Passed away at the age
of 84 on October 29th, 2010. Eleanor was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on January 31st, 1926, moving to Spokane when she was nine years old. She attended Sheridan Elementary, Libby Junior High and Lewis and Clark High School. She attended Kinman Business College and worked at Pacific Northwest Bell for ten years. She started dating Irv Marcus in 1946 and married him on October 9th, 1948. They just celebrated 62 years of marriage and were extremely devoted to one another. Our mother was always involved in our lives. She was a Room Volunteer at McDonald Elementary School, Girl Scout Leader, Lady Lion Member, Avon Lady and a gifted water color artist and past president of the Spokane Watercolor Society. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church for many years. Eleanor was known for her wonderful sense of humor and laugh, which was contagious. She was extremely close to her two daughters, Mindy Whitcher and Julie Steffan and loved her sons-in-law, Rock Whitcher and Mark Steffan. Eleanor loved her grandchildren-Drew (Briana) Whitcher, Ariane (Wes) Stumbaugh, Dusty Steffan, Tanner Steffan and Sydney Steffan. She played a very important part in their lives and attended baseball games, cross country track meets, concerts, ballet recitals, high school graduations and the wedding of her first grandson Drew to Briana. Our mother was devoted to her family and friends and fought a brave and courageous fight against Parkinson's disease for many years. We are blessed to have had her in our lives and know that she is now at peace. Our lives were enriched by her love and our hearts are full of wonderful memories. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Evergreen Fountains, 1201 N. Evergreen Road, Spokane, WA 99216.
