A Whole Lotta Family - Person Sheet
A Whole Lotta Family - Person Sheet
NameGrace Mignon Vandekieft 
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13Birth21 Mar 1916, Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois13
Death2 Feb 2010, Tacoma, Pierce Co, Washington13 Age: 93
BurialUnknown11
OccupationElementary school teacher - Special Education
FatherNicholas Vandekieft (1887-1969)
MotherRose Lenore Chidlow (1890-1972)
Spouses
Birth23 Oct 1917, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan
FatherRev Theophilus Heinrich “Theo” Schroedel (1882-1971)
MotherRheua May Shoemaker (1894-1993)
Marriage1941, Lombard, DuPage Co, Illinois
Notes for Grace Mignon Vandekieft
Grace Mignon Schroedel—the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lived at Villa Park, Illinois where she received her early education, graduating from Elmhurst [Illinois] High School and attended Elmhurst College for 2 years.
After several secretarial positions in Chicago, Gracie married Andrew Schroedel in 1941. The new family raised two children: Scott and Sandra while living in Minneapolis and Lombard, Illinois. When the children were through elementary school, Gracie completed her bachelor's degree in 1958, and earned her master's degree from the National College of Education, Evanston, Illinois in 1963. She continued her studies, with enough credits for a Doctorate in Education. Gracie used her expertise to teach elementary school in Lombard and Elmhurst, and upon moving to Arlington, Texas, specialized in teaching Special Education. Retirement in 1982 brought Gracie and Andy to Lakewood, Washington.
Gracie's life revolved around her family, keeping in close touch with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her first consideration was always helping the extended family to do their best, and she was most proud of all their achievements.
Daughter Sandi and her sons Justin, Brandon, and Weston are especially grateful for the love, care, and concern that Mother and Grandmother Gracie extended on their behalf when they moved to Washington to live with their grandparents. She was a blessing and encouragement to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In retirement, Gracie enjoyed playing the organ, hosting the organ club in her home, traveling, reading extensively, and staying active in caring for the home and yard right up until a stroke on 26 Oct 2009. Gracie's wit, gentle spirit, and caring about others endeared her to all who knew her.
She was preceded by her parents, Nicholas and Rose, and brother Richard.
Gracie was survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Andy, son Scott and wife Karen, their son Nick (wife Bridget and future great-grandchild), and daughter Wendy. Her daughter Sandi Rose, and her sons Justin (wife Darla, children Ethan, Evan, Ephraim, and Eileena), Brandon (wife Addison, children Andrew, Luke, and Lily), and son Weston. Also remembering her are Gracie's nieces and nephews Gary and Molly Vandekieft, and Kathleen Vandekieft-Wright, and their children. All will cherish her memory. Her love will live on in them forever. She now rests peacefully with Christ, her Lord and Savior. The family will be remembering and celebrating Gracie's life together privately.
The News Tribune, (Tacoma, WA) - Tuesday, February 9, 201011
After several secretarial positions in Chicago, Gracie married Andrew Schroedel in 1941. The new family raised two children: Scott and Sandra while living in Minneapolis and Lombard, Illinois. When the children were through elementary school, Gracie completed her bachelor's degree in 1958, and earned her master's degree from the National College of Education, Evanston, Illinois in 1963. She continued her studies, with enough credits for a Doctorate in Education. Gracie used her expertise to teach elementary school in Lombard and Elmhurst, and upon moving to Arlington, Texas, specialized in teaching Special Education. Retirement in 1982 brought Gracie and Andy to Lakewood, Washington.
Gracie's life revolved around her family, keeping in close touch with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her first consideration was always helping the extended family to do their best, and she was most proud of all their achievements.
Daughter Sandi and her sons Justin, Brandon, and Weston are especially grateful for the love, care, and concern that Mother and Grandmother Gracie extended on their behalf when they moved to Washington to live with their grandparents. She was a blessing and encouragement to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In retirement, Gracie enjoyed playing the organ, hosting the organ club in her home, traveling, reading extensively, and staying active in caring for the home and yard right up until a stroke on 26 Oct 2009. Gracie's wit, gentle spirit, and caring about others endeared her to all who knew her.
She was preceded by her parents, Nicholas and Rose, and brother Richard.
Gracie was survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Andy, son Scott and wife Karen, their son Nick (wife Bridget and future great-grandchild), and daughter Wendy. Her daughter Sandi Rose, and her sons Justin (wife Darla, children Ethan, Evan, Ephraim, and Eileena), Brandon (wife Addison, children Andrew, Luke, and Lily), and son Weston. Also remembering her are Gracie's nieces and nephews Gary and Molly Vandekieft, and Kathleen Vandekieft-Wright, and their children. All will cherish her memory. Her love will live on in them forever. She now rests peacefully with Christ, her Lord and Savior. The family will be remembering and celebrating Gracie's life together privately.
The News Tribune, (Tacoma, WA) - Tuesday, February 9, 201011