Passed away June 2, 2018 in Spokane, WA. She was born to Dorothea and Howard Gibford, in Missoula, MT on June 30, 1925. Lois was a member of the Odessa Palettes and Cannawai Grange. She is survived by her children Bonita (David) Bury, Beverly James, Beth (Steve) Melville, David (Betty) Hemmerling, Manny (Cindy) Hemmerling and Linda Elliott, along with 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and numerous nieces and newphews. Also 1 sister, Shirley Hagen, 2 brothers Ron Gibford, Bill (Kathy) Gibford, 1 brother-in-law Bob (Casey) Hemmerling and 2 special extended family members: Aram and Margie Langhams. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Ivan, her parents, brother Clayton, sisters, Darleen Hubbard, Betty Moore, and Judy Baker. Special thanks to nurses, aides and activity persons who gave mom extra special love and care during her 2 years at Royal Park Care Center. Also, a big thank you to Horizon Hospice for their loving care. Inurnment will be held at the Odessa Cemetery at 10:30am followed by Celebration of Life service at the Heritage Church in Odessa, WA at 11:30am with Pastor Hayashi, Officiating on June 23, 2018. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Hemmerling family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.
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