Lucile Flatt

Lucile Flatt January 30, 1910 – May 15, 2012 102 Years Old. Marjorie Lucile was born on the Pratt family farm in Anita, Iowa, to Clyde Jerome Pratt and Myrtle Louise (Alexander) Pratt. The doctor who delivered her arrived by horse and buggy. Several years later, her father moved the family to Gillett Grove, Iowa, where he bought a General Store. Lucile loved playing in the flour bin and eating the stick candy that they sold. At the age of nine years old, they moved to Paoli, Colorado, where her father owned a wheat farm. She walked one and three quarter miles across the prairie to a one-room country schoolhouse. Lucile went to the neighboring town to attend high school. She had to stay in a dormitory during the week, as it was too far to go home each night. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1927, and spent a year working to save enough money to continue her education. With the money she earned and a scholarship, she was able to attend Colorado Women's College (CWC) in Denver, CO. During her second year there, Lucile's classmates voted her May Queen, and her picture was in the Denver Post. She graduated from CWC in 1930, with an Associate Degree in Science. Lucile then went on to Colorado Agriculture and Mechanical College in Ft. Collins, CO. She majored in Home Economics, was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta social sorority, and received her 75-year membership pin in 2006. She was also nominated for membership in Omicron Nu, an academic honorary sorority for Home Economics majors. She graduated from Colorado A & M with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932. Lucile's first job after graduation, was as a teacher in a one-room country schoolhouse. She taught grades one through eight and had eight students in her classes. She prepared the eigth graders to take, and hopefully pass, the county tests, so they could enter high school. While in Ft. Collins, Lucile met and married David Enos Flatt on June 28th, 1934. They set up housekeeping in Sheridan, Wyoming. In 1937, their daughter, Mary Lou, was born. A year and a half later, they moved to Denver, CO, and then to Durango, CO, where their son, David Clyde, was born in 1940. In 1941, they moved to Grand Junction, CO, where their daughter, Patty Ann, was born in 1944. After living in Grand Junction for five years they moved to Paonia, CO. Lucile taught third grade for two years, and was also a Brownie Scout Leader. They returned to Grand Junction in 1950. Lucile was a 60 year member of the First United Methodist Church. She was active in the Women's Society Of Christian Service. She held every office through her years of service, and also held several District Offices.She was awarded a 50-year membership certificate and received an Outstanding Service Award. Lucile belonged to the American Association of University Women and received her 50-year membership award. She was a member of Eastern Star Sunshine Chapter and received her 25 year, membership pin. She belonged to Rebekah Lodge, Grand Valley #40, where she received her 35 year pin. Lucile was a charter member of. P.E.O Chapter GF. She also belonged to Wednesday Evening Dinner Bridge Club, and Thursday Afternoon Bridge Group. Lucile had lived at the Fountains since 2002. She enjoyed the art group, exercise class, and the many social activities and outings provided for the residents. She was always ready to play bridge any time, as well as, read the latest books recommended by friends. Because of a recent illness she had been moved to LaVilla Grande Nursing Home. Her parents, and her husband of 68 years, David Enos Flatt, preceded her in death. Survivors include her three children, Mary Lou Sherry (Darnell) of Casper, Wyoming; David C. Flatt (Shari) of Telluride, CO, and Cave Creek, Arizona, and Patty A. Stark (Bob) of Bend Oregon; grandchildren, Timothy D. Sherry (Nadine); Daniel L. Sherry (Michele); Marnell Lucile Dwyer (Erik); Kamera Flatt; Eric David Flatt (Christine); Brett A. Stark, and and Dawn R. Stark; great-grandchildren, Johnathan L. Sherry; Jordan D. Sherry; Janae E. Sherry; Connor M. Dwyer; Mackenzie L. Dwyer; Cole H. Howie, and Jake D. Flatt; great-great-grandchildren, Caelyn R. Sherry and Fallyn Isabella Sherry. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery on Orchard Mesa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, 522 White Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 or Hospice & Paliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary.