Grace Walter passed away after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years on December 2, 2015 in Gresham, Oregon. Grace was born on July 31, 1934 in Bad Axe, Michigan to her parents Robert [obituary error: father was Lawrence Lovelace] and Bessie Lovelace, the fourth of seven children. She graduated from Central Junior College in McPherson, Kansas in 1952. After which she moved to Oregon where she met the love of her life Dean Walter at a Free Methodist Camp Meeting.
On June 26, 1953, Grace married Dean at the First Free Methodist Church in Portland. Dean and Grace attended Sanctuary Church, formerly Gresham Free Methodist, from 1962 until she could no longer attend due to her illness. Grace was very involved in her church serving as a Board member, wedding coordinator, and Sunday school teacher and was always a great help in the kitchen.
Grace's career spanned over 30 years as a Cook at Lynch Grade School and Lynch Plaza Grade School then Kitchen Manager at Harold Oliver Middle School and Centennial High School.
Grace was an amazing cook and baker, well known for her rolls, pies and cakes that she shared with many people. She was a gracious hostess to the many guests they had in their home. She was friendly, fun loving and outgoing with a servants heart and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ and her love for her family and others in need. Grace was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet and knit. She loved traveling, entertaining and spending time with her family.
Grace is survived by her brothers Robert and Elwood "Woody" Lovelace; her sons Dean "Allyn", Steve and Ron and their wives Tami, Carla and Susan as well as six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Grace will be laid to rest with her husband Dean at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, Oregon.
A Memorial Service in Grace's honor will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2016, 2:00 pm at Sanctuary Church in Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Sanctuary Church Food Pantry, located at 3101 SE Orient Drive, Gresham, Oregon 97080.
On June 26, 1953, Grace married Dean at the First Free Methodist Church in Portland. Dean and Grace attended Sanctuary Church, formerly Gresham Free Methodist, from 1962 until she could no longer attend due to her illness. Grace was very involved in her church serving as a Board member, wedding coordinator, and Sunday school teacher and was always a great help in the kitchen.
Grace's career spanned over 30 years as a Cook at Lynch Grade School and Lynch Plaza Grade School then Kitchen Manager at Harold Oliver Middle School and Centennial High School.
Grace was an amazing cook and baker, well known for her rolls, pies and cakes that she shared with many people. She was a gracious hostess to the many guests they had in their home. She was friendly, fun loving and outgoing with a servants heart and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ and her love for her family and others in need. Grace was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet and knit. She loved traveling, entertaining and spending time with her family.
Grace is survived by her brothers Robert and Elwood "Woody" Lovelace; her sons Dean "Allyn", Steve and Ron and their wives Tami, Carla and Susan as well as six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Grace will be laid to rest with her husband Dean at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, Oregon.
A Memorial Service in Grace's honor will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2016, 2:00 pm at Sanctuary Church in Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Sanctuary Church Food Pantry, located at 3101 SE Orient Drive, Gresham, Oregon 97080.
Grace Walter passed away after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years on December 2, 2015 in Gresham, Oregon. Grace was born on July 31, 1934 in Bad Axe, Michigan to her parents Robert [obituary error: father was Lawrence Lovelace] and Bessie Lovelace, the fourth of seven children. She graduated from Central Junior College in McPherson, Kansas in 1952. After which she moved to Oregon where she met the love of her life Dean Walter at a Free Methodist Camp Meeting.
On June 26, 1953, Grace married Dean at the First Free Methodist Church in Portland. Dean and Grace attended Sanctuary Church, formerly Gresham Free Methodist, from 1962 until she could no longer attend due to her illness. Grace was very involved in her church serving as a Board member, wedding coordinator, and Sunday school teacher and was always a great help in the kitchen.
Grace's career spanned over 30 years as a Cook at Lynch Grade School and Lynch Plaza Grade School then Kitchen Manager at Harold Oliver Middle School and Centennial High School.
Grace was an amazing cook and baker, well known for her rolls, pies and cakes that she shared with many people. She was a gracious hostess to the many guests they had in their home. She was friendly, fun loving and outgoing with a servants heart and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ and her love for her family and others in need. Grace was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet and knit. She loved traveling, entertaining and spending time with her family.
Grace is survived by her brothers Robert and Elwood "Woody" Lovelace; her sons Dean "Allyn", Steve and Ron and their wives Tami, Carla and Susan as well as six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Grace will be laid to rest with her husband Dean at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, Oregon.
A Memorial Service in Grace's honor will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2016, 2:00 pm at Sanctuary Church in Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Sanctuary Church Food Pantry, located at 3101 SE Orient Drive, Gresham, Oregon 97080.
On June 26, 1953, Grace married Dean at the First Free Methodist Church in Portland. Dean and Grace attended Sanctuary Church, formerly Gresham Free Methodist, from 1962 until she could no longer attend due to her illness. Grace was very involved in her church serving as a Board member, wedding coordinator, and Sunday school teacher and was always a great help in the kitchen.
Grace's career spanned over 30 years as a Cook at Lynch Grade School and Lynch Plaza Grade School then Kitchen Manager at Harold Oliver Middle School and Centennial High School.
Grace was an amazing cook and baker, well known for her rolls, pies and cakes that she shared with many people. She was a gracious hostess to the many guests they had in their home. She was friendly, fun loving and outgoing with a servants heart and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ and her love for her family and others in need. Grace was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet and knit. She loved traveling, entertaining and spending time with her family.
Grace is survived by her brothers Robert and Elwood "Woody" Lovelace; her sons Dean "Allyn", Steve and Ron and their wives Tami, Carla and Susan as well as six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Grace will be laid to rest with her husband Dean at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham, Oregon.
A Memorial Service in Grace's honor will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2016, 2:00 pm at Sanctuary Church in Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Sanctuary Church Food Pantry, located at 3101 SE Orient Drive, Gresham, Oregon 97080.
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