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1925
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2020
Grace Etheridge Obituary
San Diego
Grace Elizabeth (Sutton) Etheridge, born March 3, 1925, passed away April 23, 2020, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla due to complications of COVID-19. Luther Estel Lee' Etheridge, born August 13, 1920, passed away May 16, 2020, at home under hospice care, also due to complications of COVID-19. Shortly before her death, Grace had just celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends.
On August 11, 2019, friends and family celebrated with Lee and Grace on their 75th wedding anniversary. They leave behind one daughter, artist-pianist and teacher, Kay Etheridge, DMA. Lee spent most of his career as Financial Manager for Henry C. Beck Commercial Construction Co. While they lived in Phoenix, Grace was Manager of Data Recording at U-Haul, Co. headquarters. Music was always a centerpiece in the Etheridge family. Lee was a gifted tenor who studied formally in high school, then continued to sing during his college years. Just before WWII, he enlisted in the Navy, and while serving in New Zealand, he had the pleasure of being the soloist with the Artie Shaw Band on their various tours around the islands. Grace, a gifted pianist and musician, began playing for church services as a young teenager. She remained active as pianist or organist at the various churches they attended.Their lives were dedicated to loving and serving God. Their ministry through music continued throughout their lives together. Their graveside service in Dallas, and their memorial service in San Diego, will be scheduled at a later time.
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for Grace Etheridge
Ken Sutton
August 3, 2024
Grace was a dear and sweet sister. I loved her very much
Mary Lynn and Scott Peters
August 26, 2020
We count it a privilege to have been friends with Grace and Estel for several years in Dallas. Estel was minister of music at our church and he sang at our wedding. My mother’s favorite song was ‘TIL the Storm Passes Over. In my mind I can still hear him singing that. Precious memories!
Jan Kampen
August 25, 2020
Your parents were like my parents. We took vacations together and we spent holidays together. There are so many memories but as an adult I loved coming out to San Diego to visit all of you! We would go to there favorite places to eat!! I was blessed to be able to attend their 75th Anniversary and Graces 95th Birthday celebration! I feel blessed to have been related to them.
Cynthia Bell
August 24, 2020
Very sweet people.
Gene & Bev Archer
August 11, 2020
Beverly recalls her uncle Lee recounting his invitation to go on tour with Joey Brown following their stint in the service.
Lee turned him down for he felt called to serve the Lord with his talent. Joey went on to become a Movie & TV Star. Lee went on to serve the Lord his entire life.
Gene and Beverly Archer
Rick and Melva
August 9, 2020
We so enjoyed being a part of their lives these past few years. God's grace be with you.
Kenneth Sutton
August 9, 2020
She was my sister. I loved her dearly. Ken
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