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Obituary: Nelson, Kathleen Marie (Pirello) (Ruggles)

Age 64

NELSON, Kathleen M. (Pirello) Ruggles Kathleen Marie Pirello Ruggles Nelson, age 64, of Renton, WA, passed away February 2, 2014.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 11th at 11:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, S. 304 Adams Rd, Spokane, WA 99216.

Flowers may be sent to the church.

Kathy was born on June 27, 1949 to Andrew and Angeline Pirello.

She was born and raised in Spokane, WA., and lived in both the Spokane and Seattle areas.

Kathy was an amazing woman, mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, wife and friend to so many people.

As the center of her family, Kathy brought everybody together.

She was an incredible cook, full of spunk and life.

She had a very kind and gentle spirit and touched everyone she met with her warmth and loving ways.

Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Andy Pirello; and husband, Les Ruggles.

Kathy is survived by her mother, Angie Pirello; her brothers, Carmen and Joseph Pirello; her husband, Steve Nelson; her children and stepchildren, Jacque, Andy, Kristle, Angela, Mike, Chris and Stephanie; and her eleven grandchildren, Zak, Cody, Nathan, Savannah, Gwynne, Julian, Adrian, Natasha, Seth, Hana and Bryce.

As well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.