Grace R. Dodge's Obituary
"Amazing Grace" Dodge
Fulfilling her lifelong wish of a beloved family by her side, reclining in her favorite chair at home a remarkable 102 year journey came to a sweet ending April 16th, 2013. Grace was born in Cadott Wisconsin, moved to Tacoma in 1921 with parents and sister, Arthur, May and Faye Roberts. A graduate of Lincoln High School where she met and married the great love and partner of her life Dr. Maurice McKay Dodge Jr. They were together for a 69 year adventure. Civic minded yet world travelers, dedicated golfers and desert snow birds. Maurie and Grace were a duo to be reckoned with. Maurie preceded her in death in 1999.
She is survived by her daughter Carol May, (Bob) Pfeiffer of Tacoma and son Dr. Byron (Junice deceased) Dodge of Gig harbor, sister in law Irene (Bob deceased) Dodge, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren Never want for an opinion, we will miss her sophisticated dry wit and down to earth love and ever expressive gratitude. She enjoyed a beautiful, rich long life filled with determination, love and adventure, that all who knew her were blessed to have shared.
A family graveside ceremony will take place Saturday April 20th, 2013, 10:30 am at Mountain View Memorial Park, Steilacoom. A Memorial service will be held following at 2:00 at St Luke Memorial Episcopal Church, 3615 N. Gove St. Tacoma.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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