NORINE PARRY KENT

Norine Parry Kent entered peacefully into rest February 23, 2011 at her home in Spokane, Washington, surrounded in love by her family.

Norine was born in Malad, Idaho , on October 13, 1933 and graduated from Malad High School with the class of ’51. She married James N. Kent on December 1, 1951. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.

James and Norine started their life together in Ogden, Utah. Their life journey led them to Pocatello, Boise and finally to Spokane where they have lived since 1963.

Norine worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for ten years and then worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office until she retired as a paralegal in 1994. Norine’s family brought her great joy. She was happiest when they were all together, especially during holidays, birthdays, and Sunday gatherings. Her warm spirit and ability to love will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George K. and Mary Jane Jones Parry, three brothers, George Wesley Parry, Daniel Lamonte (Mont) Parry, and Thomas J. Parry; three sisters and their husbands, Vadis (Hazen) Gilgen, Sara (Keith) Moss and Ardelle (Earl) Thomas; and brother-in-law Dan Kent.

She is survived by her husband James of Spokane; sister Jeanine Kent of Fielding, Utah; sister-in-law EmoLou Parry of Malad, ID; five children, Jim (Jan) Kent, Belton, TX; Lori (Howard) Kenney, Spokane; Monte (Beverly) Kent, Hillsboro, OR; Alan (Debra) Kent, Silverdale, WA; and Jolene (Brent) Seedall, Spokane; nine grandchildren, Raymond (Katy), Michael, Karlene, Lindsey (Matthew), Kayla, Nicole (Daniel), Steven, Mark, and Kyle; twin great granddaughters Jamie and Chloe; many precious nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held March 5, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 2112 W. Francis. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Desert section.

The family sends a sincere heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Spokane and those whose friendship and support were much appreciated during this difficult time.