Thelma Marie Reisenauer passed away on Tuesday, December 29 at the age of 98 at Pullman Regional Hospital.

Thelma was a proud descendent of the first Irish immigrants to settle in Latah county (then Nez Perce County).  Her great-grandfather Tom Tierney was the first settler in the county (1870) and her grandmother, Anna Tierney Healy was the first child of European descent born in Latah County.

Thelma was born on July 18, 1922 to Harding 'Bud' and Agnes Healy Jones.  She grew up with her sisters Eva and Mary on the family homestead near Genessee, Idaho.  She graduated from Genessee High School in 1940.  As a high school student she was active in the 4-H Club and was awarded a trip to the National 4-H Convention in Chicago for her excellent skills in sewing.

Edmund and Thelma Reisenauer were married on June 20, 1944, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Genesee, Idaho.  They made their home on the family farm near Colton, Washington where they operated a dairy and raised their family.

Thelma was a member of the Colton chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over 50 years; she served two terms as regent.  She was also an active member of the St. Gall's Altar Society.  She continued to enjoy sewing, creating beautiful patchwork coats for her children and grandchildren.  She was especially talented at creating the many silk flower arrangements displayed at her children's and grandchildren's weddings.

Thelma and Edmund retired and moved to Bishop Place in Pullman, Washington in 2007. Edmund preceded her in death in 2008.

Thelma is survived by her son Patrick of Johnson, and his children, Michael of Colton, Thomas of Spokane, and Julie of Spokane; her daughters, Karen Weller and her husband Larry of Albion, their sons George of Moscow, Michael of Coeurd'Alene, Benjamin of Kendrick and Matthew of Coeurd'Alene; Dana Arnett and her husband Jim of Clarkston, and their children Lee of Clarkston and Lynn Smith of Uniontown; Lola Marks of Pasco, and her children Kendra and Karisa.  She is survived by her sister Mary and husband Dave Vail of Edmonds, Washington.  Thelma's memory will also be cherished by many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  The Funeral Mass for family will be celebrated at St. Gall's Church in Colton, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at 10 AM.  Burial will follow at the Colton Catholic Cemetery, where friends are invited to join Thelma's family.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Dennis Simpson, Dr. Kumar, and the staff and residents of Bishop Place and Pullman Regional Hospital and Hospice for their care and caring for Thelma and the family. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice at Pullman Regional Hospital.