Lois Marian Grable-Burgess

Lois Marian Grable-Burgess, a longtime Wenatchee, WA, resident, passed away January 1, 2018, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 1928, to Gerald and Irene Wilson. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence L. "Larry" Grable, two years after graduation, when he returned from the military, in 1948. Lois and Larry shared 58 years of marriage until cancer took his life. Lois had a life full of adventure and interests. Snowmobiling, often with friends, lasted over 35 years. They saw the Cascades at the most beautiful time of the year, and especially loved the Shady Pass area and the Entiat Valley. Riding 50 miles in one day was not uncommon. Lois was an avid and talented painter, a hobby she started in midlife. She also loved dancing, starting at age 14, and continuing into her 80's, making friendships that continued the rest of her life. She loved Maui and snorkeling at Kapalua Bay, visiting the island over 30 times. She also spent years at Alta Lake in the Methow Valley, in the cabin she and Larry built. She was preceded in death by Larry and later, married Theodore "Ted" Burgess, December 7, 2009. Together, they enjoyed dancing and trips to Alta Lake, where they loved the outdoors and spending time with friends. Reading novels by the fire was a constant hobby. Ted and Lois also traveled to Maui. Besides Larry, she was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Sarah Grable; her parents, Gerald and Irene Wilson; two younger sisters: Nancy Lee Gilks and JoAnn Motsenbocker. Lois is survived by her daughter, Janie (Roy) Burke of Entiat, WA; son, Gerald Grable of Elgin, SC; grandchildren include: Jamen (Haria) Burke of Friday Harbor, WA, Carrie (Juan) Unpingco of Friday Harbor, WA, Travis (Destiny) Grable of East Wenatchee, WA, and Bree Grable of Portland, OR. Great-grandchildren include: Dawson Burke, Kaya Burke, Aries Unpingco, Athena Unpingco, Lennon Grable, Lyrik Grable, and Corey Reid; nieces: Linda Fishbourne, Sandra Towne, Susan Harsell, Lori Davis, and Nancy Whittaker; and nephew, Bill Motsenbocker; also surviving Lois is her husband, Theodore "Ted" Burgess; and his daughters: Marilyn and Kay. There will be a gathering for the immediate family in the spring at a date yet to be determined. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Wenatchee. We greatly appreciate the care of Lois. Arrangements are assisted by Chapel of the Valley, Wenatchee, WA.

Lois Marian Grable-Burgess

July 24, 1928 - January 1, 2018