Deloris Joanne "Dee" Gray
February 14, 1931 - October 7, 2015
Deloris Joanne (Dee) Gray was called to be with our LORD on October 7, 2015 after a brief unexpected illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Emiel and Lydia Flath on February 14, 1931. Dee graduated from Cashmere High School and then attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1951. She married the love of her life, Roy E. Gray, in March of 1952. The relocated to Ephrata where Dee worked as a registered nurse at McKay Memorial, Columbia Basin Hospital and Ephrata Medical Center for 33 years. Together they raised 4 loving children, Roy, David, Teresa, and Michael. She enjoyed vacationing with her family, gardening, friends, quilting, music, her church family, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Roy; her parents Emiel & Lydia and her brother Eldon. She is survived by her sons Roy Gray of Wenatchee, WA; David (Mary) Gray of Ephrata, WA; Michael Jon (Jeff) of San Diego, CA; daughter Teresa (Mike) of Otis Orchards, WA; 3 grandchildren: Amanda, DJ, Michael, and 1 great-granddaughter Lydia. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 16th at the Ephrata United Methodist Church, 117 C St N.W. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dee’s name, may be made to Ephrata United Methodist Church. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family and view the online tribute video at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.
Deloris Joanne (Dee) Gray was called to be with our LORD on October 7, 2015 after a brief unexpected illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Emiel and Lydia Flath on February 14, 1931. Dee graduated from Cashmere High School... View Obituary & Service Information