Obituary: Vannatter, Scott Lavern

Sun., May 25, 2014

VANNATTER, “Scott” LaVern “Scott” LaVern Vannatter of Newman Lake, WA, passed April 11, 2014.

There will be a memorial gathering at Mission Park between Pines and Bowdish on June 1, from 2-4 p.m.

Please bring a dessert or a side dish.

He is survived by his mom, Bonnie Vannatter; sister, Amber Holm; adopted brother, Mike Grzechowiak; two stepsisters, Gayla and Brenda.

He was preceded in death by brother, Arnie Vannatter.

Scott wished to thank Aunt Dori Blood of St. Maries, Lee and Sue Verment, Roger and Cheryl Holthaus, Linda and Bob Sprague, and Liberty Lake Albertsons Pharmacy.

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