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Marian Louise La Bute-Stone, 81

Marian Louise (nee Barber) La Bute-Stone passed away peacefully at Spokane Hospice as a result of complications following a fall at home and other existing medical factors. Born on May 13, 1935, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Marian was 81 years old, just two days shy of her 82nd birthday.

Marian was a reserved but happy person who loved her books, classic movies and current magazines. She had a career as a PBX operator, first at Password, Spokane Valley, then at Valley Hospital until her retirement.

Marian is survived by her present husband, Alan Stone; sons Richard Neil La Bute Jr. and Neil Norman La Bute; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard La Bute; father Harold Barber; mother Vera (nee Ives) Barber; brothers Vernon and Don; sister Rosie; and aunts and uncles.

A memorial of remembrance shall take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the Pines Mausoleum Chapel, 12116th E. 16th Ave., Spokane Valley, Wash. All friends of Marian are welcome.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made in Marian’s name to: Wings of Mercy MN, P.O. Box 1921, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Wings of Mercy is an all-volunteer air ambulance organization serving the Upper Midwest. Wings of Mercy is a recognized, nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Community Cremation & Funeral, Spokane Valley, is in charge of arrangements. Please visit Marian’s online memorial at www.communitycremationandfuneral.com.