Jennie Cater Schell Gates

Jennie Cater Schell Gates died September 16, 2011. She was born February 26, 1921 in Spokane Wash., and raised in Marlin Wash., known as Caterville. Her parents and grandparents were pioneers and dairy farmers. She was dedicated to her family and her faith. As an accomplished artist, her work had been displayed at the Civic Theater, Ridpath Western Art Show and many private homes. She is preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Otis Cater, her husbands Robert Schell Sr. and Clarence Gates, son Rodney Schell, and Sister Nora Cizik. She leaves behind son Robert Schell Jr., daughter Gina Schell, grandchildren Corey Schell and wife Sheri, Jodi Mains and husband Bob, Brandon Schell and wife Marti, and five great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Royal Plaza and all their caregivers who took such good care of her.

Services were held at Whitworth Presbyterian Church, 312 W. Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, Saturday, September 24. Memorials can be made to Horizon Hospice.