Mary Ann Durand

(Age 85)

Passed peacefully from this life January 05, 2017 in Spokane, WA.

She was born on November 23, 1931 to George and Anna (Rosalia) Loan

in Spokane, WA. Mary Ann graduated from North Central High School

then went on to matriculate from Dental Nurses Training School in

San Francisco. For several years she worked as a dental hygienist

as well as working for Metropolitan Life in Spokane. However, Mary Ann

found her true calling as wife and mother. She was the heart, soul, and

strength to her family, and it was family that meant so very much to her.

Mary Ann's parents meant the world to her and they taught her to be a

Christian, to be a compassionate role model, and to live life by

the Golden Rule. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughter Nancy (Ron) Mason of Rathdrum, ID;

son David Durand of Spokane, WA; two grandchildren, Ronnie and Robbie,

and a sister Doris (Pat) Carley of Spokane, WA.

Funeral Service is Monday, January, 16 2017, 11:30 A.M. at

Ball & Dodd Funeral Home. Interment at Fairmount Memorial Park.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers a donation be made

to the pet rescue organization of your choice

Arrangements under the direction of Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, Spokane, WA.