Alice A. McGee Blenn

Alice Blenn of Centralia died peacefully and went to her heavenly home on August 3, 2015. She was born in Kirkman, Iowa, on May 3, 1921, to William F. and Maude A. McGee.

In 1940, she moved with her family from Iowa to Napavine, then Winlock.

Alice met the love of her life, James S. Blenn, while working in Astoria, Oregon, as a housekeeper and babysitter. He was in the military, stationed at Fort Stevens.

They married in Astoria on January 2, 1943. After Jimmy's discharge they lived in Southern California before returning to Winlock. He died May 1, 1971.

It was Alice's love of books that led her to work at the Winlock Timberland Library after her husband's passing. She was a quiet and caring person with a beautiful smile. Alice enjoyed crocheting doilies and listening to religious music. In April 2012, she moved to assisted living at Sharon Care Center, where she resided until her passing.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two brothers, William McGee, and Allan McGee (Sharon), Winlock, two sisters, Janice (Richard) Anderson, Winlock, and Shirley (Gene) Iverson, Albany, Oregon, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015, 1:00pm, at the Winlock Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.