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ELIZABETH "BETTY" P. GRANGE
June 17, 1925 ~ April 25, 2015
Elizabeth Pearl Hall Grange, 89, of Vancouver, WA, passed away April 25, 2015, seven weeks before her 90th birthday. She was born in Nephi, UT, on June 17, 1925, and graduated from high school in 1943.
Betty joined the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II and met 2nd Lt. James Grange in Madigan Hospital at Fort Lewis. They were married for 63 years and always lived in Vancouver. She was an RN at the Alcoa Aluminum plant and St. Joseph's Hospital.
Betty was best known as a faithful member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother.
She loved being with her large family, sleepovers with her granddaughters, genealogy, raising raspberries, quilting, knitting, crossword puzzles, and watching BYU sports.
Betty is survived by her five children: MaryAnne Ross (Yelm), Nancy Mahuika (Vancouver), John (Denver), Jeff (Vancouver), and Tom (Vancouver); 22 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; a grandson and a great-grandson.
A viewing will be Sat., May 2nd, 10-11 a.m. at the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside and burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Garden of Prayer. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7101 NE 166th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Betty's honor to a charity of your choice.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Mrs Grange we miss you and Mr Grange so much. You were a cherished and ver much loved friend and neighbor, God bless you we look forward in seeing you in heaven one day.
Richard and Anita White
Friend
April 23, 2019
Mrs Grange We will miss you very much.When Richard and I married and came back here to live you welcomed me as if I was one of the family. You and Mr Grange were such Great Friends and Richard and I love and will miss you very much Love always in Christ.
Richard Anita White
May 8, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our mother and your mother were good friends from long ago and our mother passed away on Monday. I have heard so many good memories from mom about Betty. I know they are enjoying each others company again.
David Worwood
April 30, 2015
Mahalo Nui Loa Sister Grange for touching many lives who knew you. When Alice and I moved to Vancouver, WA. We were blessed to know you. We remember coming to your home, you made us feel as if we knew you for a long time. Your kindness and hospitality will never be forgotten. May God bless you for the legacy you are leaving for your children, grandchildren.Kudah Hafiz,Daud sahim
Daud Sahim
April 30, 2015
My loving thoughts and prayers to all of the Grange family. Betty was an inspiration, she gave so much and asked for so little. I will miss our talks and time spent together.
Debbi Jo Wilde
April 30, 2015
Dear Nancy.
From an old friend from the past my condolences.
Ernie Reiberg
April 29, 2015
Sincere condolence for the passing of a dear sister and friend. She was loved by all. We will miss her. We send our love to her family of which we have known for many years.
Jim and Enid Claire Wasden
April 29, 2015
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