Gladys Shae

In Loving Memory of Gladys Ruth Shae Gladys Ruth Shae passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Wenatchee, WA. She was 94 years old. Gladys was born on April 27, 1929, on the family farm near Medicine Lake, Montana, the fifth child of a family of eight children to wheat farmers, Burnie and Julia (Johnson) Urdahl. In Montana, the family experienced many joys of childhood on the Montana plains forming strong memories for Gladys that lasted throughout her life. The Urdahls moved to Homestead, Montana, when she was eight years old and continued to live there until her junior year, when they relocated to Williston, North Dakota. Gladys was a member of the first Homecoming Court at Williston High School, graduating in 1947. After graduation, she worked for several years as a legal secretary. On September 14, 1949, Gladys married William Shae in Williston, North Dakota, where they made their first home and son, Mark, and daughter, Debra were born. In 1956, Bill's employment with the Great Northern Railway took them to Minot, North Dakota, where they lived for 10 years, and Gladys continued legal secretarial work. Son, Douglas, and daughter, Rebecca, were born in Minot. In 1966, Bill was transferred to Klamath Falls, Oregon. While living there, Gladys worked again as a legal secretary and later for Klamath County. The family moved to Wenatchee in 1975 where Bill was a railroad foreman. While living here, Gladys worked as a secretary for Hanna Mining Company and its successor, Silicon Metal Tech, retiring in 1990. Gladys is survived by son, Mark, his wife, Taffy, grandchildren, Heather and Mark, Jr., great grandchildren, Justyn, Trinity, Madyson, and Kyle, and great - great grandchildren Oliver and Connor all of Klamath Falls, Oregon; daughter, Debra, her husband, Terry Angle, of Bend, Oregon, and grandsons, Jason of Taipei, Taiwan, and Nathan of Portland, Oregon; son, Douglas, his wife, Susan Hinkle, of Wenatchee, Washington, and granddaughters, Carriann of Spokane, Washington, and Elise of New York, New York; and daughter, Rebecca, her husband, Joe Guthner of Rocklin, California, and grandchildren, Juliana of San Francisco, California, and Dane of Los Angeles, California. Gladys is also survived by a sister, Leona Larson of Mesa, Arizona. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, three brothers and three sisters, and was laid to rest on February 15, 2024, next to Bill, following a family service. A woman of quiet strength, Gladys touched the lives of all who knew her. She loved teaching games to her grandchildren that brought them all together around the table for hours of action and laughter. She enjoyed attending their sporting events, plays, and other school functions. She loved a full house and keeping people full; even her toast was deemed the best. Her quick wit, kindness, and generosity were recognized by all who knew her and set the standard for her family. She will be deeply missed, especially at family meals, but her spirit will live on as she will forever remain in our hearts. She lived a life well lived; may she rest in peace.

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Gladys Shae

April 27, 1929 - February 11, 2024