BIBB, Mary C. 

Mary went home to be with our Lord on September 27,
2007 after a lengthy illness. She was born on a
homestead near Golva, North Dakota to Leo and
Josephine (Rising) Kremers on June 6, 1923. She often
told stories of walking many miles to the one-room
schoolhouse, leading her younger brothers and sister
through all kinds of weather. As a girl, "Mamie" was
known for her lanky athleticism and reportedly even
out-ran the boys. She graduated from Golva High
School, married, and raised three children. She worked
for the Ursuline Convent and School in Moscow, Idaho
for six years, cooking for large groups from dawn to
dusk. Upon moving to Spokane, WA, she worked at Sacred
Heart Medical Center where she received the
Housekeeper of the Year award. She retired in 1992
after 30 years of service. Throughout her life, she
has also volunteered generously with many local
organizations, including Legion of Mary and various
Catholic Charity activities, Immaculate Heart Retreat
Center, Morning Star Boys Ranch, and her weekly
quilting group where she helped turn scraps of cloth
into free quilts for charities for years. She was a
member of Sacred Heart Parish for 45 years. Mary was a
woman of peace, simplicity, and faith who was deeply
devoted to her family. We will love you and miss you
forever, dear Momma/Yammie/Gramma. She is survived by
her son, David Bibb of Oahu HI; daughter Dianne (and
Carl) Shaw of Spokane; daughter Beverly (and Bruce)
Blott of Spokane; sister Leona (and Walt) Krueger of
Longmont CO; brother Robert (and MayLou) Kremers of
Lincoln NE; brother James (and Elaine) Kremers of
Golva ND; sister-in-lawDelores Kremers of Beach, ND
and deceased brother Fred Kremers. Her grandchildren
are Dawn (and Steve) Tensley of Spokane, Daria (and
John) Kelty of Bronxville, NY, James Stewart of
Spokane,Kathryn (and Steve) Sander of Spokane, Cara
Stewart of Kent WA, Shannon Blott of Seattle, Brooks
Stewart (deceased), David Stewart of Spokane,Julian
Stewart of Spokane; and step-grandsons Carl Jr, Joshua
and Alex Shaw. She is also survived by 15
great-grandchildren and numerous neices, nephews, and
cousins across the U.S. The family is grateful to
Sacred Heart Medical Center, and to Hospice of
Spokane, Dr. Rhonda Beckner and Dr. Jeffrey Bunn for
their compassionate care. TheFuneral Mass is scheduled
for Tuesday, October 2 at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart
Church on Ninth and Rockwood in Spokane, followed by a
reception in the Parish Center. Memorials can be made
to any charitable organization named above in lieu of
flowers. SPOKANE CREMATION & BURIAL SERVICE, 2832 N.
RUBY, SPOKANE, WA. 

Sep 30. 2007
Spokesman-Review