Obituary: Sherman, Irma Dorothy (Livingston)
Age 85
Irma Dorothy Livingston, RN
(85 Years of Life)
Passed away peacefully on the morning of October 31, 2014, at the age of 85, while residing in Kennewick, WA.
She was born April 11, 1929 on the family farm in Vallonia Springs (Afton), New York, the seventh child of Austin Livingston and Norma Pulis.
Irma married her first love, Manville (John) Sherman, on March 4, 1950 in Hancock, NY.
They lived in various places in New York State, North Carolina, and then finally settled in Missoula, Montana.
John and Irma had eight children during their 20 years of marriage.
They parted ways in 1970.
Irma is survived by her eight children: James, Joan, Joyce Marshall, Joe, John, June Robinson, Jerry, and Jesse; by grandchildren Blair and Blake Sherman (Jim); Jason and Kendra Marshall; Valerie Sherman Bigler (Joe), Brian, Matthew, and Michael John Paul Collins-Sherman (Joe); John Sherman III; Nicole Robinson and Regina Robinson Ahl; Amber and Amanda Sherman (Jerry); Jeremy and Jessica Sherman (Jesse); and nine great-grandchildren; cousin Shirley Morley Woodruff and others; sister-in-law, Rose Smith Livingston; and numerous nieces, nephews and distant cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her eight siblings: Kenneth (1), Margaret, Kenneth (2), Betty, Dorothy, (un-named son), Alta, and Robert.
Irma worked as a Registered Nurse for 52 years.
The photo [left] was taken in 1950 for her graduation from nursing school in Binghamton, NY.
She was employed at various hospitals in New York State, Missoula, MT (1959 to 1980), Spokane, WA (1980 to 1982), Saudi Arabia (1982 to 1984) and then Madigan Hospital at Fort Lewis, WA until she retired in 1996.
After retiring, she moved to Loon Lake, WA where she resided for 12 years.
She continued to work part-time until she was in her early 70’s and no longer able.
Irma eventually moved into assisted living and resided at A Better View Adult Family Home in Suncrest, WA for six years.
She moved to Kennewick, WA on October 3rd to be closer to family and then passed away on October 31st from natural causes.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
While living in Loon Lake, Irma met Paul Schaffner, of Ford, WA, who became her best friend and soul mate.
Paul looked after Irma when she lived in Loon Lake and continued to be her companion when she transitioned into assisted living.
Paul preceded Irma in death as he passed in November 2012.
Irma will be buried next to Paul in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Ford, WA.
Irma enjoyed traveling and had the pleasure of visiting several European countries with her son, Jesse, while working abroad as a nurse in Saudi Arabia.
Irma was a talented self-taught pianist and could also play an accordion.
She enjoyed singing, dancing, reading, embroidery, ceramics, and swimming.
Her favorite vacation spot in Montana was Lolo Hot Springs.
She also loved listening to Lawrence Welk shows and classical music.
To celebrate Irma’s life, services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Lauer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main Street, Deer Park, WA 99006.
Pastor Sonny Clemmer of Springdale, WA will be officiating.
A reception will follow burial at 1:30 pm, at Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley, WA.
LAUER FUNERAL HOME in Deer Park, Washington