Norma Marie Grimes

Norma M. Grimes �" Norma passed away January 23, 2010 at age 88 following a six month illness with cancer. Norma was born to William B. and Alice (Miller) Good in Utica, Ohio on November 14, 1921. Norma graduated as valedictorian of her class at Lancaster High School in 1939 and attended Lancaster Business College. She enjoyed the company of her brother Paul L. Good and her sister Dorothy M. (Good) Kramer, now both deceased. She married Joseph E. Grimes, Jr. of Canal Winchester, Ohio January 9, 1944. Joe was a funeral director at the Grimes Funeral Home in Canal Winchester and they had a son Gary in 1947. Although she believed Greeley is the best place in the world, she was always proud of her Ohio Buckeye heritage. Norma moved to Greeley, CO in 1952 with husband Joe, son Gary, and other family members. Norma retired Jan 1987 after 31 years as executive secretary to the manager of the Greeley Gas Co. (now ATMOS Energy). Norma lived alone in Greeley after Joe passed away in 1966 but she enjoyed the company of many wonderful friends nearly every day. Norma was always an enthusiastic and tireless supporter of local community service and frequently attended charitable and social activities. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greeley and its Hannah Rebecca Circle for over 50 years. Norma recently received her 50 Year Member Award from The Order of Easter Star, Grand Chapter of Colorado. She also stayed active and healthy by participating in the exercise classes of Aims Community College for 22 years and enjoyed the many friends she made through these activities. Norma was a member of Rho Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, the Knife and Fork Club, and Amico Club. She served on the Weld County Chapter of the American Heart Association and three social boards at local banks, currently Guaranty Mutual. Norma loved to host her family and always gave her all to her family. She is survived by her son Dr. Gary J. Grimes and wife Sharon, of Birmingham, AL. Her grandson Dr. David B. Grimes and his wife Sunny Knott of Seattle, WA recently became the parents of Norma’s great granddaughter Annika Grimes in April, 2009. Norma is also survived by her granddaughter Jennifer M. Grimes and fiancé Mark Craig, both of Birmingham, AL. Friends may visit from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Adamson Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, 917 10th Avenue in Greeley. Interment at Linn Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to "The First United Methodist Church” of Greeley, "Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado” or the organization of your choice, in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com .