August 6, 1934 - March 13, 2007
Beloved mother to Lynn and Rick, dear mother-in-law to Holly and David, loving Grammy to Alexandra, Hunter, Tyler and Madeleine, wife to Ward Melby, Richard Tyler and Mike Fortman, loving sister to Melba, Georgia and Gerry, doting aunt to Jennifer, Sara and Kate, kind step-mother to John and Mary Fortman, wonderful daughter to Alpha and George Deters, cherished friend to many.
Life Roles: Homemaker, elementary school teacher, landlady, actress, philosopher, student of ethical living and positive thinking, and quintessential hostess-with-the-mostess.
Passions: Morning AA "attitude adjustment meetings," voracious reading, writing, friendships, enjoying the smartest grandchildren in the world, and the teaching of eternal truths.
Hobbies: Playing the piano, cooking, sewing, making quilts, gardening, yoga, riding her bike, participating in community theater, traveling the world, making herself useful, and napping.
Places She Lived: Spring Grove (Minnesota), San Francisco (California), Lakewood (Washington), Studio City, North Hollywood, Palm Springs and Ventura (California)
Maxims:
1. One day at a time
2. Acceptance is the answer to all your problems.
3. Have an attitude of gratitude.
Religion: None. But there was talk of a higher power. Like gravity, maybe.
Favorite Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the power to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
From Hunter and Tyler, delivered by their father David at the memorial
Ode to Grammy
by Hunter and Tyler Gordon
Grammy, dear, Grammy,
You were so fun.
Grammy, dear, Grammy,
You were number one.
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
We love you so much,
When it comes to tea and toast
You had the right touch.
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
You were so cool,
We all had fun in Palm Springs
Swimming in your pool.
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
You read us great books,
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
You had the looks.
Grammy, dear, Grammy,
We’re sad that you died.
So Grammy, dear, Grammy,
We’re not satisfied.
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
We wish you were here.
Grammy, oh, Grammy,
You were very dear.
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