May 09, 1925 - August 07, 2009
Mildred "Millie" L. Newkirk Obituary
(Age 84)
Born May 9, 1925 near Lewellen, NE to Harry and May (Williams) Newkirk and passed away August 7, 2009. She graduated Valedictorian of the class of 1943 at Vale, OR. During her senior year of high school she worked as a teller for Malheur Bank and learned to detect forged checks. She came to Spokane to attend Kinman Business University and later correspondence school to train as a business accountant. She worked for Hofius & Ferris Co., then Byrne-Ferris Co. and then for Byrne Machinery Caterpillar Equipment for over 40 years. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as her garden. She is survived by a brother Glenn Newkirk of Meridian, ID; 15 nieces and nephews; numerous grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Violet and four brothers Howard, Vern, Ivan and Milton. Viewing and Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12th from 10:00am-5:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral Services 11:00am Thursday August 13, 2009 at Sunset Chapel, Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence VNA, 3901 E. Main Spokane 99202 or Corbin Senior Center 827 W. Cleveland Spokane 99205
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