Grace Stolin was born Feb. 28, 1919 in Springdale OR. She graduated from Corbett High School in 1937 as Valedictorian of her class. She married Claude “Skinny” Urbach in 1941.They had one daughter Claudia; she was born June 17, 1945. Skinny unfortunately became ill shortly after Claudia’s birth, and died on July 11, 1945 leaving Grace a single mother. Grace moved back home to live with her parents, Allan and Jessie (Hart)Kerslake and Brother, Fred. She assisted in caring for her parents, while receiving help in raising Claudia. She once said, "They needed help, and we needed a home." She was quick to express her love and admiration for Fred, who loved and cared for Claudia as his own daughter.
After Skinny’s death, Grace began working as a cook at Springdale School in the late 1940’s. ln addition, she worked as a nurse’s aide during the summer months at the County Farm. She liked to say “I fed mouths in the winter and wiped butts in the summer.”
In 1962, Grace and Claudia moved into their own home on Christensen Rd. Graces father had given her an acre of ground back in 1941, when she and Skinny married. There they intended to build their own home. After Skinny’s death her brothers helped Grace build a starter home. The home sat vacant for the many years she spent caring for her two aging parents and raising Claudia.
Grace married Walter Stolin in 1963 and the two of them remodeled and enlarged the home. They both enjoyed long hours working outside in their spectacular yard and garden. Not long after marring Walt, Grace developed some health problem which allowed her to stay at home and once again care for all who needed her. Walter passed away on December 2, 1993, leaving Grace once again, widowed. Though widowed, Grace was never alone. She devoted her time and energy to loving absolutely everyone. Her house and heart were always open to all, especially children. She had four Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren of her own plus countless others who she proudly claimed as her own by bond and by love.
Grace never encountered a child she didn’t adore. In her eyes even the most wild and rowdy child was well behaved. She was quick to overrule ANY parent (no matter who they were) on the number of cookies children were allowed to eat at HER house. Her only surviving Brother, Dan and her many nieces and nephews came often for coffee and cookies.
Graces perseverance and strength never ceased. She continued to bake for her many kids and keep her own garden into her early 90’s. She lived on her own in her own home on her own terms until she passed away Sept 4, 2015 at the age of 96. She was an extraordinary gift to all who knew her.
She was Amazing Grace!
After Skinny’s death, Grace began working as a cook at Springdale School in the late 1940’s. ln addition, she worked as a nurse’s aide during the summer months at the County Farm. She liked to say “I fed mouths in the winter and wiped butts in the summer.”
In 1962, Grace and Claudia moved into their own home on Christensen Rd. Graces father had given her an acre of ground back in 1941, when she and Skinny married. There they intended to build their own home. After Skinny’s death her brothers helped Grace build a starter home. The home sat vacant for the many years she spent caring for her two aging parents and raising Claudia.
Grace married Walter Stolin in 1963 and the two of them remodeled and enlarged the home. They both enjoyed long hours working outside in their spectacular yard and garden. Not long after marring Walt, Grace developed some health problem which allowed her to stay at home and once again care for all who needed her. Walter passed away on December 2, 1993, leaving Grace once again, widowed. Though widowed, Grace was never alone. She devoted her time and energy to loving absolutely everyone. Her house and heart were always open to all, especially children. She had four Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren of her own plus countless others who she proudly claimed as her own by bond and by love.
Grace never encountered a child she didn’t adore. In her eyes even the most wild and rowdy child was well behaved. She was quick to overrule ANY parent (no matter who they were) on the number of cookies children were allowed to eat at HER house. Her only surviving Brother, Dan and her many nieces and nephews came often for coffee and cookies.
Graces perseverance and strength never ceased. She continued to bake for her many kids and keep her own garden into her early 90’s. She lived on her own in her own home on her own terms until she passed away Sept 4, 2015 at the age of 96. She was an extraordinary gift to all who knew her.
She was Amazing Grace!
Grace Stolin was born Feb. 28, 1919 in Springdale OR. She graduated from Corbett High School in 1937 as Valedictorian of her class. She married Claude “Skinny” Urbach in 1941.They had one daughter Claudia; she was born June 17, 1945. Skinny unfortunately became ill shortly after Claudia’s birth, and died on July 11, 1945 leaving Grace a single mother. Grace moved back home to live with her parents, Allan and Jessie (Hart)Kerslake and Brother, Fred. She assisted in caring for her parents, while receiving help in raising Claudia. She once said, "They needed help, and we needed a home." She was quick to express her love and admiration for Fred, who loved and cared for Claudia as his own daughter.
After Skinny’s death, Grace began working as a cook at Springdale School in the late 1940’s. ln addition, she worked as a nurse’s aide during the summer months at the County Farm. She liked to say “I fed mouths in the winter and wiped butts in the summer.”
In 1962, Grace and Claudia moved into their own home on Christensen Rd. Graces father had given her an acre of ground back in 1941, when she and Skinny married. There they intended to build their own home. After Skinny’s death her brothers helped Grace build a starter home. The home sat vacant for the many years she spent caring for her two aging parents and raising Claudia.
Grace married Walter Stolin in 1963 and the two of them remodeled and enlarged the home. They both enjoyed long hours working outside in their spectacular yard and garden. Not long after marring Walt, Grace developed some health problem which allowed her to stay at home and once again care for all who needed her. Walter passed away on December 2, 1993, leaving Grace once again, widowed. Though widowed, Grace was never alone. She devoted her time and energy to loving absolutely everyone. Her house and heart were always open to all, especially children. She had four Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren of her own plus countless others who she proudly claimed as her own by bond and by love.
Grace never encountered a child she didn’t adore. In her eyes even the most wild and rowdy child was well behaved. She was quick to overrule ANY parent (no matter who they were) on the number of cookies children were allowed to eat at HER house. Her only surviving Brother, Dan and her many nieces and nephews came often for coffee and cookies.
Graces perseverance and strength never ceased. She continued to bake for her many kids and keep her own garden into her early 90’s. She lived on her own in her own home on her own terms until she passed away Sept 4, 2015 at the age of 96. She was an extraordinary gift to all who knew her.
She was Amazing Grace!
After Skinny’s death, Grace began working as a cook at Springdale School in the late 1940’s. ln addition, she worked as a nurse’s aide during the summer months at the County Farm. She liked to say “I fed mouths in the winter and wiped butts in the summer.”
In 1962, Grace and Claudia moved into their own home on Christensen Rd. Graces father had given her an acre of ground back in 1941, when she and Skinny married. There they intended to build their own home. After Skinny’s death her brothers helped Grace build a starter home. The home sat vacant for the many years she spent caring for her two aging parents and raising Claudia.
Grace married Walter Stolin in 1963 and the two of them remodeled and enlarged the home. They both enjoyed long hours working outside in their spectacular yard and garden. Not long after marring Walt, Grace developed some health problem which allowed her to stay at home and once again care for all who needed her. Walter passed away on December 2, 1993, leaving Grace once again, widowed. Though widowed, Grace was never alone. She devoted her time and energy to loving absolutely everyone. Her house and heart were always open to all, especially children. She had four Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren of her own plus countless others who she proudly claimed as her own by bond and by love.
Grace never encountered a child she didn’t adore. In her eyes even the most wild and rowdy child was well behaved. She was quick to overrule ANY parent (no matter who they were) on the number of cookies children were allowed to eat at HER house. Her only surviving Brother, Dan and her many nieces and nephews came often for coffee and cookies.
Graces perseverance and strength never ceased. She continued to bake for her many kids and keep her own garden into her early 90’s. She lived on her own in her own home on her own terms until she passed away Sept 4, 2015 at the age of 96. She was an extraordinary gift to all who knew her.
She was Amazing Grace!
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