Obituary: Doolittle, Geneva I.

Age 92

Fri., Sept. 7, 2012

DOOLITTLE, Geneva I.
(Age 92)

Passed away September 3, 2012 in Spokane, WA.

She was born in Knapp, Wisconsin on January 10, 1920 to Henry and Clara Smith.

They later moved to Bonner County, Idaho.

She married Leslie Elmer Doolittle on October 30, 1937, in Priest River, Idaho.

They then moved to Spokane where she resided for over 60 years.

She was a member of Eagles Aries #2 Lodge, the Eagles camper club and the VFW.

Geneva loved playing Bingo and being around family.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leslie and one son, Jimmie.

She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Roden of Spokane and Loretta Halbrook of Springfield, Oregon.

She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 4pm at the funeral home.

Please visit Geneva’s online tribute and leave a condolence at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by:

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