Minnie Arnold

Minnie M. Arnold, 76, passed away March 18, 2006, in Nine Mile Falls, Wash.

She was born July 1929, in Whitefish, the daughter of Ross and Alice (Stocking) Donohoe.

Minnie grew up and graduated from Whitefish High School. She met her future husband, Roy Arnold, after he returned from World War II. Minnie's activities included volunteering at Holy Family Hospital as a patient advocate, leading the Arnold clan in family songs as an accomplished pianist, and orchestrating a safe, loving home. Her skills from nursing school helped with keeping her nine children healthy.

Minnie was always concerned for others more than her self, a true testament to her faith.

Minnie Mae was loved deeply by her husband, family and friends. "The chain is broken, but will be linked again when we are reunited with her and Roy." As a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a true leader of the Arnold clan.

Minnie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Roy Arnold, in August 2005.

She is survived by children Matt Arnold and Lenya Treewater, of Seattle, Mark and Robin Arnold, John and Stephanie Arnold, Cathy and Mike Sacco, Joe Arnold, Beth and Jim Brasch, Tom and Kathleen Arnold, and Bill and Diana Arnold, all of Spokane, and Peggy and Scott Spiegelberg, of Corvalls, Ore.; 28 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Vigil services and Mass of Christian burial took place March 25, 2006, at Virgin Mary Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane WA 99210-2215; or Gonzaga Prep New Chapel Fund, 1224 East Euclid, Spokane WA 99207.