Claudia Jean Kirkes was born April 22, 1940 to George and Lucille Kombol in Spokane, Washington. In 1958 Claudia attended Seattle University and then transferred to Washington State University in 1959. It was December 23, 1961 when Claudia married the love of her life Paul Alan Kirkes at Sacred Heart Church in Spokane, Washington. Claudia and Al have been happily married for over 59 years. Claudia worked in the banking industry for 20+ years, when she left she devoted her time to her grandchildren. Claudia was described as an avid reader and enjoyed settling in with a good book. Claudia was well loved and leaves behind her husband Paul “Al” Kirkes, sons: Mark Kirkes, Eric Kirkes, and Scott Kirkes, grandchildren: Megan Hopkins, Logan Kirkes, Sammy Kirkes, Eric Kirkes, Tucker Kirkes, great grandchildren: Violet, Levi, and Jakkob, and many more family and friends.