LaVelle Kathleen Ritterspacher
August 12, 1910 - July 2, 2005
Obituary
LaVelle K. Ritterspacher, age 94 passed away peacefully on July 2, 2005 in Des Moines, WA. She was born in Baker, OR. August 12, 1910. LaVelle was the last survivor of twelve children. She is survived by her son, Thomas Ritterspacher Jo; two daughters, Pache Ritterspacher and Phyllis Richardson David; four grandchildren, Travis Ritterspacher, Trelane Clark, Ryan Richardson and Carlye Tercero; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. LaVelle was preceded in death by her husband Phil in 1984. Originally from Portland, OR, she spent from 1953 through 1984 in Pasco, WA where she spent many hours playing bridge with “The Brown Bags”. She then lived the remainder of her life in Des Moines, WA. LaVelle was very committed to her family and was a devoted, loving wife and mother. Committal Services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787.
Pache:
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Hope you are doing okay after losing your mother. My mother is 84 and I would love it if she could have such a long life. Would love to hear from you and how you are doing. Please e-mail me if possible.
Marcia
Phyllis and Pachee, We wanted to express our condolences to you both and let you know we have fond memories of days long ago when we were neighbors. Sincerely, Susan and Jamelyn
My mother, Clois, and I offer our deepest sympathies on Mrs. Ritterspacher’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
I remember the “Brown Bags” very well, as well as the telephone party line we shared years ago – fond memories abound.
Deepest sympathies to the family. Memories of our wonderful mothers will always be with us.
We decided to make a donation to our local Hospice House in memory of your Mother, LaVelle. We hope that you are comforted to know that this gift is helping others to recieve care and comfort. With our sympathy, Joe & Elsie Pickett