Marilyn Claire Webber, 89

Marilyn Claire Webber passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born in Kalispell, the only child of Lucien Henry Schimpf and Gladys Claire (Stowell) Schimpf. Her early childhood years were spent in Somers, where she lived until the eighth grade. In 1949, her family moved to Winchester, Idaho, where she spent her high school years, graduating in 1953.

After high school, Marilyn moved to Spokane, Washington, and attended Whitworth College and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated with her nursing diploma in 1957 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Whitworth in 1958.

Over the years her nursing career led her to spend time at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, Gritman Memorial Hospital, Moscow, Idaho, Coulee Community Hospital in Grand Coulee, Washington and finally Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, Washington.

In 1957, Marilyn married Lyle Gilbert Webber in Winchester, Idaho. They spent a brief time in Tacoma, then in Moscow where daughter Laura and sons Jay and Jon were born. In 1964, the family moved to Coulee City, Washington and then in 1986 Marilyn and Lyle moved to Spokane, Washington to retire.

Marilyn was a shining example of what it means to live the Christian faith. She was a member of Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church and participated in Women's Bible Study groups there. She also enjoyed belonging to the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing alumni organization. Marilyn was a caregiver by nature, always putting others before herself. In addition, she was an avid sports fan, taking particular interest in Whitworth University basketball and football as well as Gonzaga University men's and women's basketball.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Webber; and her parents, Lucien Schimpf and Gladys (Stowell) Schimpf.  

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Howe (David); sons, Jay (Jeanine) and Jon (Angie); grandchildren, Nathan Webber, Nichole Webber, Jessica Ansett, Jenna Webber, Patrick Howe, Brooke Morse, Lindsay Hintz, and Mark Webber; and seven great-grandchildren.

There will be no formal service at her request. Respects can be paid at graveside at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 West Wellesley Ave., Spokane, Washington. Donations can be made in Marilyn's name to Union Gospel Mission at the website https://www.uniongospelmission.org/donate.