Ida Mae Stearns, age 96, passed away Oct. 24, 2008 in Lake Point. Born Ida Mae McNeil Aug. 24, 1912 in Bemidji, Minn., to Vernon and Inez McNeil she was their only child. She married Valentine Floyd Stern on April 7, 1928 and later divorced in 1955.

“Grandma Mae” worked at the old Unxled Café in Lakepoint until it closed, then she worked at the 76 Truckstop until she retired. She loved her family and dedicated the rest of her life raising them and her cat “Hoppy.” She was best known for her quilting and home made strawberry jam and fudge at Christmas time.

Survived by her sons, Valentine Edward (Fern) Lakepoint; Floyd Vern (Geri) Spokane, Wash.; daughter-in-law Nora Kelso, Wash. Foster sons Bob Borders and Bob Sowers both of Kelso, Wash., and dear friend Marcia Winters of Lakepoint. Preceded in death by two sons Chester and Donald Ray.

She was deeply loved by 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and many more great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Silverado Hospice for their loving kindness and support. Primary care manager Teresa, and many aides.

Grandma Mae will be missed by many. We love you grandma.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Friends and family are welcome. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Estates.