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Grace Marie WATKINS

Grace Marie WATKINS

Female 1929 - 2016  (86 years)

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  • Name Grace Marie WATKINS 
    Birth 27 Oct 1929  Chinook, Blaine, Montana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 6 Jan 2016  Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • POOLE, Grace Marie (Age 86)
      Born on October 27, 1929 in Chinook, Montana, and passed away on January 6, 2016 in Spokane, WA.

      Grace was the first of three children born to Larry and Mary Watkins on a ranch north of Chinook, MT.

      She attended first and second grades there in a one-room schoolhouse.

      When she was ten years old, her family moved to Northern California where she grew up.

      She completed her high school education and graduated as valedictorian.

      While in high school, Grace worked part-time for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company as an Operator and she met the love of her life, Walter J. Poole.

      They were married and moved to Spokane.

      She was a member of the Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deaconess and Sunday school teacher.

      After raising her family, Grace worked at the Crescent Department Store for many years where she received frequent awards for her expertise.

      Grace is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Walter J. Poole; a daughter, Gail Hansen (Don); a son, Gene Poole (Hua); daughter-in-law, Sandy Poole; five grandchildren, Jeff Poole (Ruth), Anna Poole, Tracy Hansen (Graham), Conner Poole, and Wei Tao; three great-grandchildren, Madelyn Poole, Jacob Poole, and Lucas Poole.

      Also survived by brother, Orvie Watkins (Phyllis); sister-in-law, Helen Poole; two nieces, Mary Ann Tole (Dave), and Donna Stallings (Stewart); nine nephews, Frank Watkins, Martin Watkins (Norene), Phil Watkins (Linda), Bob Watkins (Stacey), Bill Watkins (Leanne), Gary Poole, Mike Roblyer (Donna), Mark Roblyer (Jacquelne), and Rex Roblyer; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

      Grace was preceded in death by eldest son, Larry Poole; sister, Kay Roblyer; brother-in-law, Vern Roblyer; and brother-in-law, Ron Poole.

      Grace always put others first and was very kind to everyone.

      She was forever optimistic and good at everything she did.

      She was known for her wonderful family Christmas Eve parties creating lasting memories held dear to our hearts.

      Grace and Walt truly lived their marriage vows, devoted to each other with a love exquisite to behold.

      A Memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Riplinger’s Chapel of Flowers, 4305 N. Division, Spokane, WA, 99207.

      In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Shriners Hospital for Children - Spokane, 911 W. 5th. Ave., Spokane, WA 99204 or to Hospice of Spokane, 367 E. 7th. Ave., Spokane, WA 99202.
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    Last Modified 21 Mar 2021 

    Father Lawrence Edward WATKINS,   b. 15 Jul 1902, Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 May 1970, Bieber, Lassen, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Mary Catherine SITAR,   b. 13 Aug 1911, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Mar 1981, Shasta, Shasta, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 6 Oct 1927  Blaine, Montana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter Junior POOLE,   b. 12 May 1926, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Mar 2017, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 14 Jun 1947  Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Lawrence Walter “Larry” POOLE,   b. 29 Jun 1949, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Sep 2011, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     2. LIVING
     3. LIVING
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 May 2023 

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