Laverne M. GUY

Laverne M. Gravelle, of Duluth, passed away recently in 2005. Born in Houghton, Mich., to John & Etta Guy. Left Calumet, Mich, in 1933 to marry John Harris in Mound, Minn. President and active member of Emerson PTA in the 40's. Continued to hold Emerson Past Presidents meetings until 1985. Acheived office of Senior Reagent in West Duluth WOTM. Formed women's marching unit. Ex director of Goodwill Industries until retirement in 1971. Organized fashion shows through Goodwill women's auxiliary to benefit Goodwill. Retired in 1973 and received award from Mayor of Duluth for volunteer services to the community. Active member of French River Lutheran Church while living up the north shore. Participated in Homemakers and Homesteaders organization of North Shore as well as Senior Gleaners. Moved to Keystone Bluffs where she organizes weekly church service through East Duluth Church of Christ with assistance of pastor Danny Jaekel. Preceded in death by husbands, John Harris, and LeRoy Gravelle, parents John and Etta Guy, brothers Al of Eagle Harbor, Mich., Billy of Mich., Bob of Calumet, Harold of Calumet, and a sister, Mildred of Calumet. Survived by son, Gordon Harris of Duluth, Mildred Booker of Yerrington, Nev., Marlene Corey of Citrus Heights, Calif., David Harris of Fair Oaks, Calif. Sister Lucille Korpi of Hermantown, Minn. Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The family extends our heartfelt thanks to the employees of Keystone Bluffs and St. Mary's Hospice Program. Laid to rest at Park Hill Cemetery in Woodland. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 727-3555. Published in the Duluth News Tribune on 8/14/2005.