Born on January 22, 1925 to Raymond and Zelda Laws in Kelona, B.C., Marian was called to be with our Lord on February 29, 2012 after a brief illness. Her family spent her childhood years in Wenatchee and Minnesota, but Marian lived all of her adult life in Spokane. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Elmer F. McDaniel. They were married in Spokane on Dec. 26, 1943 and still attended the same church where they shared their wedding vows many years ago. Their sons are Mic M. McDaniel (Dona) of Enumclaw, WA, Jim D. McDaniel of Spokane and Dale A. McDaniel (Sue) of Harstene Island, Shelton, WA.
Marian also bragged about her ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Called by most “Auntie Marian”, she also had many nieces, nephews and friends that fellowshipped with her at church and helped her enjoy family gatherings usually involving food.
Marian was also survived by two brothers, Gerald Laws (Rosie) of Okanagon, WA and Keith Laws (Jean) of Olympia, WA. Finally, she is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ladoris Laws of Mead and Helen Laws of Green Bluff, WA. Her special friends were Cathy Peden and Wyoma Hersey who helped her go to miniature club meetings, get her hair done and be with her many friends.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents, and sons Jerry Lee McDaniel (aged 13 in 1960) and Neil Edward McDaniel (aged 16 in 1968). Jerry was born with severe cerebral palsy and was carried everywhere by his mom. Neil was killed in a gymnastics accident at Rogers High School. She is also preceded in death by one brother; Richard Laws of Greenbluff, WA.
Having had five boys by the age of twenty-six, Marian and Elmer were wonderful parents and mentors to whoever showed up at their house. Everybody seemed to bring someone home. Dinner was an open-invitation to all and many of the boys had friends that would rather come to her house than go home to their own. Marian never complained and was always happy just to have friends and family nearby, especially when she could cook. Even very late in her life, she remained a gentle and loyal friend to people that she had met in Spokane or as a snow-bird in California.
A celebration of her life will be arranged by Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home, N. 1306 Monroe on March 5th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Friends and family will then gather at Fellowship Church of God, 2102 E. Everett, Spokane, WA. for lunch after.
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