Grace Ann Sickler

1939 - 2020

Grace Sickler Grace Ann Sickler passed away on March 17, 2020 in Novato, California. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Louis Greatorex and Alice Judson Greatorex on August 3, 1939. While in Waterbury, Grace enjoyed time with her 10 brothers and sisters and was an active member of Leavenworth High School. She met her future husband, Sherold Ed Sickler, while working at his parents' hardware store. A few years after the two were married, they left Connecticut and relocated to California to raise their young family. They started their new life in San Francisco. Later they moved to Marin County, living in Mill Valley, San Anselmo and finally Novato. When her boys were young, Grace worked part-time at Sears. She later became a valued employee at Macy's in San Rafael and Terra Linda, where she retired after 30 plus years. In retirement Grace took amazing care of her husband Ed until he passed from Alzheimers. She belonged to exercise, Bridge, and Canasta groups, played Bingo, enjoyed relaxing at the community pool with neighbors and spending time with family and friends. She had a quick wit, easy laugh, tireless energy, and would be the first to volunteer to help in any situation. Grace is predeceased by her husband Ed, her parents and her 10 brothers and sisters. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her sons, Kent Sickler (Bill Lundin), Jeff Sickler (Jill); grandchildren Craig, Trevor and Jenny Sickler; as well as many friends. She will be missed greatly by all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Alz.org/get-inloved-now/donate. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.