Gloria Dayle Rhode

Gloria was born to Frank Wilber Yocom and Anna Minnie Yocom (later Conwell, née Huisman) on July 12, 1949, in Centralia, Washington. She was a caring sister to four brothers: Craig, Mike, Jeff, and David. She graduated from Camas high school in 1967, and went on to attend at Centralia College where she studied business, accounting, and computers. Gloria was a skilled and diligent worker who enjoyed a diversified work life over the years. She worked for the Crown Zellerbach mill in Camas; she was the owner, operator, and builder at Columbia Fiberglass Boats in Rochester, WA from 1975 to 1993; she worked on a Weyerhaeuser Tree Farm in Rochester, WA; and she worked in the Fred Meyer Distribution Center in Chehalis, WA for 17 years.

On February 4, 1968, Gloria married Harlan Rhode in Reno, Nevada. Together they brought Jennie Rhode into the world. Family was always the center of Gloria’s life. She loved family dinners, picnics, and barbeques. Some of Gloria’s most cherished moments were summers at the beach with family boating, ocean fishing, clam digging, and camping. Gloria loved nature; she spent much of her time tending to her plants, trees, and rhododendrons. She was always learning and was interested in many subjects such as astronomy, zoology, and world events. Gloria was a kid at heart; she loved to tell stories and jokes, and she loved her granddogs. She lived to help others, and donated to various charities including the Salvation Army, the local food bank, the American Cancer Society, and the Children’s Network. Gloria was a precious and loving mom, daughter, and sister. She will be deeply missed.

Gloria was preceded in death by her mother Anna Minnie Conwell, her father Albert Conwell, and her biological father Frank Wilber Yocom.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Jennie A Rhode; her brothers Craig Yocom (Sue), David Conwell (Donda), Mike Conwell (Ginger Berry), and Jeff Conwell (Debi); and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to thank everyone who offered their thoughts, prayers, and support. There will be a celebration of life at the Swede Hall (18543 Albany St SW, Rochester, WA 98579) on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center or a charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Rhode family.