The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 21, 19668, page 10

WILLA MAE UPTMOR

     Willa Mae Uptmor was born January 27, 1897 in Greenville, SC and died at her home in Goldendale November 13, 1968. She was one of 12 children of George and Lula Gilstrap.
     The family moved to Fort Benton, Mt. where she married Frank Uptmor on April 25, 1916. To this union were born two sons, Frank K., Jr. and Chester W. Then they moved to Burke, Id. where they lived from 1935 to 1943. The next move was to Goldendale where they lived at the ranch at Pine Forest until 1953 when they moved to town.
     Willa Mae was an active member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
     Surviving are her husband, Frank, two sons, Frank K., Jr., of Selah, and Chester W. of Goldendale; one granddaughter, Darlene Uptmor of Goldendale; two sisters, Irene Gilstrap, Washington, DC and Anna Hill, butte, Mt.; and two brothers, Kirk Gilstrap of Tacoma and George Gilstrap of Richmond.
     Rosary services were held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 1968 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial services were held on Saturday, November 16, 1968 with Father Byron officiating.
     Pallbearers were August Jackel, Leo Garner, Clarence Ensley, George McCredy, Frank Dooley and Adolph Zeret.
     Interment was in the Holy Trinity Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

     Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful. A special thanks to Dr. Holderby for his help and thoughtfulness.

The Frank Uptmor family

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