Grace Lilian Doolittle

Grace Lilian Doolittle was born June 10, 1925, to John E. and Ellen Ann (Newson) Fulcher in Norfolk, England. She grew up there and graduated high school and worked for the Ministry of Transport during World War II.

She met an American soldier named Lee Allen Doolittle at a dance during his active-duty deployment. The couple was united in marriage on June 5, 1943, and their union was blessed with two daughters, Zena and Fawn, and 64 years of marriage together. They moved to Kingston, Idaho, in 1946; to Coeur d’Alene in 1955; and to Dalton Gardens in 1976. In addition to raising her family and caring for their home, Grace worked in retail sales for more than 20 years.

Grace died peacefully at Pacifica Assisted Living on Dec. 23, 2020, at the age of 95 years.

Grace was an active member and auxiliary for the VFW Post 889. She enjoyed bridge, knitting, gardening and especially time spent with her family. She will be missed.

Grace is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Zena (and Ron) Baltzell of Dalton Gardens and Fawn (and Walt) Farlin of Coeur d’Alene; granddaughters, Kristy Petersen-Deming (and Curtis), Nikele (and Rick) Thorne, Jennifer (and Matt) Muckenthaler, Chandra (and Shane) Hensley and Amber (and Tyler) Drechsel; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Iris Buchanan; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Doolittle; parents, John and Ellen; a brother, Kenneth Fulcher; and a son-in-law, Bruce Hatch.

Blessed be her memory. Our family extends a special thank you to the caregivers at the Hospice of North Idaho.

Interment will be at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. On-line registry and condolences may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.