November 14, 1929 - March 11, 2019
Genevieve Ellen Voss Obituary Genevieve was born November 14, 1929, in Oaksdale, WA to Ira and Emma (Kleinkuecht) Bennett and sister Jeanetta. She passed away March 11, 2019 Genevieve began her education at Pleasant Hill Country School and graduated from Oaksdale High School in 1947 and Washington State university in 1951 with a BA degree in Secretarial Studies and Education She taught Commercial subjects at Colville High School for 1 year then the remainder of her career worked as a Administrative Assistant for Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, General Telephone Co. of the Northwest in Spokane, Pacific Northwest Bell in Seattle and Southwest Bell in Stockton, CA. She returned to Spokane in 1961 and worked for Kelly Girls for 1 year and then was employed by the City of Spokane Parks Dept. for 28 years until retiring in 1991. She married Jack Chamberlain in 1955 and they later divorced. In 1972, she married James Voss. He died in 2003 after 31 years of marriage. She is survived by her 1 son, Rick Chamberlain, of Spirit Lake, ID, 1 sister Jeanetta (Bennett) of Spokane, 3 grandchildren, Terra Schneider of Pine City, MN, Justin Chamberlain of Hampton, MN and Benjamin Chamberlain of Spirit Lake, ID. Also 6 great grandchildren, 1 niece Sherri Jarvis-Lowe, Robert Jarvis of Phillipsburg, MT and Randy Jarvis of Spokane and a number of cousins. Genevieve was a former member of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, a member of the Sons of Norway lodge, and Corbin Senior Activity Center. Visitation for Genevieve will be held Friday March 22 from 11:00 AM to 5:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at March 23 1:30 PM at Sunset Chapel 5200 West Wellesley Ave Spokane, WA followed by a graveside service at Fairmount Memorial Park. Donations in memory of Genevieve may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, Spokane Food Bank or a charity of your choice. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Genevieve, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events MAR 11
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