Grace Jore

Grace Marilyn Morken was born on August 19, 1933, in La
Crosse, Wis., to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken. Grace was raised in
Yucatan Valley, Houston County. She attended Badger Country School
through the 8th grade and graduated from Houston High School in 1951.
Grace was active in 4-H, where she met her future husband, John Robert
Jore. They were married in 1954 at the Stone Church in Houston. Grace
worked alongside her husband on the farm and at Skifton's General Store
in Houston. She was a dedicated member of Cross of Christ Lutheran
Church in Houston. Grace held the simple values of kindness and
faithfulness to the forefront of every living breath.
Grace is survived by her son, Douglas (Mary) Jore of Houston;
grandchildren: Joseph, Bree and Therese Jore of Houston; and sister,
Thelma Johnston of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband;
infant son, Thomas Robert; and infant granddaughter, Rachel Elizabeth.
Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 pm Saturday, February 27, at
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston where there will be a
memorial service at 2 pm. Burial will be at the Stone Church Cemetery in
Houston at a later date. Please leave a memory of Grace, and sign her
online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com