Faith J Friedlander, (49), of Coulee Dam, Washington left us all much too soon the morning of Thursday, November 24, 2022. Faith - Loving Mother and Grandmother was born Thursday, July 26, 1973 in Omak, Washington to Edward "Ed" G. Friedlander and Cathleen "Cathy" J. Fulgham.
Faith attended "Nespelem Grade School" in Nespelem, Washington, "Paschal-Sherman Indian School" in Omak, Washington where she was the only female member of the School's Football Team and finally "Lake Roosevelt High School" in Coulee Dam, Washington.
A proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, Faith worked for several years in various tribal government departments including Tribal Courts and Human Resources, as well as others.
Faith's self-proclaimed status as founder and CEO of "The Man-Haters Club" brought her many hours of lively conversations with others. She enjoyed Rodeo, going to casino, doing crafts, beading, "slurcones" and loving her dogs.
A "Natural Nurturer" Faith's very personality welcomed others who needed a helping/guiding hand to both family and friend. Her greatest love though was spending time with her children and grandchildren, whether making them cotton candy or trips to "Disneyland", Faith LOVED her family!
Predeceased by her husband: Jesus Garcia, sister: Francine Carson and both parents; Faith's legacy lives on through her two daughters: Cynthia Garcia (Dakota Weed-Butz) and Corina Friedlander (Larry A. Anthony II); grandchildren: Mia Garcia, Dream Friedlander-Anthony, Dymnd Friedlander-Anthony and Lailaree Friedlander-Anthony; siblings: Lalainia Friedlander (Lupe' Verduzco), Charity Carson (Jonathan), Britany Friedlander and Donald Carson; numerous nephews and nieces and her beloved canines: "Bones", "Iggy", "Rigo" and "Marshall"
A family dressing will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington with recitation of the Rosary and Wake following that evening at 7:00pm in the Nespelem, Washington Community Center. Her funeral services will be held at 9:00am the morning of Saturday, December 3, 2022, also at the Nespelem Community Center. At Faith's request, she will then be cremated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for the Faith's family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Grand Coulee, Washington is caring for the family.
