Gertrude Marie Nevills

94, native of Eureka, passed away at her home September 5, 2010. She was born August 23, 1916 to pioneer parents Jay Joseph and Estelle Mildred Smith. She graduated from Eureka High School and married Ralph Nevills in 1935. After retirement they traveled extensively all over the United States and Canada in their motor home. After celebrating 60 years together, her eternal sweetheart passed away February 21, 1995. Survivors include daughter Margaret Huff and husband, Perry of Arroyo Grande CA, son Edward Nevills and wife Frances of Fortuna CA, and daughter, Judith Cookson and husband, Peter of Dover DE. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Marie excelled in the homemaking arts and blessed the lives of hundreds with her talents and service. She served in various leadership roles and performed countless hours of service in the PTA, Good Sam RV Club, Relief Society and Young Women's organizations in her church. In her later years, she continued to help the less fortunate by knitting hundreds of leper bandages, hats and slippers for humanitarian projects sponsored by her church. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 17, 2010, 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Dolbeer Street, Eureka. Interment will be at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.