Marjorie Lucile (Pratt) Flatt
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David Enos Flatt - June 28, 1934
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6 B Obit - May 18, 2012
102 Years Old. Marjorie Lucile
was born on the Pratt family farm
in Anita, Iowa, to Clyde Jerome
Pratt and Myrtle Louise (Alexander)
Pratt. The doctor who delivered
her arrived by horse and
buggy.
Several years later, her father
m o v e d t h e f a m i l y t o G i l l e t t
Grove, Iowa, where he bought a
General Store. Lucile loved playing in the flour bin and eating the
stick candy that they sold. At the age of nine years old, they moved
to Paoli, Colorado, where her father owned a wheat farm. She
walked one and three quarter miles across the prairie to a one-room
country schoolhouse.
Lucile went to the neighboring town to attend high school. She had
to stay in a dormitory during the week, as it was too far to go home
each night. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1927, and
spent a year working to save enough money to continue her education.
With the money she earned and a scholarship, she was able to attend
Colorado Women's College (CWC) in Denver, CO. During her
second year there, Lucile's classmates voted her May Queen, and her
picture was in the Denver Post. She graduated from CWC in 1930,
with an Associate Degree in Science.
Lucile then went on to Colorado Agriculture and Mechanical College
in Ft. Collins, CO. She majored in Home Economics, was a
member of Kappa Alpha Theta social sorority, and received her
75-year membership pin in 2006. She was also nominated for membership
in Omicron Nu, an academic honorary sorority for Home
Economics majors. She graduated from Colorado A & M with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932.
Lucile's first job after graduation, was as a teacher in a one-room
country schoolhouse. She taught grades one through eight and had
eight students in her classes. She prepared the eigth graders to take,
and hopefully pass, the county tests, so they could enter high school.
While in Ft. Collins, Lucile met and married David Enos Flatt on
June 28th, 1934. They set up housekeeping in Sheridan, Wyoming.
In 1937, their daughter, Mary Lou, was born. A year and a half later,
they moved to Denver, CO, and then to Durango, CO, where their
son, David Clyde, was born in 1940. In 1941, they moved to Grand
Junction, CO, where their daughter, Patty Ann, was born in 1944.
After living in Grand Junction for five years they moved to Paonia,
CO. Lucile taught third grade for two years, and was also a Brownie
Scout Leader. They returned to Grand Junction in 1950.
Lucile was a 60 year member of the First United Methodist
Church. She was active in the Women's Society Of Christian
Service. She held every office through her years of service, and also
h e l d s e v e r a l D i s t r i c t O f f i c e s . S h e w a s a w a r d e d a 5 0 - y e a r
membership certificate and received an Outstanding Service Award.
Lucile belonged to the American Association of University Women
and received her 50-year membership award. She was a member of
E a s t e r n S t a r S u n s h i n e C h a p t e r a n d r e c e i v e d h e r 2 5 y e a r ,
membership pin. She belonged to Rebekah Lodge, Grand Valley
#40, where she received her 35 year pin. L u c i l e w a s a c h a r t e r
member of. P.E.O Chapter GF. She also belonged to Wednesday
Evening Dinner Bridge Club, and Thursday Afternoon Bridge
Group.
Lucile had lived at the Fountains since 2002. She enjoyed the art
group, exercise class, and the many social activities and outings
provided for the residents. She was always ready to play bridge any
time, as well as, read the latest books recommended by friends.
Because of a recent illness she had been moved to LaVilla Grande
Nursing Home.
Her parents, and her husband of 68 years, David Enos Flatt,
preceded her in death.
Survivors include her three children, Mary Lou Sherry (Darnell) of
Casper, Wyoming; David C. Flatt (Shari) of Telluride, CO, and
Cave Creek, Arizona, and Patty A. Stark (Bob) of Bend Oregon;
grandchildren, Timothy D. Sherry (Nadine); Daniel L. Sherry
(Michele); Marnell Lucile Dwyer (Erik); Kamera Flatt; Eric David
Flatt (Christine); Brett A. Stark, and and Dawn R. Stark;
great-grandchildren, Johnathan L. Sherry; Jordan D. Sherry; Janae
E. Sherry; Connor M. Dwyer; Mackenzie L. Dwyer; Cole H. Howie,
and Jake D. Flatt; great-great-grandchildren, Caelyn R. Sherry and
Fallyn Isabella Sherry.
A funeral service will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.
at the First Methodist Church. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery
on Orchard Mesa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be
made to the First United Methodist Church, 522 White Avenue,
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 or Hospice & Paliative Care of
Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8 B Notice - May 19, 2012
Lucile P. Flatt, 102, Grand Junction, died May 15, 2012, at
LaVilla Grande Care Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist
Church.
Ms. Flatt was a teacher and homemaker.
Survivors include one son, David C. of Telluride and Cave Creek,
Ariz.; two daughters, Mary Lou Sherry of Casper, Wyo., and Patty
A. Stark of Bend, Ore.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren.