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14 Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Grace Borden McGraw Carol Ann Mouser January 4, 1924 — May 29, 2018 Grace Borden McGraw, born January 4, 1924, passed away early Sunday morning May 29, 2018, in her own bed, in her own house, in her sleep, which was exactly what she always said she wanted. We are thankful for that. We feel so very thankful for the chance to share these many years with Grace. She certainly was an example of all things reflecting her gen- eration. She experienced the Depression early in life and the loss of her mother before she started school. She was raised by her father but pri- marily by her devoted older sisters Mazie and Gertie. She married quite young, at eighteen, just before her husband Chuck was off to World War II in 1942. The three sisters and their hus- bands stayed very close throughout their lives. Grace and Chuck both had suc- cessful careers, Grace as a manager for Rogers and Chuck as an operator/man- ager for Bonneville Power in Portland, where they lived for more than 40 years. They loved travel and made many trips across the U.S. to Florida, Chuck’s home state, but their favorite trip was to Europe which Grace gladly recalled and shared. They moved to Sisters in 2000 so that their family could assist in Chuck’s care after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Gracie lovingly cared for Chuck in their home until his passing in 2009. She then turned to living her next few years, enjoying family including her cousin May Tucker’s children and their progeny at their August reunions. She traveled the U.S. on RV trips with niece Sue Morgan and enjoyed meals and games with her fam- ily and her friends in the Pines. She was thankful for the many caregivers who became loved friends over the past years. Grace taught us all a bit about what it really means to be “a tough woman” while remaining “a gentle woman” in the old- fashioned definition. Grace will be missed but never forgotten. She is survived by nieces Sue Morgan and Judy Chaput; and nephews Bill Francis and Jim Morgan and their families and the Tucker Bunch. A private family memo- rial will be held in the future in Chehalis, Washington. She will be cremated, her ashes to join her husband Chuck’s. The ashes will then be brought to the ocean and sprinkled together which is in accordance with their wishes. Grace asked that her piano be gifted to the Chehalis Pioneer Museum in their family section and that she and Chuck’s names be engraved on a headstone at the Pioneer Cemetery in Chehalis, Washington, with the rest of her family. We are asking that no flow- ers be sent. If you would like to remember her with a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association we are sure this would have pleased her. Former Sisters resident Carol Ann Mouser went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 26 at the age of 73. Carol was born in Bend and moved to Sisters in 1965 shortly after marrying her husband, Don Mouser. Carol worked as a postal clerk for Sisters Post Office for 20 years before can- cer forced her to retire. Carol was also a volunteer EMT for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department for over 20 years. Carol was a fun-lov- ing and caring person and enjoyed the people of Sisters. When she wasn’t working or volunteering, she and Don would take drives in her 1941 Cadillac which they took to several local shows as they were part of the local car club. Carol was proceeded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline Beall; her son, Summer Water Fun! Schedule online! Sarah Conroy, Chiropractor HUGE G JULY SAVINGS S GS & MANUFACTURER REBATES! ENJOY SUMMERTIME! Call 541-588-2213 Don’t throw it away, we can fix it 392 E. Main Ave. We do repair work & fabrication in steel, aluminum, copper & other metals. CCB# 87640 SistersChiropractor.com Located within Bigfoot Wellness Shena Fields LMT#7439 Harmony Tracy LMT# 21211 PHOTO BY ALEX JORDAN “Your Local Welding Shop” 541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com AT SISTERS DRUG Our Customer Service is the Best in the West! Hosting Free Tai Chi/Balance Classes By Shannon Rackowski • Call for details Now located inside Ray’s Food Place Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Closed Sunday 541-549-6221 • 635 N. Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters Raymond Mouser; and her husband, Don. She is sur- vived by her sisters, Diane Wyllie and Paula Pegg; her daughter Donna Lucas (and husband Wes); her grand- children Kathleen, Donny, and Cassey; and her great- grandchildren, Aubry and Adrian; plus numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held a St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in Sisters on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. www.aquahottub.com ON HOT TUBS OR EXERCISE THERAPY SWIM SPAS 541-790-9679 • 413 W. Hood d Ave., Sisters
