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1913
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2013
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Gladys Renfrow Obituary
Gladys was born October 8, 1913, in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, where she also grew up and attended schools. On December 7, 1931, Gladys married LeRoy Renfrow in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. He preceded her in death in 2000. They moved to Ellensburg in 1937.
Gladys was a longtime member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed camping and was a member of the Good Sams Club.
She is survived by her sons, Wyman Renfrow (Rosy) of Ellensburg and Wayne Renfrow (Fran) of Sun City West, AZ; sister, Eyvonne Perrault of Arlington, WA ; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Ellensburg at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, with a reception immediately to follow at Hearthstone Cottage's Garden Walk Room, 802 E. Mountain View Ave. Burial will take place Saturday at noon at IOOF Cemetery preceding the service. Viewing will be 3:00–5:00 p.m. Friday and 11:00-12:00 Saturday at Steward & Williams Tribute Center.
Steward & Williams Tribute Center is in care of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the First Christian Church or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.steward-williams.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Renfrow
Patti (Nevins) Whitman
January 21, 2013
Wyman,
I was so sorry to read about your Mom.
Please know you are in my thoughts!
January 18, 2013
Aunt Gladys was such a very very special Aunt, I am going to miss her alot. Mick and Pat St.Luise
Margo Winegar
January 17, 2013
Sorry about the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Rutter
January 17, 2013
I will miss you greatly! Always remember that I love you!
Marcia Hedrick
January 16, 2013
Wyman and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of your Mom. She looked like she was just a sweet lady.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Marcia Hedrick
January 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Liz Henneke
January 16, 2013
Wyman, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Liz Henneke
wallace rutter
January 16, 2013
I have blest to have Gladys all my years. She was a wonderful aunt, a sister to my mom.
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