Grace Gemmell's Obituary
Grace, born in 1924 in Rainier, Washington, was called to her heavenly home Monday, September 20th. She would have turned 97 years old next month. She joins her husband, Fred, who passed away in 2016. They were married for 68 years and raised 4 children. She had 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Her sister, Sylvia, (now 100 years old) is the only one of her 4 siblings that is still living.
Grace and Fred moved their family to the Panama Canal Zone in 1963. In 1973 they moved back to Washington to be closer to
family. In the colder months they enjoyed their second home in Arizona.
Grace lived a full life. She enjoyed years of travel, loved cooking, baking and hosting get-togethers for her friends and family. She also had a caring heart and was always willing to help others. She will be remembered for her great love of family, being a strong Christian with a positive outlook on life and having a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.
Memorial services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 E. 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in her honor.
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