Claudette Hane

Claudette Hane, age 54, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 at East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville after a year-long battle with cancer.

Claudette Hane, the daughter of Ruby and Lester Bustle, was born Dec. 18, 1951. She spent the majority of her life living in Warden, with her husband Andy, whom she married May 15, 1979. She was a stay at home mom raising their three children. Claudette will always be remembered by those who knew her for her generous spirit and her wish to help others whenever possible.

Claudette enjoyed working in her garden, and spending time with her children and eight grandchildren. Later in life, Claudette worked to receive a license in massage therapy and touched many lives with her healing massages.

Claudette will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her husband Andy; her mother Ruby Bustle of Moses Lake; daughters Wendy Brown and husband Scott of Grand Junction, Colo. and Kristen Kimmey and husband Drew of Columbus, Ga.; son Ryan Hane and wife Melody of Warden; grandchildren Victoria, Dominic, Karyna, Courtney, Tyler, Dakota, Lilly and Aidan; and sisters Edna, Linda, Patti, Sherri and Tammy.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Warden Community Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the St Jude Children's Hospital in Claudette's name.

Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, is in charge of arrangements.