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Lesley Mary GRAY

Lesley Mary GRAY



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  • Person ID I624  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Father Robert Henry GRAY,   b. 9 Jun 1925, Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 2003, Napa, Napa, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Maxine Lucille ROSE,   b. 23 Aug 1927, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 2020 (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 1 Aug 1948  Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Family ID F247  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Chris Robert ZUERCHER,   b. 21 May 1948, Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2022 (Age 73 years) 
    Children 
    >1. Andrew Robert ZUERCHER
    +2. Keri Ann ZUERCHER
     3. Jeni Beth ZUERCHER
    Family ID F250  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Family 2 David Ray SUTTER,   b. 18 Jan 1942, Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 2020, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Family ID F1455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Notes  At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

  • Sources 
    1. [S911] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968, Multnomah-Tillamook> 1948.
      1. Place of Marriage: (a) County: Multnomah; (b) City or town: Portland
      2. Date of Marriage: 01 Aug 1948
      4. Full Name: Robert H Gray
      8. Birth Date: 09 Jun 1925
      11. Birthplace: Montana
      18. Maiden Name: Maxine L. Rose
      22. Birth Date: 23 Aug 1927
      25. Birthplace: Oregon
      28. Birthplace: Nebraska
      29. Name: Valerian T. Rose
      30. Birthplace: Kansas
      31. Mary A. Rose

    2. [S1223] Oregon, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1849-1967.
      Name: Maxine L. Rose
      Gender: Female
      Marriage License Date: 28 Jul 1948
      Marriage Date: 1 Aug 1948
      Marriage Place: Multnomah, Oregon, USA
      Spouse: Robert H. Gray

    3. [S908] Obituary of Maxine Lucille GRAY, (Name: Oregonian, The; Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; Date: 04 Nov 2020;).
      Maxine Lucille Gray
      Aug. 23, 1927 - Oct. 23, 2020

      Maxine was born in Portland, Oregon to Mary and Valerian Rose, attending Gregory Heights Grade School, Grant High School, Oregon State and Portland State Universities graduating with a BA Education. She was married to Robert H. Gray on August 1, 1948 and is survived by her four children, Lesley Sutter (David, dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, and Robert H. Gray Jr (Maria), ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

      Maxine was a lifelong learner and a beloved third grade teacher in the Reynolds School District. She lived her creed, and never missed the opportunity to remind all near her that the “creative and intelligent are never bored”. She was a member of the PEO sisterhood for 35 years, ceaselessly supporting women’s education. Maxine’s interest in art took her all over the world visiting galleries and learning from various cultures, however she always returned to her favorite local destination, Cannon Beach, Oregon. There Maxine immersed herself in family, gathered to enjoy the summers, walking to Haystack Rock, singing the Alphabet song backwards, playing spoons, and eating lasagna. Maxine loved her family dearly. She was always available to help, having the innate ability to recognize when any of her children or grandchildren needed it whether requested or not.

      Maxine and Bob retired to Napa, CA where she volunteered as a docent at the local art museums, returning to Portland in 2003 after Bob’s passing as a resident of Holladay Park Plaza. She was at the center of social and educational activities, played bridge and delighted at entertaining in the dining room.

      Late in her life Maxine participated in a neurological study of the human brain to advance the knowledge of Alzheimer’s. She continues to give and educate even post mortem. It is her request that any donations be made to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation whose slogan is “this will help fuel our research and work-so we can make discoveries faster, save more lives and give hope to millions.”

      She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

      A private committal service at Willamette National Cemetery will take place on November 13th at 2:30PM. Please contact Lori Vranizan, lorivranizan@me.com if you wish to attend.

      (This shorter obituary was found on legacy.com...)
      Maxine, loved by all who knew her, especially her children and family, Lesley Sutter (Dave, Dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, Robert Gray Jr., (Maria); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.


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