Obituary: Forkner, Audrey R. (Oiland)

Age 78

Sun., June 8, 2014

FORKNER, Audrey R. (Oiland) (Age 78) Passed away peacefully June 4, 2014, at her home in Spokane, WA.

Born to Ole and Gertrude Oiland in Spokane.

She will be missed by friends and family including James M. Forkner, husband of 61 years; sister, Doris Mize; brother-in-law, Wil Lenke, and brother-in-law, Bob and Connie Forkner; children, Joe and Michele Forkner, Don and Cindy Forkner, MaryLue Forkner, Kathy and Ray Leaver and Roger and Janet Forkner; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Remembering Mom: “Mountain Dew, cinnamon rolls, Days of our Lives, Christmas mornings, naps, Hot Wheels, gas money, Skin-so-Soft, The Sound of Music, teddy bears, homemade slip n slide, 1000 piece puzzles, adventurous trip to California, Sunday dinners, Wheel of Fortune on the PC and unwavering love and support.

Thank you Grandma” Memorial Service to be held June 14, 2014, 3:00PM at Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden St, Spokane, WA 99208.

Donations can be made to The Union Gospel Mission or Salvation Army.

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