Grace Irene Gius' Obituary
Grace Irene Gius
Grace Gius was born on October 3, 1917 in Houghton, Oregon and died peacefully in her home on May 18, 2009. She lived a long, full life, giving generously of her love and talents to family and community. When she was eight, her family moved to Tacoma. She graduated from the College of Puget Sound, where she met Bob Gius, her husband of 68 years. They had five children, seven foster children, and one adopted daughter. Grace taught first grade at Lakeview Elementary School and, after their move to California, became a reading specialist. She was a natural leader and had many roles in many organizations. She and Bob were very active in Lions Clubs in California and, on their return, in Washington. In 1992 Grace became the first woman president of Lakewood First Lions. She held many offices at local and regional levels and, in 2007, she received a -Å"Distinguished Leadership- medal from the Lions Club International. She was a charter member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her son David, daughter Darline, and grandson Jonathon Cables.
She is survived by her daughters Donna Franklin, Monica Cuellar, and Bobbie Vasil, son Dan Gius, nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 5505 10th St. SW, Lakewood: Rosary at 10:30 AM and Mass at 11:00 followed by a reception. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakewood First Lions Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 99158, Lakewood, WA 98488.
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