Obituary: Boe, Lavaune Joy (Staley)

Age 59

Sun., May 24, 2015

BOE, LaVaune Joy (Staley) LaVaune was born August 1, 1955 in Spokane, WA and passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, on May 7th, 2015 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

LaVaune is survived by her loving husband Gary, her devoted sons Kevin (Michelle) Carbury, John (Linda) Carbury, Matthew Boe and nine grandchildren.

A Celebration of LaVaune’s Life will be held from 12 noon to 5 PM on May 30, 2015 at the Tri-Community Grange Hall located on Starr Road 1 block north of Trent Avenue (Hwy 290), Newman Lake, WA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in LaVaune’s name to the charity of your choice.

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