Obituary: Durell, Gail Lynn

Age 62

Sun., Jan. 13, 2013

DURELL, Gail Lynn November 19, 1950 - January 5, 2013 Gail passed away, surrounded by family, on January 5, 2013.

She was born in Santa Ana, CA to Bud and Lena Durell.

She lived in Grants Pass, OR for many years, before moving to Spokane in 1988.

She is survived by her boyfriend of many years, Dick Broderdorp, brother Walter Durell of Fernwood, ID, daughter Jennifer Manley and husband of Na’alehu, HI, son Isaac Durell and wife of Spokane, WA and her pride and joy, two granddaughters Chelsea and Sara Durell.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends who were all touched by her beautiful and generous soul.

Gail enjoyed taking care of, feeding and making everyone laugh.

She also loved to garden, camp, yard sale and was known to “take a gamble” every once in awhile.

She will be greatly missed.

We will celebrate her life on February 9th, 2013 at 2pm.

Inquiries, please call Jennifer at (808) 551-9425

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