Alda R. Graybeal Gaines, was born on October 27, 1910, in Salem, Oregon to Arthur and Inez Fleming and passed away on December 17, 2005, at Pasco, WA.

In 1935, Alda married William E. Graybeal.  They lived for 37 years in Irrigon, Oregon.  In 1970, she moved to Walla Walla, WA to be near her husband, who was then a patient at the VA Hospital.  Mr. Graybeal passed away in 1972.  She later met, and married, Jack E. Gaines, in 1978.  They made their home in Richland, WA.  Pastor Gaines passed away March 12, 2000.

While in Irrigon, she was involved with the Home Extension Program as well as being a 4-H leader.  Alda was an excellent cook, and it was the highlight of her year to win blue ribbons at the Morrow County Fair in Boardman, Oregon, and the Oregon State Fair in Salem, OR for her cakes, pies, cookies, jellies and jams, as well as her sewing and handicraft work.  While in Walla Walla she spent her time as a Volunteer at the VA Hospital where she received several awards for her many hours of service.  After moving to Richland, she and her husband were active in serving their Lord at the Sunset View Baptist Church, Richland Heights Baptist Church, and Richland Baptist Church, where she was a member.  She was an active member of the VFW in the Tri-Cities, and held all positions.

After Mr. Gaines retired from Hanford, they traveled extensively throughout the United States, by car, train, and airplane, visiting friends and relatives as well as enjoying unique and different kinds of restaurants along the way.

Mrs. Gaines is survived by five children:  James L. Guerin, Eugene, OR, Catherine DeKett and Pat Allen, of Salem, OR, Jeanne Wiley, of Columbus, MS, and Nancy Shingledecker, of Richland, WA, stepdaughter, Shivonn Gaines-Allgritton, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two brothers, and one great grandson.

Graveside services will be held at Desert Lawn Cemetery, in Irrigon, Oregon on December 22, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation will be at Einan’s Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday.