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Grace N. Young
Resident of San Jose
Born: March 5, 1910
Died: December 2, 2010
Grace was born in Poe Valley, Oregon and spent many years in Vallejo, California with her family. She lived a full and happy 100 years and is survived by daughters Grace (David) Cox, Joan (Carlo) Iorizzo; son Thomas (Marge) Compton; grandchildren Jeff Cox, Warren (Hillarie) Cox, Carla (Sid) Leonhardt, Anthony Iorizzo, Robert Compton and Daniel Compton; great grandchildren Zeff Iorizzo, Alex Compton and Griffin Cox and numerous nieces and nephews.
She loved gardening, riding horses, sewing, painting, the color pink, shopping and at one time singing with a group of ladies called the Singing Belles.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation on Tuesday, December 7th 7-9pm. Services on Wednesday, December 8th 11:00am. Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe & Sharon Vargas
December 18, 2010
Our condolences go out to the family. She was a beautiful person. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Lori Hofstrand
December 12, 2010
My condolences go out to the family. Grace was a joy to talk to. I have fond memories of Grace when she attended First Baptist Church. A beautiful lady.
Dixie Jacobsen
December 9, 2010
I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. She was a sweet lady. I remember her from First Baptist Church in Vallejo. She was in my Fish and Loaves Group years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love and prayers, Dixie
Julie Seebruch
December 8, 2010
My condolences go out to your family....it sounds like she had a wonderful fulfilling life and I hope that brings you comfort. I know Zeff was very fond of his Grandma Young and Isabel admired her very much. I'm sure the thought of her will always bring smiles.
December 7, 2010
Grace was the mother of a very close friend,Joan Iorizzo. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed seeing and talking to her. We will miss her.
Marge and Gary Cox
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