Germaine Katherine Gales Obituary (1929

Germaine Katherine Gales, 88, of Forest Grove, Oregon, passed away on July 17, 2017. Germaine was the daughter of Mary and William Gales of White Lake, South Dakota. Germaine was born on March 16, 1929 in White Lake and spent her childhood there. She valued her professional life as a secretary and bookkeeper. Germaine spent several years in Spokane, Washington. She enjoyed traveling and met many interesting people around the world. Germaine retired to McMinnville, Oregon. She supported her love of reading by volunteering at the McMinnville Library. Her generosity of time extended to volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul. Germaine's brother, Leo Gales, preceded her in death. Germaine is survived by her sister Lorraine Brockett, five nieces, four nephews, and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony's of Padua on Saturday, July 22, 2017 , at 10:30 am . The rosary will begin at 10:00 am . A memorial service will be held on a future date.