Loree Ann Poutre

1954 - 2017

Loree Ann Poutre Loree Ann Poutre, age 62, died peacefully on March 13, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital in Olympia, Washington, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Loree was born July 31, 1954, in Visalia, California, the daughter of Earl F Spotts and Mildred Maryetta Pritchard. Loree was an excellent swimmer, setting records in high school and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors with her fondest memories of time spent at the cabins in Mineral King, CA. She was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren and family. Loree graduated from Nordhoff High School in Ojai, CA; attended Chico State University and received a BA from Evergreen State College, where she studied psychology. In addition to being a homemaker and raising her three children, Loree was employed for many years as a grocery clerk. She loved interacting with and helping customers and her friendly manner brought joy to those she met. Loree is survived by her siblings, Carol Glashoff of Monterey, CA, Julie (Don) Stevens of Spokane, WA, and Danny (Janeen) Steer of Spokane, WA; her children Molly (Tanler) Volkmann of Los Angeles, CA, Noah (Sarah) Poutre of Mill Creek, WA, and Jacob Poutre of Olympia, WA; her grandchildren Cohen (6) and Poppi (4) Poutre, Wylder (3) and Walker (2) Volkmann; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and close friends. There will be a private gathering for immediate family in Mineral King, CA this summer to honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated for ovarian cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Memorials can be made online at http://getinvolved.fhcrc.org/goto/LoreePoutre or mailed to Fred Hutch, PO Box 19024, Dept. J5-200 Seattle, WA 98109. The family would like to thank the 3rd floor of St. Peters Hospital for the loving care they provided in her last days.