Birth date: Apr 20, 1947 Death date: Jul 26, 2011
Gretchen Irene Gaston of St. Helens lost her battle with cancer on July 26, 2011. Born on April 20th, 1947 in Seattle, WA, she was the first child of James E. Schnittger and Mary Jane Broadfoot. Her sister Martha was born four ye Read Obituary
Bob, I just heard of Gretchen's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. She has gone to a better place. You and she will be in our prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Rick & Vicka Cross##imported-begin##Richard Cross##imported-end##
One of the things I liked most about G was her sincerity and at times, brutal honesty. She wouldn't have had it any other way, and I appreciate that. She put her heart into a lot of positive efforts within the community, she wasn't afraid to try something new, and our world is a little better because of her. G, you will certainly be missed. My heart goes out to Bob and family, Bill, and all of those G touched. She was a special lady.##imported-begin##Shawna Sykes##imported-end##
Gretchen was my friend for so many years before she came to St. Helens. Caring, smiling, such a free spirit. When I was sick, she was the ONLY one who came to my rescue and took care of my kids. She was my confidant, sista and a friend like no other. And she had a smile - oh, well. You all know these things. My heart aches for the family. Say "hey" to all of our 60's friends, Gretchen. And, thanks for so many memories. Love.##imported-begin##LC##imported-end##
There will never be another like her. I will miss seeing her smiling face and visiting with her when she came to do her banking.##imported-begin##Angela Henderson##imported-end##
A great loss to our community and to all of us. A vacuum exists where where G. once stood.##imported-begin##Bill Eagle##imported-end##
We have all lost an important business woman to this community. My heart goes out to "G's" family which also includes Bill. We have had great times and now we will remember those times as we look back and think what she meant to us all. She is at peace. Sad for us though. Bill and Bob, thank you for sharing her with me.##imported-begin##Jeanne Crawford##imported-end##
Bob and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. G touched so many in the community.
I always loved spending time with her at Bertucci's and will always remember the Halloween we all dressed like clowns for Spooktacular. Of course our motivation was that Bill hated clowns
Many hours were spent listening to her talk about what ever show they were doing and she always spoke with great passion about Shoestring.
G showed us all what great grace she had as she left this earth for her next chapter. I feel honored to have called her friend. I miss her greatly but will always remember all the wonderful times we had.##imported-begin##Lorene Conn-Roth##imported-end##
My heart goes out to the family. It is so hard to lose someone. Prayers and hugs, Layloni and Jeremy.##imported-begin##Robin Clinedinst##imported-end##
Bob so sorry to hear about G she was a wonderful lady, she will be missed.
you are in our prayers.##imported-begin##Don Melcher##imported-end##
I will miss you G, as you well know. Say hello to Tree for me & save me a place, wherever you are. We still have things to talk about.##imported-begin##Susan Conn##imported-end##
