Grace LaVerne Lemon, 73, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2012 surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Grace will be missed greatly by all those who knew her.
Born August 1, 1939 in Concrete, WA, she was the daughter of Phillip and Matilda Taylor. Grace was life-long resident of Skagit County, living most of her life in Marblemount, WA. According to her she lived in Marblemount 50 years and 1 month! She and her husband of 34 years, Bob Reece, moved to Mount Vernon in 1990.
Grace graduated from Concrete High School in 1958. She married her first husband Andy Lemon on September 16, 1960 until his death in 1978. Grace was a cosmetologist working for Eulie’s Beauty Shop in the 70’s, and after moving to Mount Vernon in 1990 she worked at Brown’s Beauty Supply.
Grace’s greatest joy was her family. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband Bob, baking, crafts, crocheting, and shopping.
Grace is survived by her husband, Bob Reece of the family home in Mount Vernon, daughters Barbara LeGro of Mount Vernon, and Lynda (Steve) Stout of Concrete, mother, Tillie Taylor, Sisters Phyllis (Les) Eldridge, Pauline (Wally) Wenrick, brother Paul (Jan) Taylor, grandchildren Brittany LeGro, Andy Stout, Alyssa (Ryan) Ringhouse, and Kristen LeGro, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Andy Lemon, in 1978, and her father, Phillip Taylor, in 2004.
Funeral services will be held at Lemley Chapel on Saturday October 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Rolland Turner officiating. Graveside services will follow at Union Cemetery in Sedro Woolley.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Skagit Valley Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 307 S. 13th Street, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
My Aunt Grace was always a superstar …she taught me all about makeup and having fun..she was a ray of sunshine in my uncle’s life…I will always remember her so fondly. Barb and Lynda, you were raised the right way..she was a wonderful mother, and so proud of you both. Love you girls, Vicki Roetman Frank
To Aunt Tillie and family,
We pray for your continuing comfort.
God be with you.
My earliest memories were of Grace and her family–We were friends for over 70 years–sister-in-laws for 20 years and neighbors for 50 years – and we were always only ’39’ We shared many good times and some that weren’t–She was always upbeat about her battle with cancer–The staff at the Cancer Center send their condolences to the family–Lynda and Barb your mom was so proud of you and I hope the good memories will help with the loss you feel
Aunt Pat -Lemon-Nelson
Grace was one of the most beautiful and classiest women I have ever met. I am so sorry and hope all of you can remember all the good times and what a great person she was. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
So many memories, living next door when we were little girls, riding the bus home in Junior High and early high school and in the most recent years, our September gathering at the Nelson Beachouse in early September. Of course, we would also have to have a few good seafood meals during the two weeks or so we were in WA. You will be missed Grace, but we are so glad you are no longer suffering through all the medical treatments. I wish Bob, the girls and your extended family only good thoughts and memories.
Bob, Barb, Linda and family,
We are so proud to be considered as part of the family and have so many fun memories. For twenty two years Grace made me laugh. I can’t help but chuckle when I think of how my kids thought that she was a retired movie star! Nichole reminded of that and looking back on it now I can see why when she was 10-11 she thought that her mom knew Marilyn Monroe!
Thanks to Grace and Bob we spent many a weekend relaxing in an RV park seeing which one of us could create the best mixed drink. You always made space for us in your home when we visited and treated us well (as we used to say at Hotel Reece). It’s very hard to lose a friend who was my best shopping buddy, when ever I see something in hot pink or bright turquiose I will always think of Grace, there was nothing boring about her and she would not be caught wearing beige…..I don’t think she knew it existed:)
Grace was a colorful, fun loving friend. She viewed the world as a wonderful place to explore. We hope that the family is comforted by knowing how proud she was of them and her small town humble beginnings. Now we will have to fill the hole in our hearts with remembering all the fun, love and laughs she gave us.
Much love to you from us.
Jess and Colleen
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Grace, but I know the family. She was a very beautiful woman. My Grandmother Imogene grew up in Marblemount /Concrete, and was a very close friend of Phil and Tillie Taylor. In fact many times, she would reminisce about bouncing Tillie’s little son, Paul on her knee .Watching him grow up into a handsome man in Uniform with the Sedro Woolley Police Dept. I haven’t seen Paul for many years,so I am not sure what he is doing these days. All of my elder family has passed on now, but I wanted to write and express my deepest sympathy to the family who once was so dear to my grandmother and her family throughout the years.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Her Journey’s Just Begun
Don’t think of her as gone away –
Her journey has just begun
Life holds many facets
The Earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And she was loved so very much.
~ Ellen Brenneman
Bob, Barb and Lynda: God took one of the best when He took Grace. She was a lovely person and a dear friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With God’s blessings, Marlys Simmons
Lynda, Barb and family,
Very sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she fought to the very end. May the many wonderful memories you have help you through the difficult days ahead. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
James & Shelley Ferguson
Bob, Barb, and lynda We are so sorry for your loss, Grace will be missed alot your family is in our prayers and The Lord will Comfort you and your family at all times God Bless, Adrine, Faraz and family.
I did not know Grace real well but I knew Lynda very well, I`m so sorry for your loss,I`m sure she will be missed by all.
Bob, Barbara, and Lynda Anut Grace will be missed so much. I know she is looking down on all of you and that god has a special person up in heaven with him now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori Lemon Lee
Bob, Barb, Lynda~ I am so sorry for your loss! I loved Grace- as she always had a ready smile & hug for me! I am just so sad to hear she is gone and will have you in my prayers. May God comfort you and bring healing from the pain of missing your moms presence in your lives. Take and care, with warm regards, Debbra (Fry) & family