Katherine Laverne McLaughlin

Born in Richland, WA to Howard H. and Olice Wilbanks, Kathy passed away from pancreatic cancer, at Holy Family Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved member of a large family known for her generosity of helping family and friends in need. She loved to cook, sew and do crafts, at which she excelled. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert McLaughlin; and by siblings (and their spouses), Carolyn (Jack) Pashosa, Bob Dean (Derrith), Neil, Jim (Betty) and Danny Wilbanks. She leaves behind her loving companion Joe Guerrero; sons, John, Jason, Justin (Summer), Jared (Kayla), Chris, and Kenny (Prudence); siblings, Mary Hogan (Dennis), Sharon Sumner (Ron), Judy Kitchen, Bill (Sharon), and David Wilbanks; numerous grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N Division, Spokane, WA