5/7/1927 - 8/5/2019
Ruth “Jean” Grim age 92 of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away August 5,
2019 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1927 the daughter of Bernard and
Edna Leona (Stuber) Hilfiker. She was married August 12, 1973 to Donald Grim
who survives. Jean grew up on a farm near Salamonia and was a member of
Salamonia United Church of Christ. She graduated from Portland High School
in 1945.
In her early years she worked at Weiler's Department Store.
She also worked at Montgomery Ward in Portland. In 1961 she moved to Muncie
and managed the Montgomery Ward Store there until her retirement.
In
1985 Jean and Don moved to Port Charlotte, Florida. They were active members
in the North Port Community United Church of Christ.
Surviving are
her husband Don, One son Jim Beeler (wife Sharon) of Portland, Step-son
Terry Grim (wife Rea), Step-daughter Kathy Gant (husband Jeff),
Step-daughter Elaine Casados (husband Randy), Grandchildren Lauranne Hauck,
Brad Beeler, Becki Rigby of Portland, Matthew Avery, Kenny Avery, Lori
LeValley, Ryan Grim, Leah Sour, Jaimie Reese, Renee Riley, Jared Grim, Jason
Grim, Katie Ryan, Kelly Gant, Nick Gant, Kodi Thurston, Travis Casados, Amy
Coplen and thirty four great grandchildren.
A celebration of life
service will be held August 24th at 1:00 PM in the Salamonia United Church
of Christ with burial to follow in the Salamonia Cemetery. Memorials can be
made to the Salamonia United Church of Christ or choice of the donor.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home; August 19, 2019
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Salamonia Cemetery