February 10, 1938 - May 04, 2009
Maurita "Rita" (Evans) Buchanan Obituary
Passed away May 4, 2009, with her family at her side. Born February 10, 1938, died May 4, 2009 of complications from diabetes.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Jim; daughter Katherine (Spokane); son Craig and daughter-in-law Rachelle (Spokane); brother Ed (Bud) Evans and his wife Beverly (So. Lake Tahoe, CA); nephew Ed Evans and niece Clarissa Evans (So Lake Tahoe, CA); cousins Dale and Corrine Chasse (Spokane) and Mike and Margaret Chasse (Lafayette, OR); numerous cousins. Rita was preceded in death by her son Curtis in 2005.
She attended St. Joseph's grade school and graduated from Marycliff High School in 1955. She was employed as a legal secretary for various attorneys in Spokane.
Holiday and birthday celebrations were top priority for Rita. Her family and special friends loved her beautiful table and her wonderful cooking. Rita spent many happy years first at Pend Oreille Lake with her family, then 18 plus years at Priest Lake, ID. She was loyal and devoted to her many friends. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts.
The family would like to thank the supportive staff at DSI Renal Center, Dr. Chow, and the wonderful nurses, doctors and aides in the CICU Dept and 11th floor of Deaconess Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to: American Diabetes Assn., 801 W. 5th Ave. #319, Spokane WA, 99204.
Arrangements have been entrusted to: Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane WA. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 11th, 2009.
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