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Mildred Jean Finch Gregg
05/26/1936 — 07/31/2008
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Espanola, NM
Mildred Jean Finch Gregg
Mildred "Millie" Jean Finch Gregg
Her most loving God peacefully took Mildred "Millie" Jean Finch Gregg, our beloved wife, mother, grandma, and Nana, to be with Him so that she can breathe freely and suffer no pain. God reached down his hand and guided her home on July 31, 2008. She was born May 26, 1936 in Espanola, NM, the youngest of three children of the late Hobart and Marjorie Finch. After just three short months of dating, she married her husband her true soul mate Monty Glynn Gregg on January 10, 1955 in Lovington, NM, and became the devoted and loving mother to three children who she and Monty raised while living in Odessa, TX, Cap Rock, NM, Seattle, WA, Oroville, CA, and Pasco, WA. She graduated from Richland High School in 1954. Those who knew her understood that music was an important part of her life. For many years she played the piano and was an avid lover of all types of music; especially gospel. Through the countless years she struggled with major health issues she continued to amaze those around her with her strength and ability to overcome such obstacles that would have toppled lesser persons. She was truly our "Wonder Woman". Her deep and abiding faith in God led her to live a life full of hope, love, and charity. She inspired her children to follow God's teachings, to be all they could be, and to help others along the way. She and Monty "adopted" many young people as their sons and daughters throughout their lives and brought them into the bosom of their family. Young people seemed to flock to them as they felt their warmth, love, and devotion to each other, as well as their willingness to listen and share their wisdom and knowledge. Her inspiration is clearly shown in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, in-laws, grandson, Paul, and her beloved dog Tati. She is survived by her children, Monte of Woodland, CA; Sharon of College Park, MD; and Scott Theresa of Kennewick, WA; by her grandchildren, Sherry Jason Apfel of Kennewick, WA, and Britny, Chelsi, and Brandon Gregg Kennewick, WA; by her great-grandchildren, Xander and Xiana Apfel, Kennewick, WA; by her siblings, Charles Ellie Finch, Winston-Salem, NC, and Robert Willene Finch, Pasco, WA; "little brother" Mark MaryAnn Finch of Antioch, CA and "little sister" Mary Myrl Miller of Odessa, WA; nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous cherished friends. Public viewing will be from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday August 3, 2008 at Einan's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday August 4, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Church of Christ, Richland, WA. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Gardens off the Richland Bypass Highway.
In lieu of flowers the family requests those wishing to honor her make donations to the Tri-City Cancer Center.
Sorry to hear of Millie’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I will miss a real talented person and devoted friend. I was her music teacher at Columbia H.S.
Sincerely,
Harley Stell
We will all miss Millie as she was such a dear lady to a lot of us and showed us how to go through lifes adversities gracefully and always trust our Lord and Master. She is at peace now and in the Lord’s hands.
I have very fond memories of my aunt Mille . Even though I have not seen her in the past 10 years Her kind spirt and heart I will always remember !She was always smiling and went out of her way to make sure you were ok . My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Glen and his family.
With Love,
Rod Gregg -Yelm, WA
Millie, you were always a true friend. You loved people and were ginuinely happy to see all who had touched your life. It never ceased to amaze me the energy you showed in spite of the limitations you had. I’ll always love you for just “being you” and “being there” for anyone and everyone. You’ll be greatly missed.
Our dear, sweet Millie, who was never ‘down’, always ‘up’ and who brought everybody around her up. You encouraged everyone, loved everyone, and treated everyone like your own. We will really miss you! But what a gain for our Lord! Tell my dad we miss him Millie. And it’s not goodbye, because we will see you all again.
We will miss her greatly. Her encouraging emails were always a welcome thought. I hope to sing with her in that great meeting one day. A faithful child of God who loved her brothers and sisters and did all she could for them.
We know God will sustain Glenn in knowing she was a devoted wife and mother.
In His name,
Leland and Shirley Willis
To the family of Millie – my sincere sympathy to you. It never seems a good time to lose a loved one, but you know she is no longer in pain, and so very happy with Jesus. God bless you all as you remember her life and the good times with her. She was a classmate and we had so much fun and laughs at our girls of ’54 luncheons. I will miss her and shall never forget her.
Love and prayers,
Ivamarie
Such a special woman! Our memories will not fade. From the time that 5 crazy Texans showed up on your door step in Oroville, to when we learned that Charles lived only around the corner from us in Virginia, to frog legs in Texarkana, and a wonderful day on the boat and evening visit to the laser show at the dam while visiting with you in Pasco. Your bravery, joy and love always shown through. May other great memories sustain all that love you. You will continue to make a smile break through.
Love all of you and share in this special time of remembering.
Barbara and Darwin
I am so sorry to hear of Millie’s passing; my condolences to the entire family.
Way back in 1982 as I was hiring in with Kaiser Engineers at the Federal Bldg., Millie was the first person I saw, as she was overseeing my typing and shorthand tests. I was so nervous and I remember her telling me I would do fine; she was right as I am still out there after 25 years.
Our deepest sympathies go to Glynn and his family. While we mourn her departure from this world, we rejoice in the knowledge of where she is now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bless you and ease your pain.
Ruth and E.C. St.Clair
Millie and I spent many happy times in Choir at Col High Richland High School. Over the years it was always so nice to spend time visiting at Grandma’s over lunch. Millie was one of the most courageous people I have known. We will all miss her and I send my deepest sympathy to Monty and the rest of her family.
Friend, fellow classmate, and all round good person; all who knew you will miss you very much.
A wonderful lady and classmate whom I have had the pleasure to know most of my life has passed on. Millie, I wish I could have said goodby in person. I do feel good that you will no longer suffer. I will miss seeing you at the Club 40 gatherings in September. RIP friend.
What a great loss for all of us who knew and loved Millie. How special she was. She was a friend to me and my family for 60 plus years. Millie was one of the most kind and loving people I have ever known, so genuine, strong and brave. Now God has taken her home to share this angel with those who have gone before. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all her family.
I was so lucky to have met Millie when I became a “Kaiser gal.” She and her dear friend Dortha always took the “girls” under their wings and taught us all about the business world, but also about life. I will never forget Millie’s laugh or the warmth in which she would give us her very sage advice, always in the fun-loving way she approached her life. All my love and sympathy to the Gregg family for the loss of your beloved Millie. May you find comfort in the memories of the joy she brought to your lives and to numerous others. God Speed Millie!
I was sad to hear of Millie’s recent passing. When Millie and I met, we were little 4th grade girls.I have memories of spending the night with her during the 1948 floods in Richland. We couldn’t sleep because the big earth movers were building a dike along the Columbia river. Our families were friends and co-workers for the Lord for many years. Her Mom was one of my favorite Bible school teachers.
Millie was a wonderful musician and I sang in the highschool choir, while she was our accompanist.
I have read the wonderful tributes, and although we had not been in touch for years, it is obvious she has touched many lives and will be truly missed on this earth while she continues life in Jesus in the eternal realm.
May God bless her family and many friends.
Evelyn Lowery
The loss of a sibling is difficult. Millie always had a way of doing things that made you feel comfortable. I left Richland soon after graduation in 1950, and only returned for brief visits. Millie and I did not have much time together in our adult years. I will have many fond memories of our younger years together, and will always remember how she laughed, even at my corny jokes.
I met Millie, January 13, 1971 when I first reported for my first day of white collar work with Vitro Engineering at the Federal Building.
Millie was one of the first people this young kid met. She was friendly and warm, yet professional.
This was a time when employees often times wore more than one hat working where they were needed and Millie took pride in all that she did.
Millie was an easy person to talk with and always seemed to listen.
It has been many years since I last saw Millie, but I will always think fondly of her.
Rest in peace, Millie.
I have waited way too long to write in Millie’s book. I met Millie when she came to work for Vitro Engineering. There was a short time that we shared an office together and there is no way to express how much fun that was. We, along with Betty Hubbard and Janice Morgan, had many a fun shopping trip to Spokane and Yakima. All I can say is they were very memorable!! I miss Millie, I miss her checking to see if I am ok, I miss the “hi db” at the first of the call and I miss the “bye Babe, I love you” at the end of her call. She will always be my Millie. – db
I am Millie’s grandsonin-law; but that’s the same as blood to me. I really miss Grandma, and it still bothers me that I couldn’t attend the funeral. I had just started a job, & the funeral was on Monday. We had a thing; we would always tease each other, & bicker back and forth just to give each other trouble. She was fun. I miss her dearly.
Our prayers are with the family, but thankful that Millie is no longer in pain.
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