Grace Amelia Zagata

Grace Amelia Zagata peacefully passed away on September 20, 2015 in Vacaville, California. She was 97 years old.

She is survived by her son Robert Zagata (Geri), brother Paul Dey (Imogene), sister Donna Clark, son-in-law John Hill, daughter-in-law Kathy Zagata, nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Frank, daughter Eileen Hill, son Raymond, granddaughter Ellen Zagata Hall, parents Raymond and Lottie, and brothers George, Doyle, Art, Silas and sister Lois.

Born on April 14, 1918 to Raymond and Lottie McReynolds Dey in Osborne, Kansas, Grace and her family moved to Kimberly, Idaho in 1924. She graduated from beauty school. She met Frank while working on the Jone’s Ranch in 1934.

Grace and Frank were married on September 4, 1935 and celebrated 73 years of marriage. Together they had three children Raymond, Eileen and Robert. Grace was a loving homemaker and mother that enjoyed gardening, crocheting, canning vegetables and helping her family with the farm. She also enjoyed attending the Community of Christ church in Buhl.

To celebrate and honor Grace’s life, a graveside service will be held on April 23, 2016 at 10:30 am at the Buhl West End Cemetery. A reception will follow the service at Mimi’s Flowers at 539 Clear Lakes Road in Buhl, Idaho.

Those who wish may share memories and condolences on her memorial page at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.