ZALUDEK, Clara Nadine (Age 79)

Entered into rest January 27, 2006 to be with her
Heavenly Father. She was born March 30, 1926 in Kansas
City, MO, to Jacob and Sylvia Esterline. Nadine was
raised in Oklahoma City, OK. She was an avid sports
enthusiast and played on the
Women's World Series Softball Team. Nadine met and
married her husband, Jake Zaludek, while serving as a
First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in Anchorage,
AK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake.
Upon Jake's retirement from the U.S. Air Force, they
moved to Spokane where they spent their golden years.
Naje was a beloved friend to Ken and Bernadine
Tschetter and their seven daughters. She had a special
place in her heart for all of her friends and golfing
"buddies." Nadine was an extraordinary lady and will
be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by
nieces and nephews in New York, Oklahoma, Oregon and
Texas. Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital
for Children, 911 W. 5th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204. At
Nadine's request, there will be no services.

Feb 12, 2006
Spokesman-Review