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Carl Grimmer Obituary

Carl F. Grimmer, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Seattle, and raised in Spokane, WA, he graduated from Gonzaga University and was a retired Civil Engineer with Shell Oil and several other oil and gas companies. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Claudia Grimmer; daughter, Molly Sullivan and husband Matt; son, Breck Grimmer and wife Wendy; grandchildren, Maggie Sullivan, Blake Grimmer, and Jake Grimmer; sister, Shirley Wells of Spokane, WA; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2014 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. The family would like to thank Millennium Oncology and Silverado Hospice for their support and care.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 9, 2014.

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Jim Cull

February 3, 2022

Uncle Fred was one of a kind and the world needs more people like him. His dry wit and kind heart I will never forget. His willingness to always interact with us "kids" was just part of who he was and made us feel welcome and accepted. I miss him terribly.

Jim Cull

February 7, 2021

Thinking of Uncle Fred. Wishing he was still here

Jim Cull

February 3, 2020

Thinking of Uncle Fred today with love and affection for all the good times and happy memories we shared and how much he added to our lives. I miss him very much. Praying for Aunty Claudia, Molly, Breck and family down south on this day of remembrance. Fred was, is and always will be a great man and the absence of him is forever in my heart as I know it is for all of us.

Doug & Mary Neves

February 20, 2014

Claudia, and family: Please accept our condolences. We just heard of Carl's passing. He was a very good friend for many years and a provider of many smiles and memories. May God be with you always.

Dianna Phelps

February 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss of such a nice person. We have missed working with Carl @ Cactus Environmental and saddened by his passing.

Bernice Spitzenberger

February 8, 2014

Claudia, Molly and Breck and family,
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. We had so many years of shared memories. Fred was an easy guy to talk to and tease. He will be greatly missed. I am sending much love and prayers to you and your family.
Bernice Spitzenberger

Jim Cull

February 7, 2014

Uncle Fred was a great man and I will truly miss his dry wit. I will never forget when he and Aunty Claudia let me come over and spend the weekend with them as a kid. Though I haven't seen either for many years I have always loved them both very much. To Molly, Breck, Aunty Claudy and their families, you are all in my prayers. I also how he helped me with a school project that got me and A+ and the way he used to tease me about liking Elvis Presley. Uncle Fred was a good man and he will be missed very much but all of our lives are richer for him being in them.

Tara Sincleair

February 6, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your father Molly. Sending healing prayers to you and your family. Love you!

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