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Sylvia Denham Obituary
Sylvia Mae Denham passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2011. She came into this world on May 27, 1938. She grew up, lived and raised her family in Thurston County.
She was one of six children born to the late Agnes and Emil C. Lovely. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Frances L. Denham, daughter Pauline, and brother Eugene Lovely.
She is survived by and fondly remembered by her nine children, Raymond, Randy, Russell, William, Stacy, and Ester Denham, Evelyn Reed, Jeanette Forhan, and Pennie Kanpling; four siblings, Emily Tillman, Patricia Goldsby, LeRoy Lovely, and Emil A. Lovely; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; countless other family and friends.
Sylvia was a devoted Granger, a 50 year 7th degree member, which she served in many capacities, holding many offices including Master. She participated and judged many Grange contests including baking, sewing, and crafts. Sylvia enjoyed and excelled at creating agricultural displays for the Grange exhibits at state and county fairs, winning many awards. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping and being with her family.
Sylvia was a loving wife, mother and devoted friend. She touched the lives of so many people in our community. She will be truly missed.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Friday March 11, at 11:00a.m. A reception will follow at South Union Grange Hall.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia Denham
Kathy Abernathy-Robinson
April 5, 2011
To the Denham family,
Your Momma was quite a lady! I knew her through her involvment in the Grange. My Mom and I enjoyed the activities she was associated with especially her hard work with the Jr. Grange kids. We were invited to multiple events and treated like royalty when we arrived. She was a true Granger and an example for the rest of us to follow. She welcomed everyone into her heart and will be missed by so many.
Hugs to all of you, time will heal your pain.
1-800 Kathy and Ruthmae Tillery (RIP)
Margaret (Sumers) Shortman
March 16, 2011
Russell, Im sorry to hear of your Mother's passing, you and your family are in my thoughts!
Elizabeth Linville
March 15, 2011
Gramma you were the glue to the family and will be missed and thought of on every Holiday and Birthday, because you played a big part in all of them. Without you there would have never been all of us. I hope every one takes with them the love and joy you brought into all the lives you have touched, and shared paths with. Im going to miss you dearly until we meet again.. Love you gramma
Tasha Vermillion
March 12, 2011
we all love and miss you gramma but my heart is at ease knowing that your not in pain anymore. LOVE YOU LOTS
pennie kampling
March 11, 2011
i am going to mes you mom love you pennie
Dave Weisenburg
March 10, 2011
It was a pleasure knowing you Sylvia, I greatly appreciated your welcoming into your home treating my like a family member, when I had no place else to go.
Dave Weisenburg
Sylvia at the Grange Christmas Party December 2010
March 10, 2011
Elizabeth Glenn
March 10, 2011
Bye Grandma, we will see you later.
Thomas Christian
March 10, 2011
Hi Kids, sorry to hear about Sylvia.
You are all in my thoughts.
Tom Christian
Jennifer Webb
March 10, 2011
Sylvia will be missed by all. I am sorry I cant make it to be with the family. Hugs to all. Love Jennifer Webb
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