Grace Ann Vandevert McNellis
July 4, 1929 - March 9, 2022
Gig Harbor, Washington - Grace was born and raised at the "Homestead" on the Little Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. She moved to Gig Harbor, Washington in 1954 with her husband Thomas McNellis where they raised their five sons Tom, Mike, John, Steve and Joe. Grace enjoyed family camping trips, her son's sporting events and her work in real estate.
In her later life she enjoyed visiting the ranch and giving talks at the Bend Historical Society and the Sun River Resort which borders the ranch she grew up on. She was a historian buff and loved to share her stories with all who would listen. She authored two books about her "Homestead" and the surrounding area. Most important to her was the time spent with the family and friends. Her highlight each year was her birthday on the fourth of July... it was all about her!
She was preceded in death by her father Claude Vandevert, her mother Pearl Vandevert, husband Thomas McNellis, sister Mary, brother Claude and son Tom. She is survived by her brother David, sons Mike, John, Steve and Joe, 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
We will all miss her dearly!
Service will be held at a later date.
Published by & from Mar. 24 to Mar. 31, 2022.
July 4, 1929 - March 9, 2022
Gig Harbor, Washington - Grace was born and raised at the "Homestead" on the Little Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. She moved to Gig Harbor, Washington in 1954 with her husband Thomas McNellis where they raised their five sons Tom, Mike, John, Steve and Joe. Grace enjoyed family camping trips, her son's sporting events and her work in real estate.
In her later life she enjoyed visiting the ranch and giving talks at the Bend Historical Society and the Sun River Resort which borders the ranch she grew up on. She was a historian buff and loved to share her stories with all who would listen. She authored two books about her "Homestead" and the surrounding area. Most important to her was the time spent with the family and friends. Her highlight each year was her birthday on the fourth of July... it was all about her!
She was preceded in death by her father Claude Vandevert, her mother Pearl Vandevert, husband Thomas McNellis, sister Mary, brother Claude and son Tom. She is survived by her brother David, sons Mike, John, Steve and Joe, 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
We will all miss her dearly!
Service will be held at a later date.
Published by & from Mar. 24 to Mar. 31, 2022.
Grace Ann Vandevert McNellis
July 4, 1929 - March 9, 2022
Gig Harbor, Washington - Grace was born and raised at the "Homestead" on the Little Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. She moved to Gig Harbor, Washington in 1954 with her husband Thomas McNellis where they raised their five sons Tom, Mike, John, Steve and Joe. Grace enjoyed family camping trips, her son's sporting events and her work in real estate.
In her later life she enjoyed visiting the ranch and giving talks at the Bend Historical Society and the Sun River Resort which borders the ranch she grew up on. She was a historian buff and loved to share her stories with all who would listen. She authored two books about her "Homestead" and the surrounding area. Most important to her was the time spent with the family and friends. Her highlight each year was her birthday on the fourth of July... it was all about her!
She was preceded in death by her father Claude Vandevert, her mother Pearl Vandevert, husband Thomas McNellis, sister Mary, brother Claude and son Tom. She is survived by her brother David, sons Mike, John, Steve and Joe, 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
We will all miss her dearly!
Service will be held at a later date.
Published by & from Mar. 24 to Mar. 31, 2022.
July 4, 1929 - March 9, 2022
Gig Harbor, Washington - Grace was born and raised at the "Homestead" on the Little Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. She moved to Gig Harbor, Washington in 1954 with her husband Thomas McNellis where they raised their five sons Tom, Mike, John, Steve and Joe. Grace enjoyed family camping trips, her son's sporting events and her work in real estate.
In her later life she enjoyed visiting the ranch and giving talks at the Bend Historical Society and the Sun River Resort which borders the ranch she grew up on. She was a historian buff and loved to share her stories with all who would listen. She authored two books about her "Homestead" and the surrounding area. Most important to her was the time spent with the family and friends. Her highlight each year was her birthday on the fourth of July... it was all about her!
She was preceded in death by her father Claude Vandevert, her mother Pearl Vandevert, husband Thomas McNellis, sister Mary, brother Claude and son Tom. She is survived by her brother David, sons Mike, John, Steve and Joe, 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
We will all miss her dearly!
Service will be held at a later date.
Published by & from Mar. 24 to Mar. 31, 2022.
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