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March 5, 1935 • June 26, 2022
Lois Marilyn (Aeschliman) Morasch, 87, entered into rest June 26, 2022, in Spokane.
She was born March 5 , 1935, to Sam and Julia Aeschliman at Colfax, Wash., raised on a farm, and graduated from Colfax High School in 1953 as Valedictorian of her class.
She came to Spokane in the fall of 1953, attended Kinman Business University and Kelsey-Baird Secretarial School. Lois married Airman 2nd Class Gerald Henry Morasch on June 20, 1954, at Onecho Bible Church, south of Colfax.
They made their home in Spokane and had three children. He preceded her in death in June of 2000 after 46 years of marriage.
Lois was a secretary for World Book Encyclopedia for 21 years and a substitute secretary for School District No. 81 for 10 years.
She was a member of Fourth Memorial Church since 1969, where her love of music allowed her to sing and play the keyboard in the choir for many years. For several years, she help edwith the CD Ministry Sunday mornings and was a caller for the Young at Heart. She loved watching the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Julie Aeschliman; and brother, Kenneth Aeschliman.
She is survived son, David (Linda) Morasch; two daughters, Diane (Randy) Barkley and Denise (Thomas) Stephens, all of Spokane, six grand children; two great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Aeschliman of Colfax, Wash .; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration or Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fourth Memorial Church, 2000 N. Standard, Spokane,Wash. 99204.
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