Gretchen Helen Tisdale's Obituary
Gretchen H Tisdale, 76 of La Mesa, CA passed away Saturday October 17, 2015. She was born July 30, 1939, in Mankato Minn. Gretchen moved to Southern California after completing her teaching degree from Arizona State University in 1961 and permanently moved to the San Diego area in 1974. She was retired from the San Diego Labors Union and enjoyed visits from her children and family. She always considered her friends an important part of her life hosting weekly get-togethers to play Mexican train, monthly bunko, and outings to the local plays, musicals and concerts. Gretchen is survived by her sons Thomas L (Jill Manners) of Cullowee N.C., James M (Nicola) of Punta Gorda FL., grandchildren Cpl. Kyle Kaiwi-Benson and Kiersten Tisdale. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edward Tisdale.A celebration of Gretchen’s life will be held at 11 am Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at First Presbyterian of El Cajon, 500 Farragut Cir. El Cajon 92020 with a reception to follow.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sharp Hospice Care Fund P.O. Box 158 La Mesa, CA 91944-0158 or Alzheimer’s Association San Diego Chapter, Attn: Development Dept. 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111.
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