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Lavonne Saunders

Jan. 28, 1947 – Apr. 22, 2023

Lavonne Saunders was born to Gale and Cleo David on Jan. 28, 1947, in Spokane. She passed away on April 22, 2023.

Lavonne met Don Saunders, the love of her life, while they were attending Eastern Washington State College. She graduated from EWSC with a Bachelor's of Accounting in March 1969, and was married on March 22, 1969. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in March 2023.

Lavonne spent a year in Kodiak, Ala., while Don served in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, they drove the Alcan Highway and moved to the fami...