After many years of courageously battling cancer, Mary passed away on September 8, 2011. Leaving behind, husband Gregory P. Paventy, children Nicol & Nick Wilson, Tony & Angela, Timothy & Marianne, Joseph & Jeana, Jeremiah, and Robert Paventy. Mary has 11 grandchildren and two brothers, Robert and John and two sisters, Sarah and Laurie. Mary was beloved by all that knew her and she will be forever in our hearts. Born on a special day, Christmas, Mary was a special lady with a special smile, spirit and faith. We will miss her, but we know that we will meet and embrace again. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 16 from 6:00-7:30pm at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00PM at the LDS Stake Center, 13608 E. 40th Ave, Spokane Valley on the corner of 40th and Hwy 27. The family has requested any donations be sent to Spokane Hospice Care, for those who would like to honor Mary in such a way.