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- [S908] Obituary of Maxine Lucille GRAY, (Name: Oregonian, The; Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; Date: 04 Nov 2020;).
Maxine Lucille Gray
Aug. 23, 1927 - Oct. 23, 2020
Maxine was born in Portland, Oregon to Mary and Valerian Rose, attending Gregory Heights Grade School, Grant High School, Oregon State and Portland State Universities graduating with a BA Education. She was married to Robert H. Gray on August 1, 1948 and is survived by her four children, Lesley Sutter (David, dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, and Robert H. Gray Jr (Maria), ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Maxine was a lifelong learner and a beloved third grade teacher in the Reynolds School District. She lived her creed, and never missed the opportunity to remind all near her that the “creative and intelligent are never bored”. She was a member of the PEO sisterhood for 35 years, ceaselessly supporting women’s education. Maxine’s interest in art took her all over the world visiting galleries and learning from various cultures, however she always returned to her favorite local destination, Cannon Beach, Oregon. There Maxine immersed herself in family, gathered to enjoy the summers, walking to Haystack Rock, singing the Alphabet song backwards, playing spoons, and eating lasagna. Maxine loved her family dearly. She was always available to help, having the innate ability to recognize when any of her children or grandchildren needed it whether requested or not.
Maxine and Bob retired to Napa, CA where she volunteered as a docent at the local art museums, returning to Portland in 2003 after Bob’s passing as a resident of Holladay Park Plaza. She was at the center of social and educational activities, played bridge and delighted at entertaining in the dining room.
Late in her life Maxine participated in a neurological study of the human brain to advance the knowledge of Alzheimer’s. She continues to give and educate even post mortem. It is her request that any donations be made to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation whose slogan is “this will help fuel our research and work-so we can make discoveries faster, save more lives and give hope to millions.”
She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
A private committal service at Willamette National Cemetery will take place on November 13th at 2:30PM. Please contact Lori Vranizan, lorivranizan@me.com if you wish to attend.
(This shorter obituary was found on legacy.com...)
Maxine, loved by all who knew her, especially her children and family, Lesley Sutter (Dave, Dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, Robert Gray Jr., (Maria); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
- [S1226] Obituary of David Ray SUTTER, (Name: Oregonian, The; Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; Date: 26 Mar 2020;).
David Ray Sutter
Jan. 18, 1942 - March 19, 2020
David Sutter died Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Cancun, Mexico, from complications following brain surgery.
David Ray Sutter was born in Port Angeles, the first child of Marcelene and Ray Sutter. His siblings, Paul and MaryAnn followed 3 and 5 years later. He grew up in the Grant district of Portland attending Kennedy Grade School, Benson High School and Portland State University while having a loyalty to Oregon State University.
His lifelong foundry industry career began at Van Rich Casting as an electrician, then Durametal as foundry superintendent and finally as owner of Northwest Industrial and Foundry Supply Co., until his retirement several years ago.
Dave was adventuresome, taking his annual fall 'drive about' visiting and hiking national parks, winter snow skiing in Oregon and Utah, shore fishing at Frenchman's Bar, golfing at Royal Oaks, reading voraciously and watching Hallmark movies.
Dave was truly a great father, husband, grandfather and friend. To describe Dave as great is not really enough, he was a man who loved life and believed everyday was his chance to learn something new and to do something special.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lesley; children, Bradley Sutter (Trish), Suzanne Taylor (Matt), Tiffany Jung (Joseph); stepchildren, Andrew Zuercher (Cristina), Keri dos Santos (Mark) and Jeni Zuercher; many grandchildren; brother, Paul Sutter (Sherri); sister, MaryAnn Terrall (Terry); and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held once the gathering restrictions are lifted.
- [S1038] Washington, U.S., Marriage Index, 1969-2017.
Name: Lesley M Gray
Maiden Name: Gray
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 2017
Marriage Place: Clark, Washington, USA
Marriage License Place: Clark, Washington, USA
Spouse: David R Sutter
- [S81] GRAY, Lesley Mary, Email of 08 Dec 2023.
David Sutter passed away in March of 2020, and Chris Zuercher passed away in 2022.
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1942 - 2020 (78 years)
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