December 14, 1957 - August 26, 2013
December 14, 1957 - August 26, 2013 Babette ""Babs"" M Stretch (Collins) age 55 entered into rest peacefully on August 26, 2013 surrounded by family to be with the Lord. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandma, and friend to all that knew her. She was born on December 14, 1957 in Spokane, Washington to Glen and Darlene Collins. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1976 and then from SCC in 1978. She was a natural athlete and excelled in gymnastics, snow skiing, rollerskating, swimming, and everything else she ventured to do. She remained in the Spokane area and worked as a cosmetologist, aerobics instructor, day care operator, and in the hospitality industry for years. Her amazing energy and work ethic made her a success in all that she did. After suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2008, Babs against all odds found a quality of life she immensely enjoyed. Her love of the outdoors, animals, gardening, shopping, and spending time with family and friends brought her many years of pleasure. She loved being a grandma and spending time laughing with her grandchildren, the seven angels she's left behind. In April of this year she was diagnosed with cancer, and in spite of a grim prognosis Babs continued to battle courageously and enjoyed her life. She was preceded in death by her father Glen Collins in 1975. She is survived by her parents Darlene and William Morse; siblings Susan Kincaid, Sherry (Hal) Lackman, Bune' (Mike) Shill; children Tami (Chris) Rickel, Edwin (Tiffany) Stretch, Lori Stretch; grandchildren Tyler, Samantha, Jordan, Beau, William, Kaitlin, and Troy; numerous nieces and nephews; a large extended family; and special friends Ann Short and Ivan Pease.
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