May 21, 1952 - October 15, 2012
Peggy "Kris" Kristine Binder Obituary
(Age 60)
Kris passed away Monday, October 15 in Tacoma, WA on vacation after
suffering a stroke. She was born May 21, 1952 to Bernie and Doris Gormley.
She was born and raised in Spokane, graduating from Rogers High School in
1970. Kris began working at Northern Quest Casino the day they opened as a
waitress in the buffet. She was employee of the month in 2006. Kris was
also a member of the Washington State Home and Community Educators, and was
on the way to the State Convention at the time of her stroke. She was
traveling with two of her sisters and another member. Kris is preceded in
death by her parents. She is survived by her four siblings: Bev Hamilton,
Bobbie (Terry) Lund, John (Joe) Gormley and Billie Goodno: two stepchildren
Rick Binder and Brandy Binder; five step-grandchildren Jaden, Chase, Dawson
and Courtney Binder and Christopher Finch; one step great grandson Kennyn
Finch; two nieces Sandy Saty and Janice (Reggie) Chambers: six nephews
David (Yvonne) Van Gelder, Steve (Sis) Meckel, Thomas Eirls, John (Lori)
Eirls, Sean (Marian) Hamilton, and Thomas "Jeff" (Phillis) Dickenson along
with several great-nieces and nephews. Kris is also survived by numerous
friends from Northern Quest Casino, both customers and colleagues. Many
friends from the Vintage where she resided and from the WSHCE association
she belonged to. Kris was a natural care giver and helped anyone she could.
Her last evaluation remarked "Kris has multiple comment cards from customers
saying how wonderful she is. She is pleasant, professional and makes sure
people get what they need." Her family would like to give a special thank
you to the doctors and nurses in the Neuro ICU at St. Joseph's Hospital in
Tacoma. A Memorial Service will be held at the Northern Quest Casino on
Thursday, October 25 at 2:00 in the Kalispell Ballroom in the Hotel.
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