with the love of her life Vernon Kenneth Vawter on April 30, 2021 at the
age of 94, surrounded by family who will honor her legacy by living
their lives to the fullest.
Born June 10, 1926 in Freeman, WA, to Clarence and Elva Sahli,
Rovella was the baby of a family with six siblings: Farlin, Arlene, Ila,
Merle, Farel, and Elwin. After graduating from Rockford High School,
Rovella worked at the Pacific NW Bell Telephone Co. where she met her
husband, Kenny. Together, they enjoyed raising four children; square
dancing; camping with the Olsons; playing cards at the cabin on Lake
Coeur d’Alene; gardening; having dinner with grade school friends and
fun with “The Great Bunch.” Rovella had a great appreciation for
beauty and loved sunsets, rainbows in Kauai, and her flower garden.
Rovella radiated kindness and found peace attending Moran United
Methodist Church.
Survived by her children: Doug Vawter, (Cheri), Tim Vawter
(Barbara), Mindy Hatcher (the late Steve) and Wendy May (Kimbo),
six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
Rovella touched many with her positive outlook on life. We shall
forever remember her love. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent in
her memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Spokane at 911 W. 5th
Ave., Spokane, WA 99204 or Crosswalk at 525 W. 2nd Ave., Spokane,
WA 99201.
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