June 29, 1918 - May 22, 2011
Age 92, died May 22, 2011. Grace was born June 29, 1918 in Belfast, NY, daughter of the late William Cady and Bernice Kinney. She spent her childhood in Auburn, NY. Grace attended Cornell University and graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine.
She married Ralph Loomis in 1940. With her husband Ralph, she operated a joint veterinary practice in Warsaw until their retirement in 1970. Grace specialized in small animal medicine.
Grace was an avid animal lover and gardener. After their retirement, Grace and Ralph made many trips to New Zealand where they established life long friends.
She is survived by 4 children, James (Judith) Loomis of Richland, WA, William (Barbara) Loomis of Bellevue, NE, Eugene Loomis of Warsaw and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Marti of Mars, PA. She leaves 4 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 2 nephews and 4 nieces.
Friends may call Tuesday, May 31 from 4 – 7 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 AM on June 1, 2011 at the United Church of Warsaw, 22 S. Main St., Warsaw, NY with a luncheon to follow. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in memory of Grace to the American Red Cross or to the Warsaw Rescue Squad
May 31, 2011 : Calling Hours for Dr. Grace K. Loomis - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home
June 1, 2011 : Service for Dr. Grace K. Loomis at United Church of Warsaw - 11:00 AM - at United Church of Warsaw
Jun 14.11 from Thomas Wheatley:
Dear Eugene and family
Please accept our prayers at the loss of your mother.
She was a wonderful person and good friend and will be missed.
Love Tom and Nancy Wheatley 12 Meeting House Square Middleton MA 01949
Jun 1.11 from Alison R. Smith:
My sympathies go out to Dr. Loomis's family. Grace and Ralph used to return to "the Hill" for Cornell reunions, and we so appreciated having them in the Cornell family. May you have many fond memories of them both. Sincerely,
Alison Smith, Alumni Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
May 30.11 from Marta Jaskula:
I first met Dr. Loomis when I worked at Hinkley's Vet Hospital in Buffalo N.Y.in the 1960's. What a treat it was to work with such a wonderful women.I am very sorry to hear she is gone.
May 27.11 from Madelynn Powers Thayer:
My sincere condolances to all the loomic family. We always took our dogs to Grace she was very special and Warsaw could sure use vets like your mom and dad today
Sincerely:
Madelynn Powers Thayer
May 25.11 from Joe Coveny:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you,Mary, and the entire Loomis Family
May 25.11 from Patricia Lyke:
Your mother was such and amazing woman. She reminded me allot of my mother who would have been 90 this year on June 4th. I guess it was growing up in the Depression that made then so resilient and strong. Grace will be sorely missed.
May 25.11 from Charlotte Kinney:
I will always remember this wonderful woman who cared for our childhood pets. She was not only a great vet but a loving and caring person towards the owners of these pets. Much love and my prayers go to her family.