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Virginia Gray Obituary


VIRGINIA GRAY
July 21, 1928 ~ August 18, 2016
"She will be missed by all who knew and loved her."

Virginia Gray, 88, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016. She was born in Artesian, SD to Dale and Lucinda Shoemaker and had three sisters. She lived in the Battle Ground / Vancouver, WA area most of her life.
Virginia was married to Louis E. Gray for 68 years, who preceded her in death.
She was an accomplished seamstress, oil and china painter, and porcelain artist. Many have been blessed by her gifts throughout the years.
Virginia was a beautician by trade and had a beauty shop in Emerald Terrace and Kamlu retirement homes where she served many seniors until well into her seventies.
She was a member of the American Business Women's Association.
Virginia and Louie raised four children, Juanita Carlson (Steve), Stanley Gray (Carol), Kathy Prew (George), and Lisa Skaist (Howard). They also had nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Please sign her guest book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 28, 2016.
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Dear family, Mom, Adele Johnston, was very surprised to hear Virginia passed away. They shared birthdays so close, took wonderful trips together, attended ABWA meetins, and both worked at Kamlu almost forever. We loved Louie and your mom both. Hugs and condolences. ..she will be missed greatly. Adele Johnston and Molly

Adele Johnston

September 19, 2016

Nita, Kathy, Stan and Lisa and families: We have so many fond memories of your Mom. She always made us feel so welcome with her smile and interest in our family. The last time we saw her was when both she and Don were in Rehab at Fort Vancouver Convalescent--we had a good visit then. She was a lovely lady and someone I always admired. Love to you all; Don and Judy Sproul

September 5, 2016

Virginia took me to my first American Business Women's convention

Cornelia (Corkie) Stewart

August 30, 2016

Deepest sympathy, Juanita and families, for the loss of your Mother. I have such fond memories of her leading our Blue Bird and Campfire groups when in grade school. Such a lovely lady with a great smile, lots of patience and the mother of one of my cherished school friends.

August 29, 2016

My deepest sympathy, Juanita and families, for your great loss. Your Mom was such a sweet lady whom I always admired. Lovely memories of her being our Bluebird and Campfire Girls leader. She had so much patience with us. Beautiful lady!!

August 29, 2016

was a neighbor on St. Johns road growing up as a kid Knew her. At Kamlu hair dresser where I worked The loveliest of ladies.

Jo Anna Boehmer-Eisenbise

August 28, 2016

Stan, Kathy and family our deepest sympathy Bruce and KathyBarker

August 28, 2016

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