Irene B. Gamble

Irene B. Gamble (age 85) entered into rest on November 10, 2011 in Spokane, WA. Irene was born in Drake, ND on February 8, 1926 to parents Conrad, and Caroline Ficker. Her family moved to Spokane when she was just 4 years old. Irene attended local schools and graduated from John Rogers High School in 1942. Also in 1942, she married her loving husband of 55 years Hubert A. Gamble and together they raised their family. Irene worked as a clerk at Woolworths and worked for a time at the Westminister Bakery. She was the owner/manager of the Chautauqua Resort in Spirit Lake, ID for many years. Irene loved to travel, make frequent casino trips, but most of all she enjoyed sharing her Spirit Lake home with family and friends. Irene is survived by her son, Thom Gamble of Livermore, CA; daughter, Bonnie Smesrud of Spokane; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Hubert in 1997; brother, Richard Ficker; and his parents. Irene’s family would like to thank Dr. Michael Kwasman for his loving care, Heidi Bozett and the truly amazing staff at Fairview Assisted Living. You made her feel so loved and at “home.” Thank you also to Horizon Hospice for their loving care during her final days. Memorial donations can be made to Fairview Assisted Living Activities ATTN: Mike Altig N. 1617 Calispel Spokane, WA 99205. Visitation will be Friday, November 18 from 9:00AM – 8:00PM and Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM. Funeral service will begin at 2:00PM Sunday, November 20, 2011 at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME 4305 N. DIVISION SPOKANE, WA with interment at Fairmount Memorial Park on Monday, November 21 at 11:00AM.