Elizabeth Francis Oakes

Elizabeth Oakes died peacefully with God's grace on January 23, 2017. Elizabeth was born December 2, 1931 in Puyallup We. She graduated from Puyallup High School in 1950 and then went on to Beauty School. She was a beautician for many years fulltime until she married the love of her life, Hillard Oakes. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and worked part time after marrying Hillard. She enjoyed very much cooking for her family, sewing, and most of all caring for her grandchildren. Elizabeth was a very active member of Faith Presbyterian Church (Eastmont Presbyterian) for 40 years. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Hilliard Oakes Aug 1, 1987 and her mother Frances Butterfield in June of 1999. Her family noted with amazement her strength and commitment to care for her ailing mother, Frances Butterfield, in her home right up to her mother's death. Survivors include: son Greg (Karin) Oakes of Wenatchee, son Scott (Sue)Oakes of Wenatchee, son Gary(Dian)Oakes of Paradise, CA., daughter Candy (Paul) Satterfield of Wenatchee, grandson Ryan (Danielle) Schall of East Wenatchee, granddaughter Kelsey(Eric) Martinson of East Wenatchee, granddaughter Emily Oakes of East Wenatchee, granddaughter Katie Kleppen of Wenatchee, grandson Mitchell Kleppen of Wenatchee, granddaughter Jolee (Alex) Getchman of East Wenatchee, grandson Timothy Oakes of East Wenatchee, granddaughter Nealy Oakes of Wenatchee, granddaughter Rachael Oakes and grandson Jason Oakes of Paradise, CA. and 9 beautiful great grandchildren. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the entire staff of Blossom Valley in Wenatchee for their faithful loving care that they gave to our mother. Blossom Valley truly became her home and the family would also like to thank the staff for making Blossom Valley feel like our home as well when we came to visit. A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 4, 2017 at 11:00 am with lunch to follow at Faith Presbyterian church at 200 S. Kentucky Ave., East Wenatchee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Serve Wenatchee Valley-PO Box 5543, Wenatchee, Wa. 98807 Funeral arrangements are assisted by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Elizabeth Francis Oakes

December 2, 1931 - January 23, 2017