Obituary: Deleon, Sharon L.

Fri., March 20, 2015

DeLEON, Sharon L. Lifelong resident of Spokane, Sharon attended John R. Rogers High School.

She was the owner of Copper Penny Cafe’ in Downtown Spokane for 15 years, and was also employed by Woolworth Inc. and Spokane Public Schools.

Sharon is survived by Jimmy DeLeon, spouse of 56 years; children, Cindy and Steve Blair, and Jay and Pam DeLeon; grandchildren, Jordan DeLeon, Spencer Blair, Mishayla Blair, and Giovanni DeLeon.

She was preceded in death by son, Loren DeLeon.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and on Monday, March 23rd from 9:00am to 1:00pm at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION SPOKANE, WA.

Funeral service will begin at 1:30pm on Monday, March 23, 2015 in the chapel at Riplinger Funeral Home followed by interment at Fairmount Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www.riplingerfuneralhome.com

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