Obituary: Burns, Marguerite W.

Age 89

Sun., May 1, 2016

BURNS, Marguerite W.
October 24, 1926-
April 24, 2016

Marguerite was born in Spokane, Washington to William and Margaret Wyman.

She is now resting in the loving arms of the Lord.

Marguerite attended Mary Cliff Catholic School and graduated from Rogers High school, in March of 1953.

Marguerite married the love of her life James W. Burns and they called Spokane their home.

Marguerite raised (all) her children on Woodside Avenue and was a motherly figure to the neighborhood children as well as all of her grandchildren.

Her hobbies included bowling, making beautiful unique birthday cakes, playing pinochle, watching the Mariners play, having fun at the horse races, casino and mostly enjoyed coffee with her lifelong friends Irene and Erna.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her loving husband, James; her sons, Larry, Richard and Brother William (Sylvia).

She is survived by her sisters, Betty Gibson (Don), Rose Solverson (Gary); and her children, Bill Phillips (Sandy), Emilene Beagles (Gary), Tom, George (Denise), Doug (Mary Ann), Paul (Barb), Patrick; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Willow Grove for all of the care and kindness they showed our mother these last few years.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 4th from 12pm to 4 pm at Ball and Dodd.

Services will be held Thursday May 5th at 10:00 am at Ball and Dodd with graveside service immediately following.

A reception will follow for anyone that would like to share memories of Marguerite.

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