Stef peacefully passed away at home on Jan. 30, 2022.  She was born Oct. 6, 1971, to John and Mary Calais in New Orleans, LA. She was the baby with two older brothers' Johnny and Keith Calais. Stef was raised in Metairie LA until 1986 when the family moved to Spokane WA. Where she graduated from Central Valley High school and then continued to college.

As a child, she enjoyed activities including jazz dancing, annoying her older brothers, riding in Johnny's Camaro or hanging out with "Cuz" Scott and extended family members. Her best times were being with her best friends Kim, Michelle, and Beth.

She started a job after high school where she met the love of her life, Tony Noble.  Tony and Stef were married in August of 1992 and later welcomed their wonderful son, Tyler.  Stef stayed home with Tyler. During that time, she and Tyler spent countless hours with her mom, Mary and niece Ashleigh Calais. Ashleigh was like a daughter to her. When Tyler started school, Stef found her dream job working with animals.  She started work at Bemis Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Jeff Watkins in 1999. Stef loved to talk about the animals at work, along with her own animals. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed boating, camping, ATV riding, Lake Roosevelt and taking trips in the RV.  Las Vegas was one of her favorite places to go. She loved to dance with Tony and read the hundreds of books she had.  Stef's smile and love she gave is already missed by so many people.

Stef is survived by her husband and son, Tony and Tyler Noble, her dad and stepmom, John and Martha Calais, brothers and their families: Johnny (Kathy) and Keith (Teresa). Tony's mom Julie and sister Annette, Nieces and nephews Ashleigh and Nicholas Calais, Anthony Noble, and Alyssa Calais.  She is also survived by her best friend since 1 ^st grade, Michelle Serigne. Stef was preceded in death by her mother Mary and best friend Kim Balestra.