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Who We Are
Cancer Patient Care was created more than 50 years ago to assist cancer patients and their families with the everyday challenges that come with a diagnosis of cancer. Our dedicated and experienced staff understands that cancer patients are in the fight of their lives and are ready to help with many types of life-sustaining assistance and emotional support.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Cancer Patient Care Founder, Janet Markham. Her legacy of caring and hope has made a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families in our region for more than 50 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet's family and loved ones during this time of great loss. We will miss you, Janet!
Janet H. Markham (11/15/1911 - 01/26/2012)
(Age 100)
Janet Markham passed away on January 26, 2012. Janet was born November 15, 1911 in Troy, Idaho to Earl W. Newman and Mary Helen Strong. She lived in Spokane for over 50 years and was an active and involved member of a number of local organizations. Janet was a volunteer for St. Luke's and Meals on Wheels as well as the American Red Cross. She was also involved with the Spokane Club and Manito Golf & Country Club. Janet taught English and was a world traveler and socialite. Most notably, Janet and her second husband, Lorin, founded Cancer Patient Care in 1958. They began raising money through a small thrift store called "Penny Stretcher", located on Boone Avenue and later moved to Trent Avenue. The Markhams felt there was an urgent need to establish a local support agency and Cancer Patient Care has been described as the primary organization to which regional cancer care centers refer patients. Cancer Patient Care serves patients in 13 counties located throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Janet was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Huse in 1957 and second husband Lorin W Markham in 2003 as well as her parents and sister Elizabeth McGhee. Janet is survived by her step daughter Ann Elizabeth Barnecut; step grandchildren James and Sandra and nephew David Wallace McGhee and niece Mary Lynn McGhee. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Patient Care, Hospice of Spokane, or VNA (Visiting Nurses Association). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please contact Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home for more information. Visit Janet's online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com
Our Service Area
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Cancer Patient Care services clients in the following Counties:
Eastern Washington
Adams * Asotin * Ferry * Garfield * Lincoln * Okanogan * Pend Oreille * Spokane * Stevens * Whitman
Northern Idaho
Benewah * Bonner * Boundary
* Kootenai * Latah * Shoshone * Nez Perce
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