Marjorie Tiffney

Marjorie B. Tiffney, an eight year resident of Colville, Wash. passed away on Sept. 10, 2010 in Spokane at the age of 93.  Marjorie was born on Jan. 22, 1917 in Dayton, Idaho, and is the daughter of Willard and Nora (Atkinson) Boden.

She was raised in Southern Idaho and completed her education as a 1934 graduate of Rupert High School.  On November 19, 1935, Marjorie married Lawrence E. Tiffney in Rupert, Idaho.  They soon started a family.  Over the next 25 years, they resided in Idaho and lived in the communities of Rupert, Wallace and Mullan.   In 1960, the family moved to Saltese, Mont. where they purchased and operated the Montana Bar and Café.  While in Saltese, they also leased and operated the Saltese Inn.  Marjorie and Lawrence later relocated to DeBorgia, Mont. where she worked for the Lincoln family in both the $10,000 Dollar gift shop and Virginia City Gift Shop.  In 2003, they moved to Colville, Wash. to be near family.  She resided in the care of Buena Vista staff and facility for the past five years, a place she affectionately called home.

Marjorie loved to fish, camp and hunt, especially birds and big game.  She and Lawrence shared nearly 70 years of marriage and were rarely apart from one another.  Marjorie was full of life and applied a positive and yet direct approach to all that she did.  Her opinion was well known and wit always present.  Marjorie raised beautiful vegetable gardens and enjoyed singing to her children while doing chores.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, son, Larry Tiffney, granddaughter, Tori Tiffney, great grandson, Brandon Washburn, four sister and two brothers.

Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Kay Williams and husband, Glenn, Colville, Wash., Sharon Jutila and husband, Gary, Colville, Wash., Carol Nelson, Port Orchard, Wash., 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Mrs. Marjorie B. Tiffney, was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville.  A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m.,  Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the DeBorgia Cemetery, DeBorgia, Mont.  Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.  Please visit the on-line memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 155 W. First Ave., Colville, WA 99114 is entrusted with the arrangements.