Mary Jane Ollila

Born in Sioux City Iowa her family moved to Spokane when she was 7. She loved Spokane and worked many interesting jobs over the years - drug store Soda Jerk, Elevator Operator at the Bon Marche, 2- Swabbies, she particularly liked selling men’s clothes at JC Penney’s, Hammers, and the Clothes Closet. Her favorite job was managing the Thailand Exhibit during Spokane’s Expo 74 – World’s Fair. She often referred to herself as president of the “foot in the mouth club” and was world-renowned for her lack of patience. Mary Jane was her happiest while spending time at their Loon Lake summer home sitting at the picnic table with a cup of coffee and a slice of zucchini bread or at a lakeside potluck surrounded by her many friends and family who love her.

She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of 67 years Willard Ollila; daughter and son-in-law Wilanne Ollila-Perry and Craig Perry Ollila (of Bellingham); Grandchildren and their spouse’s Shayne Stevenson & Tracy Morris (of Seattle), Sarah & Tom Maki (of Portland), Jason &Lindsey Kunz (of Post Falls); Great Grandchildren Dominick Kunz, Alexandra Stevenson, Jacob Kunz, Olivia Stevenson and Madelyn Maki.

Proceeded in death by her parents Amanda and Marvin Henshaw, daughter Debbie Mikel and her three brothers Howard, Edward and James Henshaw.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for our family during her illnesses including our wonderful neighbors, St. Luke’s Recovery Center, Sacred Heart-Providence Hospital, Sunshine Gardens and Sunshine Memory Care and Gentiva Hospice.

The Funeral Service is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, 1:00pm at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA. The graveside service is Mon. Nov. 30, 11:00am at Pines Cemetery.

Online condolences can be left at thornhillvalley.com