Sylvia Bronson

Sylvia Krona Bronson, 73, “released her earthly ties” on Dec. 30, 2008, “and entered the arms of Jesus.”

Sylvia was born in Kalispell on Oct. 3, 1935, and spent her childhood between Troy and Great Falls until her father was promoted to road master with the Great Northern Railroad in Whitefish, where Sylvia attended and graduated from high school.

She fell in love with her husband Lee Bronson in 1952, when Lee found the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. They were married on July 8, 1956.

Sylvia and Lee moved to Spokane in 1964, where Sylvia worked for the Spokane School District as a special education secretary for 22 years.

She and Lee shared 52-plus joyous and loving years at each other’s side, including Sylvia’s stay at St. Joseph Care Center.

Sylvia’s entire family would like to express their deep appreciation to the entire staff at St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane for their loving kindness and gentle care they provided to Sylvia over the last four months.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her mother Edna Krona, father Ralph Krona and brother-in-law Chuck Bronson.

Sylvia is survived by her ever-loving husband Lee; sister Debra Burke; brother Ed Krona; daughter Denise; sons Randy and Tyler; son-in-law Ryan; daughter-in-law Lori; longtime friend and sister-in-law Bobette Tuchek; and grandchildren Carly, Kayla and Krista Bronson, and Chris and Elizabeth Spangler.

A memorial and celebration of Sylvia’s life will be held at St. Steven’s Episcopal Church in Spokane on Jan. 17, 2009, at 10 a.m.

In lieu flowers, Sylvia’s family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter, 910 West Fifth Avenue, Spokane WA 99204.