Brigitta "Gigi" Grabb

Margorie, my sincere condolonce to you and michelle of th passing of Gigi. She was a very special lady. I know it has been 15 years since she passed. I just found the obituary. My old phone died and with my new one i discovered "google". In november 1964 Gigi and you boarded the train in phoenix for a trip to ft. Worth. You slept most of the 24 hour trip. Gigi and i talked the entire time. To me it was like we were sole mates. It makes no sense but we clicked.. she gave me her sisters phone number and address. I came up 2 days later and we went to a german resturant. She gave me her Ariz. Phone number. I never saw her again but i called her every week. She was so homesick for Germany. I had just been discharged from the Navy and had no job. I cared for her and she likewise. As usual happens, we drifted apart until just recently. But i never forgot her. It has been 61 years but i mourn for her. My wife and i just celebrated our 60th .

Marjorie and Michelle, my deepest condolences in the loss of your Mother. Gigi is, has been and always will be my dearest friend that I've had. She shared her strength and our friendship began. She always had the time to make sure you were okay and to help in any way she could. Her giving and loving spirit will go a long way in this world with as many as she shared it with. My love and respect to both of you beautiful ladies. Just like her..

Here are some of the comments from people on FB.

Selena Washington My prayers are with the family July 6 at 6:40pm ·

Doyle Chapman Sr. my prayers for you and your family......im sorry to hear this miss pam July 6 at 6:51pm ·

Shelly Heath Page You guys are in my prayers. July 6 at 10:34pm ·

Leilani Fuiten I miss my Mutti. July 6 at 10:35pm ·

Melody Perry Thoughts and prayers are with you all. July 7 at 9:16am ·

Paula Somerlot-Utley all our sympathy and love,gene and paula July 7 at 6:25pm ·

Carmen Breuer i ordered a hard copy of this so my mom has a book
Tuesday at 3:34pm

Ivan Bjeles My prayers for you and your family ..im sorry to hear this miss pam

Thank you all for your beautiful stories and rememberances of my Mom. They have made me laugh and cry all morning! I love you for taking some time and bringing on the memories we all have of "Gigi", they are each as unique as she will always be in our thoughts and memories! Thank you for making me smile! Love, Marjorie

Dear Gigi: Their are no words to express how deeply you affected and touched everyone who new you. I will always remember your love and kindness. Your spirit most certainly improved the world. I will carry your love and energy with me for the rest of my time in this place. It saddens me when I think of your physical presence not being with us any longer, but I take peace and assurance in the fact that you will never completely depart from us. We all carry something inexplicably special that you gave us, a part of yourself. This special gift no one can take away and it is something we can share with others. Thank you for your friendship and love. Alla Karim: God is truly generous and you are too. Kwahari na kuonana. You will be missed and always remembered. Love CL

To the family and friend's of Aunt Gigi,my condolence's.I'm a longtime friend of Pam's, and she is so special and thought so much of her Aunt Gigi.My thought's and prayer's are with you all.

I remember Gigi as a fun-loving welcoming person and was fortunate enough to take part in many gatherings at her home in my youth. My heart can only imagine the heart ache that she experienced losing Eric so young, she will be missed...

Dear Gigi, my Sister
you were a special Person to me, someone who knew where i came from because she was right there with me. We never needed to ask ourselves who we are, for in each other we could see the girls we were and the Women we ´ve became. I will miss your Telephone Calls, i will never forget you. Ich werde Dich immer lieb haben! Deine Schwester Karin

Michelle, Marjorie & Family,

I truly wish i had spent more time with my Great-Aunt Gigi. What i do remember is a very unique, vivacious and free-spirited woman. My heart & thoughts go out to all of you at this time & i wish you comfort in getting through your loss.

With lots of love,

Jamie

Dear Michelle, Marjorie & Family,

Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. Your Mother will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love,
Pauli

Dear Marjorie % Michelle, I am very sorry to read about your mom's passing. Though it has been a few years since I have seen her I'll always remember her as a good friend, her sense of humor, love of life and open mind. My sympathies to you both.
Yigal Toister, Corvallis, Oregon

Dear lovely Gigi,

the first time i ever met you was when you came to our House in Büchenbeuren, i was 7 years of Age and you brought me a tiny Indian Arm bracelett. I kept it all these years to this Day.Then you bought my Mom a Neal Diamond Cd whenever i hear him, it reminds me of you :-) I also renember your funny and cool Outfits like those elephant Boots and the yellow Tiger Dress. Also your funny sense of Humor and the first time i ever came to your House and how much fun we had. They say i look alot like you, Mom said it to me just yesterday. Ich liebe Dich Gigi, thanks for beeing such a Inspiration to me, and whereever you may be i know you and i will always be connected and we may meet again always your Carmen

I have had the honor of being blessed of having Gigi as one of my very best friends. Words can not describe the incredible bond that Gigi and I had. She touched the lives of many and was an amazing soul. Among other things I would like to acknowledge what an incredible mother and homemaker she was. Her family always came first as did her friends. Gigis home always had an open door to all especially if they were down on their luck, these selfless acts showed what a loving, caring, kind, and compassionate being that she was. Gigi was type of person you could call on at any hour she would attentively listen, if your spirits were down, she always knew the right words to say, to make the best of a bad situation, and always without being judgmental. Gigi loved to express herself through art and poetry. She was a meticulous artist, avid reader, and loved music as well. Gigi`s guidance and loving support helped shape the person I am today. Every day Gigi will be in my heart and in my thoughts.

Dear Gigi,
I really don't feel saying Good bye to you, but I have to stop crying, so I'll say...."Bis bald meine liebste Tante Titi...bis irgendwann einmal!"
I remember your beautiful laugh - it cracked me up. Your outfits were extravagant and special - very cool! I'll never forget your elephant-boots you bought in Cologne. I also collected elephants like you did, but I never had boots like that. I loved your hair and wished I had curls like that. It's funny, I really got some now. You loved candy! You loved it so much, that you hid it from everyone and forgot to eat it - some of it. Not to forget the german Streuselkuchen. You said: "Mmmhhh! Lecker, lecker Zuckerbäcker! I'll never forget our 2-hours talks on the phone. You were such a sweet, gentle and sensitive person with so many deep feelings inside. You were very special to me my hole life and I will always love you...
... Manuela
...and Kai, Tatjana, Tim

In ewiger Erinnerung und Liebe!

I didn't personally know Gigi, only through wonderful things her niece Pam Stidham Utley wrote about her on FB. I know that all the family is grieving for losing such a wonderful person. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around all of you during this time and gives all of you comfort and healing. You are in my prayers.

I will miss out long chats and all the non-judgemental advice you always offered. I will miss you're cute laugh and pretty smile...I will always miss and love you very much. Bis wir uns wiedersehen...Ich liebe dich. :*(

I am so sorry to hear about Gigi's departing. I'm sure it will be a beautiful service. Please pass my prayers and sympathy to Margorie and Michelle. Tell them how sorry I am to hear the news. I will remember her dearly and with much affection she will be missed. Love and miss you.

I remember Gigi as such a free spirit. She never judged anyone and was so loving. She was amazing and will be missed. Say hello to all our loved ones Gigi.

Ill never forget you Tante Gigi. You were spontanious and fiesty. I will always remember spending time with you and my Oma in Germany. Staying at Tante Emily's house, then at Tante Karen's. That was a very special time for me and I will cherrish those memories forecer. Iche Liebe Dich Tante Gigi.

" You are always in my very heart, soul, and blood. I miss you Muttilein..."
Your Daughter, Marjorie

Things that will remind me of my Tante Gigi: Neil Diamond (she just loved him), elephants, the Red Woods, curling hair, a German accent, shoes (lots and lots of shoes), the 70’s (she fit right into the 70’s), long talks, people watching (she loved people watching), Petaluma, San Francisco (She told me she loved Petaluma because she could go one hour to the mountain or the ocean and it is so beautiful there), wine tasting, and so many other things. Boy Gigi I sure am going and already miss you dearly. Ich liebe dich mein Schatz!

I first met Gigi when I was 10 years old. My mom had married her brother Dieter. He married my mom and her five kids and was our dad from that day forth until his death. His sisters Gigi and Inga along with all their children without exception, treated us as part of the family. I was most especially close to Gigi. She watched me grow up and guided me through some of the most difficult times of my life. I know she knows how much I love her. I only hope she knows how much I appreciated and admired her. I will miss all of our spur of the moment 3 am phone calls and her funny laugh. I will miss and love you always. Mark