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George Grinder Obituary
In retirement, Hank spent his time visiting his children and grandchildren around the United States and traveling to Mexico. Hank was an avid Alaskan. Throughout his life he enjoyed teaching his children to camp and fish. Hank taught how every part of life should be cherished. Hank had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Hank found many friends in Juneau riding with his best friend and brother Mike "Brillo" Chitty, who stood by Hank throughout his life. He always shared his indomitable sense of humor with every person he met.
Hank is survived by his adoring wife, Julie; his three children, David, Chris, and Katie, his daughter-in-law LeAndra; his 5 grandchildren, Jonah, Omner, Hyrum, Elizabeth, and Gabriel, and his sisters, Cathy, Evelyn, Janie and Sue. Services will be held at the LDS chapel located at 10012 Chandalar St., Eagle River. The viewing will be at 10:00 a.m. with the memorial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday January 26, 2013. In place of flowers, please make donations to The Kidney Foundation.
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Dolores & Hal Petersen
February 21, 2013
Hi Julie, Nancy let us know that Hank passed away in January. We offer our best wishes to you and your family. Hope all will be as good as possible as you are adjusting to this loss. If you do come down to Logan, give us a call. We'll keep you in our prayers. Hal and Dolores Petersen .
Georgeanna Franks
January 31, 2013
Julie, I just heard about Hank's passing and wanted to send my condolences. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Barbara Larsen
January 30, 2013
I am Barbara Martin Larsen. I remember this wonderful family and I was friends with Cathy. I am sorry Cathy that your brother Hank has passed on the to other side. I feel he is having a wonderful reunion on the other side with friends and family. Hank was a fun and wonderful friend to all who knew him. Please except my condolences from the Kent and Barbara Larsen family.
Pam Sanders -Haynes
January 29, 2013
I remember Hank and family from Alaska highschool days. So sorry to hear of his passing - my deepest condolences to his family
Out on The Great Salt Lake
Richard Gaustad
January 29, 2013
I can't believe Hank's gone. We lost contact after I left Alaska, but I always loved being around him. Hank made me smile and laugh "always." He was a blessing to those of us who knew him. My deepest condolences to family and closest friends.
Mary Louise Miner
January 28, 2013
Dear Grinder family,
I was so saddened to hear of Hank's passing. I hope the family remembers Louise Martin . . . that's who this is. Hank and I were buds through primary, mutual and high school, and beyond. We had a lot of fun together . . . all of the gang back then. I remember Hank's mom and dad well. They were an inspiration in my life as well as all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and this difficult time. I can imagine Hank meeting up with some of our old friends from bygone days like my sister Evelyn, friends Mickey and Charlie, who have passed on, too. Time passes and life changes for us all. Take care and may the good Lord bless and keep you.
Beckee Glenn
January 26, 2013
My deepest condolences to Julie and children. I am so sorry for your loss.
January 25, 2013
Hank, it's a been long time.....too long. I'm sorry I've lost contact with you man....now you're gone.....God bless you and your wife and children and grandchildren.....until we meet again...
your old friend, Blayde Crockett
January 25, 2013
I am so sorry to see this. My prayers and love go out to you, Julie and your kids. Laura Wingate
January 24, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We remember you and Hank and your children. Hank had such a zest for life and we remember his happy smile. We are sure you and your family will find comfort in each other and with our Heavenly Father.
Our Love,
Gene and Carolyn Skyles
Boyd & Janice Fullmer
January 24, 2013
Our Condolences to your family. Hank was a special person with humor, love of life, and a wonderful family and legacy. Julie, David, Chris, Katie may the Lords blessings continue and know he is in a better place.
Love, Boyd & Janice Fullmer
Naomi Martineau
January 24, 2013
He raised an amazing daughter! My thoughts are with you and your family Katie! Love you!
January 23, 2013
I don't know your father Katy, but he has to be wonderful to have a perfect daughter like you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bill Glisson
January 23, 2013
Julie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you in his arms and comfort and bless you and your family
Best Regards
Good memories
Dennis & Kathy Nielsen
January 23, 2013
Julie, David, Katy, Chris, He loved you and his life was a blessing to so many. We will miss him so much. We loved him so much.
Annie Calkins
January 23, 2013
My family doesn't participate in social networking, so I wanted to extend some well wishes from them (and myself) to the grinder family.
Losing a member of our church family is so difficult. The Grinders have been an amazing family since the day we first came to know them. Hank and Julie raised such warm and loving children with amazing talents and inner beauty. One could not know the Grinders without falling instantly in love with each and every one of them.
As you have lost a father, a husband, a brother, we have all too lost a friend. But he has gone to a better place, this we know, and our biggest sorrow is worrying over the rest of you left waiting to return to him.
Love you all. I hope you are able to find the greatest of comfort through our community, family and friends.
Love from the Holayter and Calkins families
Cherri Womac
January 23, 2013
Julie and family: Peace and comfort to you. I remember Hank's ready smile and care free outlook on life. I hope the many wonderful memories you shared will ease the pain of his absence.
Flossie Spencer
January 23, 2013
Hank is watching over his family in heaven. He was always a great person.
Sheila Pennell
January 23, 2013
I have fond memories of time spent with the Grinder family many moons ago. Hank was a lovely man, funny, and he had a really kind heart. Condolences to everyone mourning his passing.
Corky & Gary Wheeler
January 23, 2013
You have your perfect angel wings now. May God be good to your family. We will miss your smile and humor. God Bless.
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