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Norma Grubb Obituary

Norma E. Beach Grubb Norma E. Beach Grubb, 90, of Dover, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born May 28, 1920 in Fairview, KS, the daughter of LeRoy Luther and Mary Anna (Weikle) Beach. She managed the Dover Caf in the 1960's. She was awarded the prize of the GMA Best Slice Challenge in November of 2008 while working at Sommerset Hall Caf in Dover. She was a member of Dover Federated Church and Ladies Aide. Norma married Wilbur Martin Grubb on June 1, 1938 in Keene, KS. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1990. Survivors include her children, Gerald D.(Dee) Grubb, Silver Lake, KS, Shirley (Cecil) Grist, Topeka, Melva Jean (Charlie) Yeomans, Ft. Worth, TX, Wanola (Harold) Patterson, Maple Hill, KS, Donald L. (Denise) Grubb, Topeka, Margaret E. Marling, Dover, Wendell E. (Takayo) Grubb, Trivoli, IL; a daughter-in-law, Connie Grubb, Topeka; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren and 2 siblings, Eugene (Louella) Beach, Muscotah, KS and Nona Mae (Ray) Drennon, Topeka. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin G. Grubb, Aug. of 1996, a grandson, Micky L. Grubb, Oct. of 2006, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. A celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Dover Federated Church, 13449 SW 57th St., Topeka, KS 66610. Interment will follow at Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Grubb will lie in state after 3 p.m., Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice of Kansas, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or to Dover Community Foundation Endowment Fund, in Norma's name, P.O. Box 14, Dover, KS 66420. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Norma E. Beach Grubb

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 30, 2011.

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Madi Grubb

February 24, 2020

I am Norma's great-grandaughter and I love her so much and I really do miss her. She is always in my prayers.

April 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Grubb family.

April 6, 2011

Shirley, just want you to know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Your mother was a great person.
In Avon Friendship
Linda Raine

April 3, 2011

The family of Norma is in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Ken and Marie Carlat

Karla Ginter

April 3, 2011

My sister Cherie and I were so grateful that your mother did so much for our mother, Ariel Ginter, while Mom was fighting cancer. We didn't have family care leave from work at that time and the things that Norma did for Mom were a great help. She was a wonderful lady.
Karla Ginter and Cherie Myers

Arletta Nichols

April 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grubb family. Just remember all of the good times that you have shared.

Luella Sage and Arletta (Sage) Nichols

Marla & Steve Farrar

April 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Norma was such a neat lady and will be missed by all.

Art Schimmel

April 1, 2011

Sorry I am not able to be there, I am in Louisiana at the moment. She was like my second mother to me. Your family is in my prayers and I give my condolences.

March 31, 2011

To all of Norma's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember her well, Linda Lee Petterson, Maricopa, Az

Darlene & Ron George

March 31, 2011

What a life well-lived! Not many people in their 80's are able to continue being an active community participant and to work doing something they love (pie baking). We'll miss you, Norma, and will always be longing for one more piece of your chocolate pie.

Chris Albert

March 31, 2011

Our condolences,Gerald and family.

Lani Rothwell

March 31, 2011

Marty, Lia and the Grist family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Tim, Lani Rothwell and family

March 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. A wonderful lady. God is probably enjoying her pies now. She will be missed.
Roberta & Neil Schilling (Dover, Ks)

March 30, 2011

What a wonderful, truly beautiful person inside and out. My sympathy to all of Norma's family, and friends. Another Dover Angel called home.
Debbie Rindt and family

Pat Flowers

March 30, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Our sympathy goes out to Gerald and the entire family. Ed and Pat Flowers

Deanna Williamson

March 30, 2011

Norma was happiest as a silent hero serving her church, school, and community. The pie contest did bring the community together as an opportunity to honor and thank her for all that she gave to others.

Lee Osburn

March 30, 2011

Sorry for your loss.

Jackie Cole(Morand)

March 30, 2011

Norma was a part of my growing up in Dover. I haven't seen her since Spring last year. Her hugs will be missed when I come home. God Bless

March 30, 2011

Aunt Wanola and family. My prayers are with you at this time. Your Moms chocolate pie....yum. Judy Shumate

Ron Grubb

March 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She was a dear Aunt to Ron. She will be missed. Ron & Tanya Grubb

Scott Bredow

March 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Norma's family. She will be missed at the Dover Store as will her pies.
Scott Bredow

Casey Olliso

March 30, 2011

Norma was a big part of my life growing up. I will miss her forever.

March 30, 2011

To all of Norma's family--our sympathy goes out to all of you--she was a great lady--whether she made good pies or not--but she did make good pies--cherish all the good memories
Paul and Joy Thomas and family

Unknown

March 30, 2011

She was a person loved and beloved by all that have met her. She will be truly missed throughout everyone's life that has had the privilege of every meeting her.

Maye Wegner

March 30, 2011

I only met Norma once at a Red Hat outing that The KAW Girls had in Dover. But I felt like she was a favorite Aunt. Her award winning pie recipe is one that is made for me regularly as a special treat.
She touched many lives. She was a Kansas spirit! Wholesome and fresh.
My sympathy to the family and the community of Dover as you have lost a special gift. God will be enjoying those wonderful pies in Heaven!

Reita

March 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go to Norma's family. She will be very missed. Her pies were the best!

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