Obituary: Hedemark, Blanche Rose

Sun., Nov. 29, 2015

HEDEMARK, Blanche Rose We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.

Blanche Rose Hedemark passed into the loving arms of our Lord on November 19, 2015 with her family beside her holding her hand.

She was born in Moore, MT on July 12, 1928 and was 87 years old.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Peter J. Hedemark, daughters Nancy (Jeff) Upham, Mary Jane (Brian) Williams, Molly McLaughlin and her grandchildren Justin (Holly) Williams, Jeremy Williams, Jacob Williams, Sarah Upham, Spencer Upham and Marley McLaughlin, along with numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Blanche Webster as well as her five brothers and three sisters.

She loved unconditionally and in turn was loved by everyone.

She never met a stranger and kept us laughing until the end.

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Dr. Parisot and Hospice of Spokane for taking such wonderful care of our wife, mother and grandmother.

At her request, there will be no service but a celebration of her life in July 2016.

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