LaNora Grace Gentry Obituary (1917

Longtime resident, LaNora G. Gentry, 85, of Bremerton died May 24, 2002 in Bremerton. She was born July 24, 1917 in Filer, Idaho to Robert and Lenore Goodpasture. She graduated from high school in 1935 and married her high school sweetheart C.E. 'Ed' Gentry in 1937. They moved to Bremerton in 1941. She was one of the three remaining charter members of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ and served as church organist for many years. She wrote poetry, relished her garden and children and was a wonderfull caring Mother, friend, and neighbor. Survivors include one son, Robert Gentry, a daughter, Cheri Gentry both of Bremerton; three sisters, Verda Willey, Velma Starksen, and Leona Goodpasture all of Canyonville, Oregon; two grandchildren Tim Gentry of Bremerton and Ted Gentry of Federal Way; 4 grandchildren, David Gentry, Alycia Gentry, Stephen Gentry, and James Gentry; and her beloved 'grand-dog' Katy. She was preceded in death by her son, David Gentry of Seattle in 1989, and her husband 'Ed' of Bremerton in 2000. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. A graveside service is planned for Thursday May 30, 2002 at 1:00 PM. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Sylvan Way Baptist Church.