Mary DeLaGrange of Port Orchard marked her 108th birthday July 1, surrounded by family and memories that span more than a century.
Born in 1917, DeLaGrange grew up in Spokane before moving to Port Orchard during World War II with her late husband, Robert DeLaGrange. Robert worked at the shipyard, while she built a career in medical records at the Naval Hospital, eventually serving as executive secretary to the commanding officer before retiring. Robert passed away in March 1991.
Her daughter, LaVonne Payton, describes her as a calm, kind person who has always taken life in stride…