Evelyn Grattan died Nov. 28, 2013, in Corvallis, Ore., of Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Walter and Sophie Mahoski and moved to Amasa, Mich., early in her childhood.
Mrs. Grattan married Lt. Raymond L. Grattan, of Crystal Falls, Mich., on May 3, 1952. They spent three years at Guantanamo Bay Air Force Base before returning to Crystal Falls, where they lived for the next 30 years.
Mrs. Grattan was an excellent baker and seamstress, and was very involved with the Guardian Angels Church. After retirement, the Grattans moved to Plant City and enjoyed many years of golf and gardening, until moving in 2006, to Corvallis.
Mrs. Grattan is survived by her son, Mike (Jackie) Grattan, of Corvallis; daughter, Tracy (Tom) Crowe, of Centerville, Ind.; sister, Eleanor (Bob) Goodreau, of Iron Mountain, Mich.; granddaughters, Brigid Clark and Sara Jackson, of Corvallis; great-grandson, Sean Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Grattan was preceded in death in 2011, by her husband; her parents; brothers, Henry, Joe and Dick; and sisters, Irene, Jennie and Gina.
Evelyn will be cremated, and a Mass will be held in her memory at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Corvallis.
Condolences may be made to the family at mchenryfuneralhome.com.