Through her leadership members spent many hours clearing limbs, grass and trash. Several gravesites were discovered in the southern portion of the cemetery where Vinca vines had created a thick sod and vegetative cover. Hours of research led to a complete listing of all who are buried in Pioneer Cemetery and compilation of material found into a society publication. Her dedication to this project and other contributions to our society were recognized with a certificate of appreciation from the WA State Genealogical Society in 2007
After several years of fundraising the project culminated in May 2010 with a new metal fence and entry to the site and the dedication of a memorial stone with the names of all those interred in the cemetery.
Travel well Earline! And THANK YOU for all you have done for our society. We all know you will keep busy in Arizona. Keep us posted when you find the time.
A community farewell and to thank her for her years of volunteer service will be held on March 31, 2012 at the Methodist Church from 1-4pm. Refreshments will be served. No gifts please. A book donation to a local elementary school would be appreciated.