downes

June 10, 2020

I met Linda in 1952 when my family moved from Salem, Oregon to the house across Hollis Street from her parent's residence. She was in 5th grade; I was in 8th. My sister, Joni, was in 10th. Her dad, Jim, and my dad, Gene Westover, Les Bennett, and Dick Whitsett pheasant hunted and fished together constantly. Linda and her two older sisters, Janet and Beverly, were chased constantly by the neighborhood boys and gathered frequently on their front porch. We lost contact when my family moved to the South Hill in 1952. Linda looked in the 1950's just like her recent photo.

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