Irene Grizzle Obituary
1934 – 2011
Irene joined her beloved husband, Buck, in heaven on Feb. 27th. Born in Los Angeles, CA on Nov. 29th, 1934 to Fred and Caroline Forward, her family moved to Toledo, WA in 1945 where she met and later married the love of her life on Feb. 21, 1953. Together Irene and Buck lived in Toledo, WA for more than 50 years.
She leaves behind her four devoted children, Michael (Lisa) Grizzle of Seattle, WA, Sheryl (John) Knappenberger of Tigard, OR, Dianne (Richard) Gruenwald of Yuma, AZ and Beth (Timothy) Malsbury of Katonah, NY; seven wonderful Grandchildren, Katie Knappenberger, Curtis Wild, Jacob Wild, Jason Grizzle, Kristen Grizzle, Ryann Malsbury and Ashton Malsbury; and her three precious great-granddaughters Mya, Riley and Kylee Wild.
She is survived by her sisters, Pat Bailey of Kennewick, WA, Evelyn Burkett of San Diego, CA, and her brother, Dan Forward of Puyallup, WA.
Irene worked for the Toledo School District for 24 years before retiring in 1997. She was an active member of The Christian Fellowship of Winlock for many years and was most recently a member of the Ballard Baptist Church in Seattle, WA.
A graveside service will be held Thurs. March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the McVicker's Fir Lawn Cemetery in Toledo, WA, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. A reception will be held immediately after at the Christian Fellowship of Winlock Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society – PO Box #19140 Seattle, WA 98109.
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March 8, 2011
Your Mom was avery good friend of mine.
We we were in high school togther, she and I were Cheer Leaders our freshman year Her family moved to sunnyside. So we realey did,nt connect alot after marriage Marilyn Aylsworth Boone
Barbara matheson
March 7, 2011
To the Grizzle family we send our prayers to you in the time of your loss. Irene will be missed she was such a wonderful person.
bernard Ike
March 4, 2011
Diane...Hope you get through this, This is a difficult time. I know I just lost my dad and my brother. Prayers and all that stuff.....later. Oh by the way this is Bernard Ike.
March 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I couldn't imagine how you are feeling, but I am sure your family and friends are supporting you. There is a wonderful hope you can look forward to. Our Creator is well aware of our pain, and wants to take our sufferings away. He is using his son to make changes (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). We can have a future with our loved one. I hope this brings much comfort to you.
Zambrana
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Sean Kennedy
March 3, 2011
Mike,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family the best during these tough times.
Jerry & Lori Berg
March 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. May God's peace and love be with you all.
March 2, 2011
Dear Family, Your Mom was a very dear friend of mine and such a wonderful person. I am sorry I lost touch with her once we both left Toledo. My sincere sympathy in your loss. Rosalie Bond
E.C. Russell
March 2, 2011
My deepest condolensces at this time of your great loss.
Evelyn Burkett
March 2, 2011
Irene, you will be sorely missed. Your laugh, your fun, your ability to see humor in all kinds of situations. Truly I have been blessed to have had such a wonderful sister. Evelyn Forward Burkett
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