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1932
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2025
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Mildred MALSAM Obituary
Midge was born on September 2, 1932, in Pony, Montana, to Frank and Grace Foster. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1950 and earned her nursing degree from the Columbus School of Nursing in Great Falls, Montana, in 1952. She worked as a nurse in both hospital and clinic settings before marrying Francis "Frank" Malsam on May 1, 1954, in Havre, Montana. Together, they lived in Havre, Great Falls, and Whitefish, Montana, before settling in Spokane Valley in 1973.
Midge dedicated 23 years as a school nurse in the Central Valley School District, where she later became Director of School Nurses. She earned a Bachelor's in Nursing and a Master's in Counseling from Whitworth University and was recognized as Washington State School Nurse of the Year in 1997. Even after retiring, she continued to volunteer in schools and consult on nursing programs.
Beyond her career, Midge was an avid gardener, known for her beautiful roses. She and Frank traveled extensively, and after his passing in 2002, she continued to explore the world with friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Malsam; her parents, Frank and Grace Foster; and her brothers, Thomas and Dell Foster. She is survived by her five children: Michael (Christi), Vicki Arnold (Frank), Kathleen Cleveland (Bill Spinnell), Terry (Elizabeth), and Steven (Marsha); as well as 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family extends a special thanks to Colonial Court Assisted Living and Memory Care for their years of dedicated service and to Horizon Hospice for their compassionate care in her final weeks.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S Pines Rd., Spokane Valley. A reception will follow. www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/spokane-valley-wa/mildred-malsam-12273417
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Jean Sutton
April 9, 2025
Oh no, I loved Midge and her son Steve, a good friend of our son Lance Sutton. I will be out of town on the 12th so I will be unable to attend her funeral.
Much love from Jean Sutton
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