Pearl Grimes

Pearl Grimes KINGSFORD - Pearl Grimes, 102, of Kingsford, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford. She was born June 20, 1903, in Ishpeming, daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carlyon. Pearl graduated from Ishpeming High School, attended Northern Michigan University and obtained her masters degree in education from Wayne State University. She married Leo E. Grimes in Ishpeming on June 17, 1931. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1976. Pearl started out as a teacher at Washington School in Iron Mountain. For eight years Pearl and Leo lived in Dearborn, lower Michigan, where she taught and became principal at Avondale School in Inkster. Upon moving back to the area, Pearl taught first grade at Westwood School until retiring in 1965. She was the oldest living member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Pearl was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma teachers organization, Pine Grove Country Club, and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bridge player till age 95 and was a member of several bridge clubs. Pearl enjoyed traveling and spending the winters in Florida. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Keiser of Charlotte, N.C., Mary (Michael) Pulick of Ann Arbor, lower Michigan and Carol (James) Pezzullo of Kingsford; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son; a great-granddaughter, Karly Pezzullo-Igo and two sisters and four brothers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Dr. Meredith Rupe will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Pezzullo Sr., James Pezzullo Jr., Michael Pulick Sr., Michael Pulick Jr., Matthew Pulick and Harry Culver. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freeman Nursing Center Activity Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Pearl Grimes online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements

Pearl Grimes

June 20, 1903 - May 25, 2006