Loading...
Loading...
Grace Theresa Yarr-Nash Grace Theresa Yarr-Nash, 82, left this world peacefully April 1. 2007, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Family and friends surrounded her. A funeral Mass was held Wednesday at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. The Rev. Michael Ryan officiated. Pallbearers included George Nash, Bill LeDrew, Dan Morgan, Mel Morgan Jr., Mark Morgan, Tucker Barksdale and Steve lager. She was laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline, Wash,, next to her beloved husband, George. Grace was born June 3, 1924, in Seattle to Katherine and Daniel Yarr. She was raised in Shelton. Washington, and graduated from Irene 5. Reed High School. She married the love of her life, George Nash, on Dec. 20, 1952. Grace was one of the early Alaskan Airline stewardesses and flew on the airline's first scheduled flight. She lost her husband in a plane crash in 1954. Grace never remarried. After the birth of her son, George, in 1954, she lived in Shelton and Seattle, then moved back to Anchorage in 1966. She worked for the Municipality of Anchorage in the prosecutor’s office until her retirement. Her family wrote, "We will always remember Grace with a smile. Through her many hardships, her cup was always half full. She was always the life of the party, with the balance of unshakeable faith. Once described as a cross between Carol Charming and Mother Theresa, she was truly full of Love and Laughter. We are blessed to have had her inspiration." Grace is survived by her son, George J. Nash of Houston, Texas; sister. Sally Morgan of Shelton, Wash; sister-in-Iaw, Roxie Yarr of lndianola, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George; sister Marie Yarr-Sewell; and brother. Daniel Yarr. Grace supported many missionaries. and the family would like to ask that any donations be directed as 50. Friends who would like to send condolences may mail them to George Nash, 1701 Herman Drive, 14F, Houston, TX 77004. — Paid Obituary Notice , OCR Text: Grace Theresa Yarr-Nash Grace Theresa Yarr-Nash, 82, left this world peacefully April 1. 2007, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Family and friends surrounded her. A funeral Mass was held Wednesday at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. The Rev. Michael Ryan officiated. Pallbearers included George Nash, Bill LeDrew, Dan Morgan, Mel Morgan Jr., Mark Morgan, Tucker Barksdale and Steve lager. She was laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline, Wash,, next to her beloved husband, George. Grace was born June 3, 1924, in Seattle to Katherine and Daniel Yarr. She was raised in Shelton. Washington, and graduated from Irene 5. Reed High School. She married the love of her life, George Nash, on Dec. 20, 1952. Grace was one of the early Alaskan Airline stewardesses and flew on the airline's first scheduled flight. She lost her husband in a plane crash in 1954. Grace never remarried. After the birth of her son, George, in 1954, she lived in Shelton and Seattle, then moved back to Anchorage in 1966. She worked for the Municipality of Anchorage in the prosecutor’s office until her retirement. Her family wrote, "We will always remember Grace with a smile. Through her many hardships, her cup was always half full. She was always the life of the party, with the balance of unshakeable faith. Once described as a cross between Carol Charming and Mother Theresa, she was truly full of Love and Laughter. We are blessed to have had her inspiration." Grace is survived by her son, George J. Nash of Houston, Texas; sister. Sally Morgan of Shelton, Wash; sister-in-Iaw, Roxie Yarr of lndianola, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George; sister Marie Yarr-Sewell; and brother. Daniel Yarr. Grace supported many missionaries. and the family would like to ask that any donations be directed as 50. Friends who would like to send condolences may mail them to George Nash, 1701 Herman Drive, 14F, Houston, TX 77004. — Paid Obituary Notice , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,Y Last Name,Yarr-Nash, Grace Theresa.tif,Yarr-Nash, Grace Theresa.tif, Yarr-Nash, Grace Theresa.tif

Error!

Ok

Success!

Ok