Lula May Gaines Walla Walla, Washington Obituary

Lu Gaines

Celebration of life of Lula “Lu” May Gaines, born September 6th, 1940, in White Salmon, WA to Ernest W. and Esther R. (St. Lawrence) Boyer. At the age of 15, the Boyer family moved to Weston, OR where she attended Weston High School, graduating in 1959. After graduation she married the love of her life Paul Dean Gaines on April 16, 1960, and they had 3 boys. She was married until Paul’s death in 1997. It was the end of an era as she was the last survivor of Paul’s 10 siblings and their spouses. Over the years she was employed by Western Telephone Co., Roger’s Walla Walla Cannery, Telephone Company of Walla Walla, Cox-Jones Insurance, State Farm Insurance, Blue Mountain Railroad, Lamb-Weston, Pine Creek Federal Credit Union, McDonald’s Zaring Insurance, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, and ended her working career for her son Brian at Stone Creek Furniture. She attended the First Christian Church, as well as First Church of God Walla Walla & Life Church Walla Walla. One of Lu’s favorite hobbies was redoing & decorating many of the homes she lived in. Another one of her favorite things she enjoyed was to make flower arrangements for friends and family. She was survived by her sons, Michael D. (Gracie) Gaines, Craig O. (Tiffany) Gaines, and Brian S. (Tracy) Gaines; grandchildren, Michael Gaines (Erin Carr), Marissa (Conner) Grigg, Lydia (Alec) Tefft, Clayton (Hillary) Gaines, Trevor (Haven) Gaines, Megan Gaines (Craig Lockard), Breyl Montoya (Alex Lara), Cynjyn Montoya, Jessica (Billy) Noldner, Brittany Key (Levi Garrett); great-grandchildren, Roczen, Liam, Rylan, Jax, Hailey, Paisley, Penelope, Aaiza, Cataleya, and Ameriyana; 2 siblings, David Boyer and Carol Woodhall; nephews, Justin and Kevin; niece, Tami; along with many friends she made during her life. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Fred Boyer; sister-in-law, Linda Boyer; and brother-in-law Richard Woodhall; and granddaughter, Tonya. There will be a viewing on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 from 1:00-7:00 pm at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 The Dalles Military Rd, Walla Walla. Her Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 24th at 11:00 am at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt followed by a Graveside Service at Milton-Freewater Cemetery, Milton-Freewater, OR. Friends and family may share memories of Lu and sign the online guestbook.
September 6, 1940 - May 19, 202209/06/194005/19/2022
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Penny Taylor
May 27, 2022
Lu was always so kind to me, we had some great visits in the lobby of Affinity when she lived there. After 42 years she still called me Gabe, I've always loved that. Penny Gabel (Gabe)
Cherie Engebretson
May 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss - Lu was a close friend of our Father/Father-in-law Robert Engebretson who also passed away recently - they were even in the Obituaries together - that would make them smile. Prayerz for healing to the family! Todd & Cherie Engebretson
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pattywickholm
May 24, 2022
To the Gaines families...sorry for your loss and pain. God bless. Patty McPherson Wickholm
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Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt Cremations & Funeral Services
May 20, 2022
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Dell Fischer
May 22, 2022
To the Entire Family: Was Very Sorry to read of Lu's passing. She was a pleasant lady and I always appreciated her spirited attitude and personality when she worked for the Blue Mt. RR which is where I met her. I last had a nice visit with her just before the Covid loc... Continue Reading