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GLADYS EVELYN SHELTON
June 12, 1920 ˜ August 12, 2019
At the age of 99 glorious years, Gladys Evelyn Shelton of Vancouver, WA, entered the gates of Heaven on August 12, 2019, at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, after a long struggle with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.
Born June 12, 1920, first born child of Otto and Ellen Bloomquist. She grew up with 2 brothers, Harold and Bob Bloomquist on a farm in Battle Ground, WA. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1938.
She met the love of her life, Eino William Mattila at a dance in Hockinson, WA. They were married on August 23, 1941. They lived on a farm in Hockinson for 32 years and raised three children, Ronald Alvin, born in 1943, Betty Lou in 1945, and Linda Marie in 1947.
Gladys went to school and got her Licensed Practical Nurses License and worked for many years at a nursing home in Battle Ground. After the tragic death of her husband Eino in 1962, she went back to school and got her X-ray and Lab Technicians license and worked for 20 years at Medco Family Practice Clinic in Vancouver, retiring from nursing in 1984.
Gladys is survived by her 2 daughters, Betty Bombardier and Linda Groom; and one stepson, Bill Shelton. She was also the proud grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Brian Bombardier, Dan Bombardier, Roger Mattila, Jason Mattila and Shawn Groom. She also adored her three great-grandchildren, Kyle Bombardier and Isabella and Adelynn Groom.
Those who preceded her in death include her son, Ronald Mattila; stepdaughter, Sherri Norvell; grandson, Jason Mattila; two brothers, Harold and Bob Bloomquist; and husband, William Shelton.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Ray Hickey House for their help and loving care of our mother during her stay.
A memorial service is planned for Sept. 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Hockinson.
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5 Entries
In loving memory of grandma Shelton.
Otwell Layton
September 18, 2019
May you rest in peace, dear Gladys. You were so caring for all.
Otwell Layton
September 18, 2019
Dear Betty and Linda - Your mother's kindness and joyful spirit were an inspiration to everyone. Hope you find comfort knowing many, many care.
Jan Gustafson Storm
August 31, 2019
Here at Elim Gladys was a bit of a celebrity. Her long history as an active and involved church member covered leadership roles and includes stories of legend. She is not only a big piece of our history she is yet a part of our heart.
Steven Smeback
August 26, 2019
Gladys was a kind woman who always was friendly and willing to help another person. Gladys stayed in touch with her friends. May her soul Rest In Peace. Ken Herman
Kenneth Herman
Friend
August 20, 2019
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