Grace “Gracie” Madura (Stewart)

Grace “Gracie” Madura (Stewart) of Goldendale passed away at home with family by her side on January 19, 2023. Gracie was born September 19, 1948, in Gainesboro Tennessee to Jack and Cora Mae Stewart (Stafford) and was 74 at the time of her passing.

Gracie lived in Gainesboro, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; Wausau, Wisconsin; Vancouver, Washington; and Goldendale. She married Robert Madura on December 19, 1964, in Chicago. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, singing, dancing, crochet, puzzles, and a good cup of coffee. She enjoyed sponsoring children through World Vision.

When her kids were growing up, she was the neighborhood mom. All the kids wanted to hang out at the Madura residence, and they would say she was the best mom in the neighborhood. A few activities we remem-

Kenneth Dale Sipe, age 90, of Everett, Washington, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Ken was born in Portland, Oregon, on August 11, 1932, to Victor Hicks Sipe and Etta Leota (Mercer) Sipe.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lura Elaine, and children David, Kimberly Anderson (Stephen) and Sherri Miller (Jeff). He is also survived by grandchildren Victor (Anna) and Laurel Sipe; Josh (Courtney) McMillen; Elaina and Alicia Anderson; Lincoln, Joy and Samuel Miller; and great-grandchildren Molly and Max McMillen.

Ken grew up in Boring, Oregon, along with siblings ber most were playing hide and seek, building large igloos, swimming in the backyard pool, and making homemade ice cream in the backyard for all the kids. One of her favorite days was when she caught a rather large salmon off the dike in Woodland, Washington. Whenever there was a fishing story to be told, there was no fish that compared to hers. She was a spunky and spontaneous lady who had no problem making people laugh with her oneliners. She loved getting her hair and nails done. She was a fantastic dancer. We have so many memories of her dancing in the living room to all the oldies (’60s), and playfully inviting us in to dance with her.

Gracie is survived by her children Janice and Clay Grimes, Sandra and Jacob Cherek, Marie and Todd Hauge, Michael and Maya Madura, John Madura, and Sarah and Ronald Geiger; grandchildren Josh Cherek, Brooke Cherek, Abby Cherek, Anna Hauge, Andrew Hauge, Sivan Madura, Noam Madura, Eden Madura, Ilay (Eli) Madura, David Madura, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Madura, Emma Geiger; and nephews Johnny Caldwell and Robert Caldwell. She was preceded in death by Robert Madura, husband, January 23, 2009;