June Louise Grinney M.D.

June Louise Grinney M.D. obituary

June Grinney Obituary

June Louise Grinney, MD 92, of Tucson, Arizona, died peacefully on January 25, 2013. June was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Frederik Christensen, M.D. and her sisters, Myrtle Hegele and Carol Moore. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Leo Richard Grinney, M.D.; her four sons, James, Jay, John and David; 11 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. June was born on June 20, 1920, in Racine, Wisconsin, and attended Washington Park High School where she excelled academically and was a talented violinist in the school orchestra. After graduating in 1937, she continued her devotion to music and pursued a rigorous pre medicine academic curriculum at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Upon graduation from Northwestern in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science degree, she was accepted at Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (now the Medical College of Wisconsin) - one of only two women in the Class of 1944. It was here that June met another medical student and the love of her life, Leo Grinney, whom she married on September 28, 1944. Thus began a beautiful and enduring marriage between two people devoted to each other and committed to their shared passion of making this world a better place by helping others. June completed her training at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York in 1945. Soon thereafter she embarked on a distinguished 43 year career in family medicine in Racine, Wisconsin, where she focused on the care of women and children. She was a long standing and active member of professional organizations including the American Medical Association, State Medical Society of Wisconsin, Racine County Medical Society, Wisconsin Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and was a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition to her devotion to her patients and their well-being, June enjoyed playing golf, gardening, spending time with her family on ski trips to Colorado, and canoeing and fishing with friends in the Boundary Waters of Quetico National Park. After moving to Tucson, Arizona in 1988, June became fascinated by the flora of the Sonoran Desert and its magnificent sunrises and sunsets. During the summers June and Leo escaped to the mountains of Colorado and enjoyed fly fishing the rivers in and around their home in Snowmass, Colorado. June was remarkable and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was an inspiring trailblazer for future generations of women seeking careers as physicians; a devoted wife who shared a unique and enduring professional and personal partnership with her husband, Leo; a supportive mother of four boys who occasionally tested her patience, but never her love; and a consummate physician who cared for generations of women and children. She was wise and humble, and her unforgettable blue eyes always sparkled with laughter and love. Her family and friends will always cherish their memories of this extraordinary and special person. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.

Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 3, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for June Grinney

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

I will always remember Dr. June as a very giving and understanding lady. My sincere condolences to the entire Grinney family.

David Cutler

February 3, 2013

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in June Grinney's name

Memorial Events
for June Grinney

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial

1040 North Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

How to support June's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor June Grinney's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more