Belle L. Muntifering

November 10, 1917 - October 12, 2009

Belle L. Muntifering Obituary (Age 91) Belle, beloved by all who knew her, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 12, 2009. Belle was born on November 10, 1917 in Redford, Texas. She was a beauty, right from the start. After graduating from high school she moved to Hollywood, California, seeking a career in film. She met her first husband, John B. Grainger and their son, Richard was born on March 15, 1943. She was divorced and a few years later met her lifelong love, Jean H. Muntifering. They had two sons together, Russell Brian Muntifering and Randy Bruce Muntifering, as well as Jean?s son, Jean (Monty) Muntifering, Jr. Jean and Belle were entrepreneurs, who owned and operated numerous family businesses over the years. When they moved to Incline Village, Nevada, along the shores of Lake Tahoe, they worked in the Casino industry. In later years, they moved to Auburn, Alabama. Wherever Belle went, she was ?The Belle of the Ball?. Her radiant beauty and inner charm could light up any room. Belle was a deeply spiritual woman who was devoted to her family. Her name will be blessed by many generations to come. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean. Surviving family includes, Richard and Catherine Grainger, Russell and Jenny Muntifering, Randy Muntifering, Monty and Ann Muntifering, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; her brother Manny Lerma and sisters Mary Lou Lerma Garza, Faye Lerma Moore and Lorraine Lerma Parrish. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Spokane, WA on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10 a.m.