Grandma Grimm

Grandma Grimm was one amazing lady! She was remarkable simply in the fact that she lived so long, and all that occurred in the span of her lifetime that she was witnessed. But, she was also remarkable for the way that she lived her life. Family was deeply important to her. It was interesting that in making her plans for the celebration of her life, she wanted no church service or fuss, but she did want the family to gather together and share a meal. This is surely evidence that she knew what is most important -- our family!

I loved listening to my own gents describe things that they remembered about Grandma Grimm and their favorite things about her. Andrew can remember her the least, being the youngest, but her passing really touched his heart. His middle name is Grandma Grimm's maiden name (Scott). I also enjoyed learning new things about her during the graveside gathering, like the fact that this tiny little woman played basketball. It was fun to see the smiles as her son (my father-in-law) and each of her grandchildren recounted special memories of Grandma. She will be sorely missed here on earth.

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Wanda Louella Grimm, age 104, of Alden, Iowa died on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Private family services were held on Saturday, August 14. Visitation was at 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11 at Surls Funeral Home in Alden.

Wanda L. Grimm was born on October 25, 1905 in Shellsburg, Iowa, the daughter of George and Berith (Booth) Scott. She graduated from the Shellsburg High School. On October 25, 1923 Wanda was united in marriage to William Floyd Grimm in Vinton, Iowa.

Wanda is survived by her son, Richard (Joan) Grimm of Waterloo; five grandchildren, Jerry Grimm of Alden, Kevin (Ellen) Cary-Grimm of Iowa City, Todd (Theresa) Grimm of Whetstone, AZ, Chad (Connie) Grimm and Sarah (Cord) Nelson of Waterloo; and 14 great-grandchildren (Kim, Trish, Matt, Michael, Stephanie, Paige, Dakodda, William, Cheyenne, Jonathan, Andrew, Logan, Luke, and Cameron).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; son, Donald; grandson, Wyatt Grimm; great-granddaughter, Alexandria Grimm; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers.

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