REMINGTON, Genevieve Harriet (Age 93) Was born on a farm outside Ryder, North Dakota, in 1921.

Her mother and father Gilbert and Hannah Garnas were first generation immigrants from Norway.

She grew up during the Great Depression and with her four brothers helped support the family.

She graduated from Makoti (North Dakota) High School in 1939.

After high school, she moved to Minneapolis where she worked as a secretary.

There she met Jim Remington where he worked for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.

He was transferred to Spokane in 1939.

Genevieve came to Spokane later in the year and lived in a boarding house while Jim traveled for work.

They were later married in Boston on New Year’s Eve 1942.

They called Spokane home for most of their married life where they raised three boys.

Genevieve was widowed in 1972.

She worked as a secretary for Exchange Lumber, and for a short time at Spokane Falls Community College.

She was also an Avon sales representative for close to 30 years.

Genevieve loved gardening, ceramics, cooking and sewing.

She found her greatest joy in her family, her faith and in her many friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband James, son Steven James, and brothers Lyle, Lynn, Garnet and Eldor Garnas.

She is survived sons Paul G. Remington (Michelle) of Spokane Valley, John F. Remington (Cheryl) of Spokane, grandchildren Michael Remington, Nicole Domit, Danielle Avey, Cam Remington, and James Remington.

Great-grandchildren are Grayson and Decklyn Domit.

She has numerous nieces and nephews.

A rosary service will be held Thursday, April 16, 7pm, at Hennessey Funeral Home, 2203 N. Division, Spokane.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 17, 10am, at St. Charles Catholic Parish, 4515 N. Alberta, Spokane.

A reception will immediately follow at the parish hall.

Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery following the reception.

Online condolences may be expressed at hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.