December 07, 1933 - October 17, 2023
SCHMAUTZ, Shirley Joan (Age 89) Shirley Joan Schmautz passed away October 17, 2023, in Spokane Valley, WA. She was born in Missoula, MT on December 7, 1933, to William and Julia Taggart. Joan graduated from Missoula County High School in 1952. She and Merlin were married on January 1, 1953. In 1959, Joan and Merlin moved to Spokane Valley, WA and resided in their home for the next 64 years. Joan loved music and was a gifted singer. She taught piano for many years and directed several church choirs at Terrace Heights Baptist Church, Pines Baptist Church, and East Valley Baptist Church. She loved serving God through her church and her musical talents, and was a dedicated Baptist . . . faithful in her Christian beliefs. Joan is survived by her two sons, William (Sandy) Schmautz and Daniel (Theresa) Schmautz; one sister, Jamie Bailey of Montana; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Schmautz in May of 2017; and her parents. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the East Valley Baptist Church, 14516 E Wellesley, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.
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