She was a 1937 graduate of Oconto Falls High School. On October 9, 1938, mom married our dad, Lovell Chitries Valley, in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1967. Mom lived her entire life near her birthplace. She was a very talented lady and was very happy in life. Mom enjoyed music. She sang in her church choir, played he piano, organ and the accordion. Mom knitted, crocheted, and sewed. She also was an artist, working with oil and acrylics. She loved dolls, collecting and also making them. Mom was a member of the United Methodist Women, a former MYF youth leader, an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary-attaining the position of past president, a former Boy Scout den mother, she helped form the Oconto Falls Rescue Squad, was in the 40 et 8 (small extension of the American Legion) and also was active in the Civil Defense program of Oconto County.
Her greatest accomplishment and love were her eight children, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great- grandchildren. Surviving her are her children: Ron and his wife Renee of Spokane, Wa; Ginger and her husband Tom of Moweagua, Il.; Ken and his wife Jacky of Groton, Conn., Linda and her husband Tom of Suamico; Audrey and her husband Gene of Oconto Falls: Carol and her friend Brian of Gillette, Leon and his wife Kaye of Oconto, Howard of Lena. Her grandchildren: Jill, Jason, Lori, Amy, Chris, Jeff, Andy, Paul, Deana, Kelly, Doug, Christina, Jacob, Damon, Kori, and Dustin. Her great-grandchildren Jamie, Dylan, Alexandra, Samatha, Mikayla, Morgan, McKenzie, Douglas. Molly. Zachary and expecting two more this year. She is also survived by a step- grandchild: Ethan, her mother, Ethel Pearl Stevens of Monroe, Wa.; her sisters Betty of Oconto Elaine and Connie of Wa.
Besides her husband, she was proceeded in death by her much loved father, Chester Dupuy.
We express our heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Sharpe Care Nursing Home for all their care, concern, and compassion given to Mom and our entire family during the 6 years of residence and especially her Final days. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Our family requests memorials to be made in our mother's honor to her church, the United Methodist Church of Oconto Falls. Our mother has found peace and will live in our hearts Forever.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me.
When tomorrow starts without me and I am not here to see,
if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for Me.
I
wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me
I know you'll Miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name
and took me by the hand.
Anonymous
Friends may call at the Oconto Falls United Methodist Church on Farm Rd. from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. Thursday and after 9:30 AM. Friday at the church until the time of services. Funeral 10:30 A.M. Friday at the church with the Rev. Jerry Cho officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Jones Funeral Service, Oconto Falls is serving the Valley family.