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Mildred WHITTEN Obituary
WHITTEN,
Mildred
August 10, 1915 -
January 26, 2016
Mildred Pearl Whitten of Spokane passed away on January 26, 2016. Mildred cherished friendship and during her long life, enriched the lives of countless others with her warmth, humor and positive spirit. She was an active and devoted member of First Presbyterian Church of Spokane. Her faith was constantly reflected in the love she showed for others and her dedicated stewardship to the Church.
Mildred served on the Board of Deacons at First Presbyterian and was a member of Lucia Pratt Circle and Martha Circle. She was an Honorary Life Member of Presbyterian Women and a member of Whitworth Auxiliary. Other memberships and community activities included P.E.O. Chapter CH, Eastern Star #230, Eiram Court #62, Meals on Wheels, and Crosswalk.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Mildred was married to Ralph L. Whitten from 1939 until Ralph passed way in 1981. Mildred and Ralph had two sons, Terry Whitten of Spokane and Dennis Whitten of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Born Mildred Wrensky, she grew up on a wheat farm near Rosalia, Washington. She was salutatorian of the 1933 graduating class of Rosalia High School. After graduating from Northwestern Business College in Spokane, Mildred worked for several years at the Spokesman Review. When her children were grown, Mildred returned to work as a secretary at First Presbyterian Church. Throughout her life, she was an avid gardener, admired for the beautiful roses that graced her Spokane home for decades. She was a long-time member of South Walnut Garden Club. During her later years, Mildred became an enthusiastic sports fan, faithfully supporting several favorite football and basketball teams.
Mildred's love of family, friends and life itself, and her determination to keep a positive outlook despite life's difficulties was an inspiration to those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene Wrensky and her sister Dorothy Belles-Reed. Mildred is survived by sons Terry and Dennis (Karyn); grandchildren Ty Whitten (Joelle), Leslie Robinson (Ron), Christina Whitten-Bauer (Darron), Patricia Whitten, Garth Whitten, and Ian Whitten; four great-grandchildren, two nephews and three nieces.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar Street, Spokane, WA, at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Kaye Engel
February 3, 2016
Mildred has been a dear friend for many years and a sweet, dear person she was. She and Darrel are together now, they had a mutual admiration for one another. I will miss going to see her and sending her a birthday card on August 10th, my Mom's birthday as well, I didn't realize Mildred shared my Grandmother's name Pearl. We had a lot in common. Loved her!
Maureen, Pat & Rich visiting at Classy Retreat
Maureen McCabe
January 31, 2016
Dear Terry & Dennis,
I only met your mother a few times while our mother lived for a brief time at Classy Retreat. Your mother kept our mother company during meals occasionally and she was so sweet to Mom and myself. Her kindness was very much appreciated as this was our 95-year old mother's final few months and it was a very difficult time for her and me. We feel so lucky to have had our mother in our lives for so long so you were lucky to have your mother even longer! Mildred seemed like a wonderful person!
Terry, we were looking forward to the wonderful turkey dinner you were brining to the house for Thanksgiving as Mom could no longer go out but Mom had different plans that week "to go home." But, thanks for making that happen for the people who make Classy Retreat home--it's a kind and generous thing to do!
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