Obituary: Gralapp, Marlene R.

Age 74

Sun., Nov. 29, 2015

GRALAPP, Marlene R. Passed away November 23, 2015, she was born on December 5, 1941 in Dayton, WA.

She is survived by her four sons Jon (Michelle) Overmyer, Leon (Jinny) Overmyer, Troy Overmyer and Bubba (Aubrey) Gralapp along with eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sisters: Debbie, Sheila, Tanya and Norma and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Merle Walter and sister Nancy.

She is a member of the Reardan Methodist Church, Honorary chapter farmer Reardan FFA, served on the Reardan Mule Day’s committee for many years and was also citizen of the year.

Mother advisor for Rainbow girls and taught swim lessons for many years.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Reardan Methodist Church, Reardan, WA with Pastor Larry Anderson, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Marlene would like memorial may be made to the Reardan FFA Scholarship fund or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the Gralapp family.

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