She graduated from Hinton, OK, high school; then SWST College atWeathe rford, OK, in 1941 with a degree in public school music.
Albuquerque Journal - August 5, 1998
"Mrs. Grace Templeton, resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 2,1 998. She was born June 19, 1919 near Calumet, OK, the daughter ofD.B. a nd Carrie VanGundy. She died Sunday, August 2, 1998 of cancer.She grad uated from Southwestern State University, Weatherford, OK,with a degre e in Music. She was a pianist and composer. On August 27,1940 she marr ied Rev. Robert M. Templeton. She is survived by herhusband, Robert M. T empleton of the home; a daughter, Mrs. CarolynErwin of Pawhuska, OK; a d aughter, Najma Hakima (Nelia) of theDominican Republic; a son, Robert o f Dixon, NM; and a daughter, JeanMorris of Enumclaw, WA; and seven gra ndchildren; and twogreat-grandchildren. A memorial service will be hel d on August 13,1998 in Central United Methodist Church at 1615 Copper N E. In lieu offlowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8 300Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cremation has taken place."
