Eternally devoted, completely loving.

Connie went to the Lord on July 21, 2012, from Spokane.

Born Aug. 18, 1949, in Wallace she was the ninth child to George and Hilda Sprute. Connie married Tek Kee and was blessed with two sons.

Connie enjoyed gardening, volunteering with the church, the Red Hat Society and her family. She was devoted to her grandchildren, always supportive and loving in their every endeavor.

Connie is survived by husband Tek Kee; children, Kevin Douglas, Kyle Edward and two grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, Mary Anne, Elizabeth (Bette) Jane, Francis (Fritz) George, Herbert (Bud) Andrew and Linda Marie; as well as several nephews and nieces. Connie was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy; and brothers, Gerald, Donald, David and Michael.

Connie was a person of great character and virtue, always providing love; compassion; a friend to talk with and a sister to not only her family, but her friends. She always believed that through the memories, experiences, rough patches, valleys and forgiveness, that, in a family, in time, these will be overcome and will serve to preserve and make stronger, the relationships that we have with each other.

Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. today, July 27, 2012, at St. Charles Catholic Church, Spokane. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012, at St. Charles Catholic Church.