Obituary: Soule, Valerie

Age 59

Wed., Dec. 17, 2014

SOULE, Valerie (Age 59) Valerie Ruth Soule, of Spokane Washington went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 9th, 2014.

Born April 16th, 1955 in Spokane Washington, she was the daughter of Dale and Esther Burdick, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Lyle Thomas Soule; four children from previous marriages: son Gregory Maddy, and daughters Teri Jean Maddy, Seleana Newman, and LaRae Newman Bartz, stepson Christopher Soule; grandchildren: Craig Maddy, Anastasia Maddy, Jeremy Maddy, Emily Nguyen, Michal Maddy, Ethan Newman, and Blade Adams; sisters: Estelle Tieman, Sonja McKean, Dawn Halsey, and brothers: William Burdick and Dale Burdick; cousin Deanna Gardner; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a talented musician and lover of the simple things in life.

Her life was best spent in the company of her husband whom she loved deeply.

She loved her family dearly and saw the best in everyone.

Services will be held at the Calvary Chapel, 511 W. Hastings Rd., Spokane, WA 99218 on Saturday, December 20th 1 PM.

She walks in Heaven with all those who loved her, that are waiting for her there.

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