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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Ruple, Joy D.

Age 83

RUPLE, Joy D. (Age 83) Was born August 6, 1931 in Spokane, and passed away October 23, 2014 in Spokane.

She is survived by her daughter Mary (Ken) Lutz of Wenatchee, Wash-ington; brothers: Larry (Irene) Weir, Mike (Sharon) Weir, Ralph Weir; sisters: Mary Ann (Rick) Scott and Judy (Al) Lennemanan; grandchildren: Shannon (Skylar) Bryant, and Ryan; great-grandchildren: Shelby, Kyrstin and Khloe Joy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Ralph Weir and son David Ruple.

Joy enjoyed traveling around the world while she was a travel agent.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was always on the go.

If Joy wasn’t home, she was with her best friends playing bridge, or gardening.

Joy lived a fulfilling life with many accomplishments and will be missed immensely.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church, 3624 W. Indian Trail Road, on Wednesday, October 29th at 1:00 pm.

Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s.

Joy died of a short bout with acute Leukemia.