Gary Lee Grim
June 24, 1936 - December 11, 2012
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Gary Lee Grim
June 24, 1936 - December 11, 2012
Obituary
Gary Lee Grim, 76, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully at his home early on December 11, 2012. He was born on June 24, 1936, in Hastings, Nebraska.
Gary is remembered by many for his good-natured sense of humor. His kindness and friendly personality attracted many visitors to his household over the years. He could often be found helping his boys complete a project on a car. One of his favorite activities was attending their sporting events.
In his later life, he embraced the computer age whole-heartedly. He often participated in blogs, where he loved to enter into dialog, often humorous exchanges, on a wide range of political topics. He also enjoyed keeping in touch with his family and friends through email. Garys mind remained sharp to his final days.
His family moved to Bellingham in 1942, where he later graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954. He attended Bellingham Success Business College and also received training at Western Washington University.
He joined the Army National Guard in 1952, where he was a member of the Anti-Aircraft Artillery, the Field Artillery Military Police and Combat Engineers. Serving as First Sergeant for seven years, he retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army. After military retirement he accepted a commission as a Captain from the Washington State Guard Militia for two years.
Gary worked at the Morse Hardware Company as a Store Merchandiser-Outside Sales Representative for 10 years. He later became a Staff Supervisor of Central Stores at Western Washington University, from which he retired in 1991.
He was married to Diane Behme (now Scansen) from 1959-1975. Gary married Nadean M. Dunkin-Little (Grim) in 1976 and the two remained faithfully together until his passing.
Survivors include his beloved wife Nadean; four sons Gary L. Grim Jr. (Caren), Matthew A. Grim (Lorrie), Mark R. Grim (Charisma), Adam J. Grim (Debbie Carlson); grandchildren Stephane Harris, Tiereny Grim, Dalton Grim, Tessa Grim, Mark Jacob Grim; step children Karen Hansey (Randy), Karlene Strandberg (Gene); step grandchildren Jason Hansey, Lucas Hansey, Jacquie Latta (Day), Ashleigh Day; great grand children Matthew Harris, Brooklyn Harris.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert R. Grim and Anna (Placke-Stromer); six siblings, Gladys Burkhardt, Lillian Axelson, Delores Syre, Raymond Stromer, Herman Stromer, Melvin Stromer (Patty, survivor).
Funeral Service will be Friday, December 14, 2012, 12:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248. Gary professed Faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. At the request of family, memorials should be made to the Salvation Army Church. The family expresses gratitude and appreciation to Hospice and Visiting Angels. Please view the memorial and sign the online guest book to share your memories of Gary.
Farewell Tribute Information
Funeral Service will be Friday, December 14, 2012, 12:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248. Donations Information
At the request of family, memorials should be made to the Salvation Army Church.
12 responses to Gary Lee Grim
Lorrie Grim says:
December 11, 2012
Gar, Matt, Mark, Adam…. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to partcipate in your Dad’s home care. I express my deepest and heartfelt sympathies to each of you. Your Dad was a great man. My fondness memories of your Dad has been the time him & I shared together this last year. We became friends…not just family. He spoke often about all of you and was so proud. Your Dad’s generoisty,kind heart and great sense of humor and ability to laugh even though laughing would make him cough and bring him discomfort, he displayed his strength, courage and love for all of us trying to make us feel better. It was never was about your Dad it was always about us or others. Each visit was always welcomed with a big smile….with or without his teeth…it never mattered. He would reach for my hand and say “Hi Lor it’s so good to see ya” and each visit ended holding hands and he would say “you’re a good woman Lor..God Luv Ya”… Know that I will miss your Dad but “lucky” for me I see him in all of you “My Grim Brothers” I love you all, Sister Lor
Gayle Gurtner VanderVeen says:
December 11, 2012
I remember Grimmy as a little girl where he worked at the Armory.My dad was Ernie Gurtner that you worked with for many years. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.