Obituary: Poffenroth, Persha

Sun., Feb. 15, 2015

POFFENROTH “Persha” (Age 92) Persha was born on June 14, 1922, in Sandpoint, ID, to Clarence and Isabelle Robar, and passed away January 24, 2015.

Persha had a love of music and loved to dance.

She played five instruments and always dreamed of being in an all-girl band.

She was a dog lover and one could always be found at her feet.

Persha had a successful career in real estate for 20+ years in the Spokane area, where she resided most of her life.

During the last seven years of her life she lived in Sacramento, with her granddaughter.

Persha is survived by her grandchildren, Stacy Campbell (Jameson), Sacramento, CA, Chris Jameson, Spokane, WA, Paula Jameson, Long Beach, CA; step-daughter, Marcine Christner, Port Ludlow, WA, grandson, Todd Christner Livermore, CA, five great-grandchildren, Patrick, Hannah, Jillian, Michael and Sean, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Marsha Cooney (Ballinger), and spouse, Leon Poffenroth.

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