Robert Vincent's Memories of Aunt Marge

 

Aunt Marge was one of the most intelligent people I have ever known. She lived with her family in Spokane, Washington and we lived in Burbank, but we enjoyed visits when she and Uncle Jim would come to California to visit her mother, Flossie.

 

She loved reading and learning. Genealogy was one of her passions. My genealogical studies have been based on her work and the use of the Internet. Aunt Marge did her genealogical research by reading primary sources and visiting family historical sites. I will forever be grateful for her research and writing that will provide generations to come authentic information about our family ancestors.

 

Marge and Jim traveled the world after he retired from Washington Water Power Company. Prior to their adventures, Uncle Jim and Aunt Marge spent months reading and studying about the locations they would visit. They truly became experts about the places they visited.

 

Marge’s husband, Jim Coombs 1918 - 2009, worked his way up through the ranks to become Vice-President of Finance for the Washington Water Power Company in Spokane Washington. Jim Served the Washington Water Power Company with distinction for 43 years.

 

Marge loved family reunions with her brothers and their wives; Frank & Lillie, Herb & Velma, and Darryl & Kathy. Later in life, their family reunions took them all over the United States.

 

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was survived by; sons: David (Jan) Coombs of Denver, Colorado, Roger (Kathy) of Spokane Valley, Washington; grandchildren: Julie Luebucke, Kristin Gockley, Lisa Lord, Jessica Seefeldt; eight great-grandchildren; and friend, Arthur (Sharon) Gurtel. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, daughter, Susan, and granddaughter, Carol.

 

Marge was a woman of great faith and a dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and held numerous other high level positions.

 

Marge and Jim lived their final years at Riverview Retirement Community Chapel, 1801 E. Upriver Dr., Spokane, Washington. They appreciated the excellent compassionate care they received at Riverview Care Center.