ELDRIDGE, Zepha N. (Age 83) - Born on October 15, 1925 in Collins, Missouri; entered into rest June 13, 2009 in Spokane, WA. She is survived by her children, Willa J. Verishagen, Perry W. Royer, Linda M. Eldred, Kenneth L. Royer and Zepha A. Wassom; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eldridge; daughters, Dorothy L. Monson and Patricia Allen and two grandchildren, Michael and Charlene Monson. Zepha was a member of Audubon Park United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Spokane Chiefs Booster Club ( she was known as the bell lady). Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121-1200.