Ray Grimm
June 21, 2013
Ray Grimm, Sr., 60, passed away at Iowa Lutheran Hospital on Friday, June 21, 2013.
Ray was born January 1, 1953, in Des Moines. He had a heart of gold and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, who were his life. He enjoyed the Friday night races at the Fairgrounds, and was a push truck driver for over 30 years. He was a NASCAR and sprint race fan. He loved motorcycles and riding his Harley.
Ray is survived by his wife, the love of his life, LuAnn; children, Missy, Jason, Buzz, Tiffany, Butch, Nikki, Colette, Jessica, and Maria; 27 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Sheri Pam, Julie, Carol, Jean, Sandi and Toni; four brothers, Mark, Oz, Tom Jr., and Todd; many many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Gloria Davis; son, Ray Jr.; and his niece, Kelly.
Services for Ray will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Ray.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Coopers
06/26/2013
Our biggest condolences to all of Rays family! You were such a great, sometimes ornry person! You stepped up and became a father to 3 ladies that I love so dearly! They are a reflection of you! Ray Cooper remembers u at a young age. He says u were just as ornry then as u r now! We r so thankful to have known u Ray and will never forget u! RIP our friend Ray Grimm:-(
Steve Hobbs
06/26/2013
Prayers go out to the family.
Ray was a great person.He loved his nascar racing.R.I.P.Ray.
STEPHANIE HUNTER
06/26/2013
RAY YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH!WHEN YOU SEE MY DAD TELL HIM I LOVE AND MISS HIM!!YOU WERE A GREAT DAD AND EVEN BETTER GRANDPA.
Jami Marple
06/25/2013
I knew you but a short time and we spoke few words but your kids are a reflection of you and they are pretty fantastic full of love and tough when need be, your wife always has a beautiful smile on her face and always seemed so happy to be around you. The grandkids you have always make me smile, I love their wild youth and loved the smile on your face when you were with them. You will be soooo missed and now I will say goodbye to you and a piece of each and every one of their hearts will go with you. :( there are no words to ease their pain. this makes my heart hurt. I am glad I got to see you at ledges and Cory was glad he got to talk to you. Most importantly i am glad i got to suran wrap your cars last summer with the girls ....Ha we had fun doing that and a good laugh at getting busted. may you fly high with the angels and watch over your babies no matter how grown they are.
Terry Leadfoot Thompson
06/24/2013
I will forever remember your voice and your curious sense of oneryness.. You will be missed by many Bro..
christina grimm
06/24/2013
I love you poppa . I have missed you dearly RIP POPPA
Teri Steen _ Armstrong
06/24/2013
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the ligh. Ray you fought the light and now you are at peace. I love you
debbie green
06/23/2013
R.I.P. RAY i have knowing the family they lived behind us on 36 court new all them. god be with each and ever one of them
Sheryl Webb
06/23/2013
My deepest sympathy to family and friends......You have had more than your fair share of sadness and loss! You are always in my thoughts and prayers? RIP Ray......you will be deeply missed by MANY!!!
JJAM Racing
06/23/2013
Ray loved the racetrack and the racetrack loved Ray. Ray would help anyone. He will be missed by JJAM Racing, drivers, fans, and everyone. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
brenda belieu
06/23/2013
As all the years have gone by and our life's went in different directions the memory s. Of the past still linger I will miss u my old friend my love to your family
teressa mcelvogue
06/23/2013
ray its been awile since I seen u .dnt knw if u remember me still u was a good guy,and u have a wonderful family.rip and to the family he is looking down on u and watching out for u cus he loves all of u
shanna miles
06/22/2013
ray go be with the lord and tell my daughter Brianna Beerbower I love her and miss her...........
Julie Garrison
06/22/2013
You will be missed uncle ray R.I.P
terry (adams) schuling
06/22/2013
I haven't seen you in 38 years,but have thot of you often. I seen your sister sherri not too long ago,was good to see her and get caught up on everyone and told her to tell you hi. rest in peace ray. to rays family im so sorry for your loss,but you will see him again someday,now he is with jesus.