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Joe (Jardee) Koerner was born April 27, 1959 to James and Sally Jardee. He passed away peacefully April 17th, 2022.

Joe’s smile would light up any room. He loved animals, and you could always make his day by bringing him chocolates and candies.

Joe’s last year of life was spent a Rose Pointe Assisted living care facility in Spokane Valley, Wash. There he touched the hearts of all the nursing staff where he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Marti, brothers Jeff Jardee and Bill Jardee (Nita) and sister Mary (Alan) Lock, Son Lucas McGary and daughter Cynthia and many niec...