Obituary of Thelma GRATIOT

Thelma Grace Gratiot, 87, passed away March 25, 2003 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born to Martin & Fanny (Weaver) Beals on May 21, 1915 in Joplin, Missouri.Thelma made Lake Havasu her home 5 years ago, moving here from Pinole, California. She is survived by her loving family, eight daughters, Lois J. Goold of Lake Havasu, Betty Hatch of Twin Falls, Idaho, Janett Stearns of Atascadero, California, Geraldine Frantz of Salt Lake City, Utah, Thelma Burum of Boise, Idaho, Judy Belmont of Preston, Washington, Karen Jimenez of Martinez, California and Sharon Skinner of Atascadero, California; two sisters; 30 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.She is preceded in by her husband of 34 years, Henry Rudolf Gratiot who passed in 1982; one daughter Charlene Anderson who passed in 1979; four grandchildren and one great great grandchild.The family will be holding a memorial service at a later date.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.