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Peter Ro Grignon

Peter Grignon Obituary

Peter Ro Grignon, 53, of Edmond, OK was born April 8, 1954 in the town of Rolla, N.D. to Ro and Kathleen (Herbison) Grignon. He passed away on the morning of July 31, 2007 with his family by his side. He married the love of his life Mary Kim (Benson) Grignon on June 9, 1978. They had three children together and enjoyed 29 years of marriage. Peter worked in the television advertising business for 26 years, most recently at KFOR TV in Oklahoma City, OK. Peter will be remembered as an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also loved boating, fishing, and dirt bike riding. He was well known throughout the television industry as a hard working successful family man. He will always be remembered by his children for the wonderful, loving father he was. His devotion to his friends and family will be his legacy. He was survived by his wife and his three children Eric Alan, Paul Louis, and Claire Kathryn all of the home. His parents of Round Lake, MN; a brother David and wife Mary of Milwakee, WI; a brother Alan and wife Stephanie of Shawnee, KS; a sister Judith Hoiriis and husband David of Chester, NJ; and brother John and wife Evie of Hopkins, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. A formal visitation will be held at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethany First Church Of The Nazarene in Bethany, OK on Friday, August 3, 2007. Services are under the direction of the Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Grignon

16 Entries

Phil Drange

November 16, 2007

Dear Kim,

I'm devastated. You and Pete have been special people in my life but we have obviously lost track of each other because this is a shock.

I remember so well when you moved to Lawrence to be close to Pete. And how I took pictures at your "first" wedding at the Justice of the Peace. It wasn't so long ago.

Love to you and your family. God's peace and blessings.

Phil

Mike Hanrahan

August 20, 2007

Dear Kim,

I was devestated to hear of Pete's passing. He and I formed a special bond during our days at FOX29, and we stayed in touch. I talked with him just this past spring, and he was his same usual jolly self. God Bless you and the children. I will remember Pete in my prayers always.

Natasha (Grudnoske) Evans

August 19, 2007

Dear Kim, Eric, Paul and Claire-

I am sorry to hear of Pete's passing. His smile and whit were infectious, and always brought such joy to all of us who worked with him at WFTC. No matter how busy he was, he always had time to stop whatever he was doing and help.

He loved to tell all of us stories about each of you, and was the proudest father/husband I knew.

He will be missed greatly.

Ann Hovey

August 9, 2007

Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Pete. I remember you youngsters when we worked together at Merrill Lynch long ago.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

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Bill Hayward

August 8, 2007

So sorry to hear about Pete's
passing, I worked with Pete at WDAF-TV, in KC. I worked in the tape room, and he would come in and ask if he could some dubs done, I would joke with him about
not having time, but then would get done right away. He will be missed.

Joe Nightingale

August 8, 2007

Steph, Alan, Kaitlin and Ben,
Please accept my condolences for the enormous loss of your brother and uncle. I know Alan was very close to his big brother and looked up to him in so many ways. I know words don't begin to express my sorrow for you. Be good to each other, Love Joe, Lisa and kids.

Stephanie Grignon

August 8, 2007

Thanks to everyone in Kansas City for signing. Pete was truly the spark and light that kept us all shining. He will be greatly missed, and your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. It is a difficult journey for all of us, but only because we loved Pete so much. Please keep his family in your thoughts.
Thanks Again, Stephanie and Alan Grignon

ANN TREANOR ROSS

August 8, 2007

TERRIBLY SAD FOR THE GRIGNON FAMILY. JUDY IS OUR FRIEND & WE REMEMBER OFTEN HER DOLLBABY. SUCH PAIN IN ONE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Steve Treanor

August 8, 2007

My condolence to Judy and family.

Bruce Lindsey

August 7, 2007

I am saddened to read of Pete's death. We had some great times duck hunting and skeet shooting. Pete was always on top of life. Years ago we both worked for WDAF in the same building. Pete was in sales and I was in news. We had a lot of fun in those days. We were like one big family. Everybody from Radio am/fm, TV, on air, news, and sales would see each other often in the halls or the breakroom. People come and go a lot in the business, but it's always hard to watch the good ones go. I will miss you, Pete.
with fond regards,
Bruce Lindsey

Sam Bradley

August 7, 2007

I remember bird hunting with Peter in central Kansas. Peter would slip on his hunting boots but never bother to tie the laces. So he would tromp across the Kansas Prarie all day with untied boot laces dragging behind. But that was Peter: never burdened by life's trivia. What a sad day this is.

Joanna B

August 7, 2007

How very sad indeed. Peter and Sam often hunted together and it was always a fun time. The "impish" grin of Peters and his youthful exuberance will be remembered always.
Joanna Bradley

Syl Sher

August 3, 2007

John Schweiker, Jerry Uppman and I have had lunches the first Monday of every month for years. We followed Pete's career almost on a monthly basis because of John's constant contact with Ro. I'm heartbroken to hear of his passing, and fondly remember the many times we negotiated buys with him on WDAF-TV. His honesty, intelligence, humor, friendship will always be remembered.

Marian Shear

August 3, 2007

Grignon Family - I was deeply saddened to hear of Peter's death. His years in Kansas City calling on our agency on behalf of WDAF-TV were a delight because of his endearing smile and infectious laugh. I will always cherish his memory.

Pearl Thorndal-Stewart

August 2, 2007

I loved my cousin Peter, he was a hero to me. He rescued our cat Gracious in a terrible thunderstorm, just because I was scared and he loved me. He always made me feel I was his favorite girl.
My thoughts and prayers are with all my family, I love you all.
Pearl

Lynn Schnepf

August 2, 2007

Dear Kim, Eric, Paul and Claire,
Doug and I are so deeply saddened by the loss of Peter. We wish we could be there to hold you and cry with you. You are in our prayers and thoughts constantly these days and I know you will comfort one another. Kim, you are experienced at grabbing on to the grace lavished on us by our Heavenly Father in our time of greatest need.Keep grabbing.
With many tears,
Lynn

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