Her family moved to Alberta during the Great Depression and in 1946 Grace married Walter Dodds of Delia, AB. They lived and raised their family on acreage at Airdrie, AB. Walter predeceased Grace in 1987. Grace moved to Kelowna in 1990. Grace is survived by her son Vernon, daughter Melanie, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Grace did a variety of volunteer work in Kelowna and enjoyed teaching a variety of courses including Visualizing Wellness through the Hospice Volunteer Training Program. She will be missed by those whom loved and knew her.