Ardith Faye De Raad, 78

Ardith Faye De Raad was born in Torrington, Wyoming, Sept, 19, 1941, and passed away Oct. 13, 2019.

Ardith attended school in Morrill, Nebraska, until fourth grade when the family moved to Kalispell. She became a Brownie that year, continuing in Girl Scouts to earn the Curved Bar before the family moved to Vancouver, Washington, her junior year of high school. Ardith enjoyed getting together with her troop members as they held they held annual get-togethers, especially when they met in Montana. Ardith was active and held many offices, including Student Body secretary, graduating from Flathead County High School with honors.

Ardith was predeceased by her father, Len Gray; mother Thelma Gray (Hildbrand); and husband Gary Ashenbrenner.

She leaves her sister, Dorothy Gray (London); children, Shawna LeMott; Brent Manley and his wife Michelle; her grandchildren, Zane and Bridget LeMott; and Payton Manley.

A burial ceremony will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens (360-892-6060) in Vancouver, Washington; 1101 NE 112th Ave. at 1 p.m. on Oct. 21. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Wayside United Church of Christ (Congregational), 2000 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, Washington (253-838-0915).

In lieu of flowers, please donate to you favorite domestic violence charity in East Pierce County, Washington.