Kathleen Ann (Grant) Squires, 91, died on April 1, 2008, in Encinitas, California after a brief illness.
A more than 70-year resident of California, she was born in Columbia City on April 1, 1917.
She married Jack Squires and the couple celebrated more than 50 years of marriage. Mr. Squires died in 1989.
The couple owned and operated Squires Jewelry in Columbia City for more than 25 years.
She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Columbai City.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Anderson of Smyrna, Georgia and Martha Orr of Encinitas, California, a sister, Mary Trier of Columbia City; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held in Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City, this summer.
Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Mrs. Squires to Grace Lutheran Church, Columbia City.