No headline

Cleo Fay Frances Stach

Cleo Fay Frances Stach left this world on the wings of an angel to be reunited with her husband, Wally, in his heavenly home. She was the oldest daughter born to Andrew and Gertrude Bertalan, entering this world on Sept. 6, 1933, in Burlington, Wash. She attended Hamilton grade school and graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1952.

In 1953 she married Wally Stach, and after 54 years of marriage, he departed for his heavenly home in 2007. They made their home in Snohomish for 46 years, moving to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1999. They loved their years in Idaho: camping, fishing and seeing the abundant wildlife. Their favorite camping spot was up the North Fork, with their many dear friends. Spending time at Stribling Farm was very special indeed. Cleo was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Snohomish before transferring to Christ the King in Coeur d’Alene.

She is survived by her sons, Russell and David Stach, whom she loved dearly; daughter-in-law, Lori Stach; daughters, Jean Rude (Dennis) and Sandi Stark Austin; grandchildren, Rusty (friend Lanette), Nicholas (Stephanie), Lora (Jason), Lance and Mac; and the most precious great-grandchildren; her beloved sister, Elaine Davis; nieces, Tammy and Debbie; nephew, Mitch; many other nieces and nephews and sister-in-law, Wanda Stach (friend Don Frank).

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Christ the King Church in Coeur d’Alene, with a reception to follow. On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 there will be a committal service at Zion Lutheran Cemetery for family only. Service will follow at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with a reception in the Parish Hall.

Memorials may be made to North Idaho Hospice, Hospice of Snohomish County or Zion Memorial Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene. Please visit www.englishfuneralchapel.com to see Cleo’s online memorial.

May God guide you all safely as you travel your earthly home. Go in Peace. The many lives she touched, guided and fed cookies to is irreplaceable.