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Barbara Grisham Obituary
She was born Sept. 6, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, and came to Alaska in 1992.
She attended Lamar University of Texas and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She was the administrative assistant and pianist for On Eagle's Wings Ministry. She loved crocheting baby blankets and playing piano for church and family and also loved to read.
According to her family, "She was and will always be my 'Princess.' She was always supportive, encouraging and patient. She was an ardent Christian. She is deeply loved and will be badly missed, for she was a wonderful and loving wife and mother." She was always her family's biggest fan, they said.
She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Dan Grisham; daughter, Miriam Grisham; and two sons, Joshua and Adam Grisham, all of Wasilla; sister, Terry Turner of Washington; aunt, Vi McIver of Arizona; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Kunz; and mother, Florence Kampfe.
Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Wasilla.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Grisham
Her spiritual sister and ministry partner, Liz
October 15, 2022
My family miss and love Barb.
So much has happened since she´s been gone Home. I believe she may have a high bleacher seat looking down into the amazing happenings here that are God-pleasing.
"We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses..."
Jessica Johnson
October 25, 2018
Barbara, you were my only piano teacher. I still have the skills you taught me. I dreamed last night that you were alive and played me a beautiful song. Rest In Peace.
Helen & Phil Allison
October 22, 2010
She was a wonderful woman of God, she and Dan did a fine job raising their family. Our heart goes out to you all, but though she is missed, rejoice and be glad, share fond memories of her with each other. She can hear you, the sound of laughter rises all the way to heaven. Helen & Phil Allison
October 21, 2010
Miriam and Josh - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Crickett
October 21, 2010
We'll miss you Barb. Our prayers are with Dan, Miriam, Adam and Josh. Love, Charity, Allan, Ian and Walter.
Rusty Mathis
October 21, 2010
Fear not, for the coming of the Lord shall not prevent those who have fallen asleep in Christ. For on THAT DAY, the TRUMPET of THE LORD SHALL SOUND and the dead in Christ shall be raised first and we who remain shall be caught up to meet them in the air and so shall we ever be with the LORD!
Vicki Turtle
October 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dan Grisham
October 20, 2010
My beautiful and loving princess I miss and I love you so very much. But I know that the pain that you were in is finally over and that you are walking with the Lord. I hope and pray that the time goes quickly til I see you again.
Heather and Michael Wells
October 20, 2010
Mr. Grisham, Miriam, Adam and Josh, Words cannot express how deeply sorrowful I was to hear of Mrs. Grishams, (your wife and mother's), passing. She will always be a costant reminder to us all of who a true woman of God is and what Gods love looks like. I pray you carry that with you. Remember that nothing is coincidental and that everything happens for a reason. Words will not heal the wounds that life leaves behind, only the love of Jesus Christ and time. Mrs. Grisham was a woman of strength and perseverence. It is by no chance that she passes her legacy onto you all. You are a family of mighty MIGHTY warriors! Through her death, God will guide your path. Keep well Grisham family. We will be praying for as we have been. May you stay strong, only in the Lord and find the perseverence that He grant you because no weapon formed against those who love the Lord will prosper. :)
Glori Williams
October 20, 2010
Dan, Miriam, Joshua and Adam,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I did not know Barbara well, but I will always remember her as a strong, loving woman of God. She is in a better place now, where there is no pain or tears.
Barbara Marugame
October 20, 2010
Dan and family-I knew Barb when she and I both worked at Corporate Express a few years ago. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was very courageous in her fight and now she is at peace. With heartfelt sympathy.
Debbie Henry
October 20, 2010
Dan you and your family are in our prayers. Barbara knew how very much she was loved.. God Bless.
Theresa Wilde
October 20, 2010
I love you Barb. So glad God blessed me by putting you in my life. To Dan, Joshua, Miriam, and Adam I love you all as well, I am here for you in any way you need me to be. God Bless, Theresa
Ben & Liz Lee
October 20, 2010
Dan, Miriam, Adam, Joshua,
Deepest sympathies are sent from Texas. I am so sorry that your beloved one is gone from your presence. In her last phone conversation with me only days ago, Barb whispered: "God is in control." May that pure sweet thought comfort you all. Sending unmeasurable love, ~Liz Lee
Martha Heady
October 20, 2010
Please know how sorry I am for your grief. I loved your Mama so dearly, and will miss her. What a valiant fighter! I'll be praying for you especially tomorrow. You are all in my heart, just as Barb will always be.
October 19, 2010
Dan, we are so very sorry to hear about Barbara. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. If you need anything, please let us know. Sincerely, The Staff at Midnight Sun Oncology
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