Gladys Santesson, 91, of Foster, passed away Thursday. She was born in Molalla to Ezra and Ada (Kaufman) Burkholder. Gladys was the youngest of nine children and the last living child.

After graduating from high school, she went to work in Oregon City for a Soil Conservation Company. In 1938 she married Fred Santesson and they moved to Sweet Home in 1945.

She was a member of the Sweet Home Church of Christ on 18th and Long for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School and told Missionary stories for many years.

Gladys was a homemaker with many interests. She belonged to the Sweet Home Home Extension for more than 45 years. She was known for her wonderful cooking and she made the best soups.

She loved to cook, garden, can, clean, dig clams, and fish, and she really loved to play games, especially Pinochle. She loved entertaining and having friends and family around.

Gladys is survived by two children: Sheryl Santesson of Sweet Home and Darrel and his wife Norma Santesson of Vancouver, WA; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Santesson.

Memorial service will be 11:00 am Saturday, May 26th, at 18th and Long Church of Christ. If friends do not wish to send flowers, memorial contributions can be made to 18th and Long Church of Christ. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.