Gloria Gayle Lutz Goller

passed away peacefully in Poulsbo on January 18, 2012. Gloria was born in Mandan, ND on August 17, 1915 to Laura Chapman Lutz and Rolland Ray Lutz. She was the eldest of four children, including Laurie L. Obergottsberger, George C. Lutz, and the late Rolland R. Lutz Jr.Gloria attended Hamlin University and was a member of PEO Sorority/Sisterhood. In 1937 her family moved to Tacoma, WA.From a very young age Gloria showed musical talent and became well known for her beautiful soprano voice. After hearing her sing on the radio and in his church, a young banker named Louis Goller was captivated. He introduced himself and they soon became engaged and subsequently married January 6, 1940.In 1948 they moved to Bainbridge Island, where Louis started the Island's first bank, with Gloria's encouragement. She became active in music and helped found the Bainbridge Light Opera, which later became Bainbridge Performing Arts. She sang with the Seattle Symphony and after studying in New York, performed concerts. Her interest in religion goes back to many generations of ministers within the family. She and Louis joined St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, where she was life professed as a Franciscan Sister in 1982, after many years as an Associate of that Order. She went on to establish The Little Sisters of St.Clare, a Franciscan Order recognized by the Episcopal Church (USA).Gloria and Louis raised three sons, David (Lynn) of Hawaii, Jeffrey (Carrie) of Port Ludlow and Joel (Cathryn) of Florida. She was predeceased by a daughter, Karyn, who lived for one day. There are nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Gloria lived a very full and rewarding life. With three boys, she stayed busy on Bainbridge Island and in later years, she and Louis spent winters in Arizona. After sixty years of marriage, Louis passed away in 2000 and she stayed active until she became incapacitated by a fall. She touched countless lives, was much loved and will be missed by many. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1:00 PM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island. Interment will follow at Kane Cemetery on the Island. A reception will be held at the church. Instead of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Barnabas Building Fund.