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Marion Elizabeth Maccracken Coulter

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Birth	:	24 Jan 1925 Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2016
Burial	:	Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6568985, -117.4708023
Plot	:	Honor Lawn, Lot 2406, Space 1
Description	:	Marion Elizabeth Maccracken Veium Coulter She was born a "Buckeye" in Lancaster Ohio to Harriet and Ralph Maccracken January 24, 1925. She was welcomed by her brother, Jim who was 5 years older. Marion lived an idyllic childhood spending summer's at Buckeye Lake, riding her pony Wonder Boy and playing with her gang of friends who called her "Mac". That gang was thick as thieves and remained so all their lives. She attended North Grade School, St Mary's of the Springs Girls School where she was taught by Sister Sebastian, whom she dearly loved. While attending Ohio State University she met... Read More	Marion Elizabeth Maccracken Veium Coulter She was born a "Buckeye" in Lancaster Ohio to Harriet and Ralph Maccracken January 24, 1925. She was welcomed by her brother, Jim who was 5 years older. Marion lived an idyllic childhood spending summer's at Buckeye Lake, riding her pony Wonder Boy and playing with her gang of friends who called her "Mac". That gang was thick as thieves and remained so all their lives. She attended North Grade School, St Mary's of the Springs Girls School where she was taught by Sister Sebastian, whom she dearly loved. While attending Ohio State University she met 2nd Lieutenant Gordon Veium, who was a pilot with the Army Air Corp stationed at Lockborn Air Force Base in Columbus Ohio. They married September 3, 1943. Veium flew B17 Flying Fortress and B29's. Daughter Victoria "Vikki" was born in 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio. Following the end of WWll, the Veiums moved to Seattle, Washington where Gordon had attended the University of Washington. He went to work for The Travelers Insurance Company. Second daughter Holly was born December 5, 1946 in Seattle at Columbus Hospital. The family moved to Spokane Washington in 1948 where Gordon became a partner in the H. Ross Osborn Insurance Adjusting Co. Gordon Jr. "Gordy" was born the following year, August 9, 1949. By now, the Veiums have moved to 523 W 25th where they remained until the mid-1990's. Elizabeth "Lisa" was born July 11, 1953, in Spokane, Washington. Marion was a busy Mom. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, where she made sure her children attended regularly. She belonged to St. Stephens Guild. Mom volunteered at Wilson Grade School and was awarded volunteer of the year multiple times. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter in Lancaster, Ohio. She also volunteered at local hospitals. Marion was a great Mom. She was a wonderful cook and the kids were always 'spit and polish' in freshly ironed clothes. No easy task! There were always homemade cookies or pies upon arrival home after school. Their home was always a meeting place, with kids galore. Mom always helped with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or Campfire Girls. The dinner table was never without an extra or 2, and she cooked a mean fried chicken and potato salad, not to mention the family favorite...the internationally famous "Ramona's beans". She attended so many events for each of her children and was participant in the Lewis and Clark Minstrel Show for so many years! Mother always made holidays magical with her decorations and special meals and her Christmas trees were perfect. Marion and Gordon made sure all their children graduated from college and were so proud when each did so. Marion decided she wanted to do something more with her life as her kids went off to college so she studied for her Real Estate license, passed the exams and joined Colonial Realty, and later Nicholson Wood Real Estate Company. She loved it and was a rock star!! She met and helped so many find their dream home and would take calls whenever someone needed her, day and night 24/7. Family summers were spent at Samowen campground on Lake Pend Oreille, campsite #10! And professional campers they were!! We spent our days hiking, water skiing, eating, boating, eating more, sunning on the beach, bonfires, s'mores, mahjong and a cocktail or 2!! Mom was able to travel to Europe many times with her investment group "The Broads". Her most favorite journey was to Kenya, Africa where part of her heart stayed. After Gordon Sr. passed away, mom met again Dr. Everett Coulter who had been her surgeon for cancer in 1975. They married and spent many happy years together traveling, summers at Coeur d'Alene Lake, and sharing a beautiful love. The family would like to thank Hospice of Spokane for their assistance and care. We also want to thank all of her wonderful, special and loving caregivers in the Atrium at Rockwood South. Additionally, we wish to thank so many of the Rockwood employee family mom loved over many years as well as her Rockwood community friends. Mom was preceded in death by her only son Gordon Jr., Gordon Sr. and her husband Everett and all her long line of ancestors! If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Rockwood Foundation Employee Education Fund. The caregivers are angels on earth and many are eager for further education while they work supporting families. Contributions may also be made to The Georgian Mansion Museum, Lancaster, Ohio, built by her family in 1833. Marion is survived by her children Vikki Thornton (John), Holly Anderson (Neil) and Lisa Holmes (Steve), grandchildren Curtis Veium, Rick Cooper and Ashley Cooper Kirkman and her great grandchild Ryan Elizabeth Bright. She is also survived by her adopted families, David and Peter Thornton and Carolyn, Martha, Cindy and Everett Coulter Jr. Further, she is survived by the Maccracken and Furniss families which include many nephews, nieces and cousins. Finally, by several close and loving friends. Funeral service and interment to be held at Greenwood Memorial Terrace 211 N Government Way Spokane, WA., Saturday October 22, 2016 at 12 noon. Rev. Bill Osborne officiating. Celebration of life will be held at The Summit Events Center, Rockwood South from 2pm to 4pm. Published in Spokesman-Review on Oct. 9, 2016

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