In Memory
Helen Jean “Downs” Lebsack August 16, 1921 – June 18, 2018 SPOKANE, Wash. — Helen Lebsack of Spokane, passed away on Monday June 18, 2018, at The Village at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’ Alene, ID, where she had been surrounded by the love and support of her family. Helen was born on Aug. 16, 1921, in McCook, Neb., to Joseph and Katherine Downs. Helen married the love of her life, CMSAF Raymond Lebsack (Ret.) on her 18th birthday Aug. 16, 1939. Together they traveled the world through Raymond’s years of service in the USAF. They were married for 70 wonderful years. Anyone who knew Helen could tell you that her greatest accomplishment was her family. She was so proud of each and every one of her family members and loved them with her whole heart. She was such an inspiration to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she passed on some of the most amazing qualities one could give: Love, kindness, understanding, and of course everyone inherited Gma’s sweet tooth. Helen is survived by two of her sons, Lt. Col. Gerald Lee Lebsack (Ret.) and wife, Kelly, and Alan Michael Lebsack; six grandchildren, Commander Michael Lebsack (USCG Ret.) and wife, Donna, Steve Lebsack and wife, Shelby, Matthew Lebsack and wife, Teressa, Shane Lebsack and wife, Linda, Jodi Clark and husband, Sam, Tom Lebsack and wife, Haley; 10 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, Jeremiah, Juliyana, Ashton, Triston, Madeline, Jackson, Casen and Myla; and two sisters, Eileen and Mary. She will be greeted in heaven with a big Ooo-Ahh by her husband, CMSAF Raymond Lebsack; her parents; and sisters, Elizabeth, Roberta, and Josephine; her son, Lt. Col Raymond Lynn (Ret.); and her granddaughter, Sunny. Memorial service will be on Saturday Aug. 4, 2018, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Christian Center, 1108 N. Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99212. In lieu of fowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Christian Center, 1108 N. Argonne Rd. or to Meals on Wheels Spokane Valley, WA. Ooo-Ahh Grandma, you will be forever in our hearts.
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