Geraldine "Gerry" Grummer
Geraldine "Gerry" Grummer
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90, a resident of Mt. Lebanon since 1951, died June 10, 2008, 1 month short of her 91st birthday. Born Jerlena Lynch, she grew up and worked as a bank teller in Tulsa, OK, before moving to Mt. Lebanon. After raising her 7 children, she worked in a print shop, at Beverly Pharmacy, and enjoyed working in many elections. She is survived by her 7 children: William Grummer, Jr., Barbara Grossarth, Gerald "Jerry" Grummer, Julia Thayer, Martha Smith, Mary Hunter and Robert Grummer. She will forever remain as a loving memory for her grandchildren: Forrest and Jared Grummer, Jerry, Trent, Kyle and Troy Grossarth, David, Alex, and Tressa Grummer, Jeana, Jay and Joel Thayer, Christy Stamoulis and Jessica Adcock, Courtney, Jeremy and Travis Hunter and Connor and Dylan Grummer. She will also be missed by her 15 great grandchildren who fondly called her "GeeGee". She is also survived by a cousin Mary Elizabeth Moss. Her sons and daughters would like to express their appreciation to all the wonderful friends and neighbors who were like "family". A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date by WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp. In lieu of flowers, please donate to her favorite charities; Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741 or SPCA, P.O. Box 8257, Pgh, PA 15218.
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Connor
July 2, 2008
She was a great grandmother and I know that a better one never lived.
Although she may have left us,
She still finds a way to be in our lives,
Although she has gone she will continue to grow in our hearts.
Me and my Grandma Gerry ~ July 2007 ~
June 29, 2008
GENERATIONS: Mother, Daughter, Grandaughter, Great Grandson
Christy Stamoulis
June 29, 2008
To ALL my AUNTS and UNCLES,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, my Grandmother. I am SO thankful that I was able to go to PA and help out and visit in February when I did. We had so much fun and I really enjoyed the alone time I had with her, getting to know her on a different level, (me) as an adult, not a child. At times I think she "pretended" not to hear me because I would TALK her ear off....it was funny. She was very proud of all of you and always had such excitement and joy in her voice every time she talked about her family and friends. She shared SO many funny and wild stories about all of you, some I had never heard before!
She lived a great life and LOVED all her children so much, she always made sure not to leave any of you out of any stories she shared with me. She was so proud of all of you and your children and made sure to tell me how much she loved each and everyone of you/ us! I would always say to her "Look what you have created, all these Grummers, you are so lucky to have so many successful children, you have 19 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren....not many people will be able to say that in their life times...." she would always smile and say "you are right, I am a lucky person."
She will be deeply missed, as she touched so many peoples lives with her generosity, wit, friendship and love.
(Grandma Gerry, I will forever plant tomatoes in my garden every year in honor of you, after all, we promised each other to share are tomato gardening tips with each other this summer. I know that you will help my garden grow year after year...I Love You)
~Grandchild #4
Dalia
June 24, 2008
Robert,
From your lovely childhood stories, I have come to know your mom, “Gerry Grummer” as a dear friend. So in my mind, I imagine “mom Grummer” looking down, from up high at her children, grandchildren, and friends with pride. She has a lot of children and “adopted children” all over this world (like us, way in NC). She has touched many people’s lives in so many positive ways. As they say back home, some people are too good that God wants them close to Him and your mom sounds like an angel ready for her wings. I keep thinking that no matter where she is now, she is still uniting people across this country and they are all singing her praises and remembering her as she was and as we all would aim to be one day.
My condolences to you, Robert and all your family, during these hard times. But rest assured that your mom is well taken care, and she is happy living in her heavenly house, still independent, but also free of pain.
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Kathy Steven
June 19, 2008
To the entire Grummer family, I am so sorry for your loss. As one of the kids from the old neighborhood, I spent many wonderful hours at the Grummer home. Mrs Grummer (as she was called out of respect in those days) always welcomed us. I have many fond memories playing games, working puzzles, sleeping over and having dinner with her family. I even remember the entire neighborhood was in her living room the first night the Flintstones was on TV. She was a loving mother and friend to all of the kids, and there were about 15 of us. May she rest in peace.
Sherleen Baggs
June 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of the Grummer family at the death of their mother, Gerry. I cannot imagine how she carried on with seven children by herself. I barely managed four during the 26 months my Marine husband was away. I found Gerry to be a woman of great dignity and strong-minded as well as very interesting in conversations about any and all matter of things. She was definitely devoted to her family, cats, dwelling, neighborhood, and Pittsburgh. I enjoyed her company during visits and will miss being her co-grandmother to Connor and Dylan. May the Lord bless and keep her close to Him and give her the reward of Heaven which she so richly deserves. Amen.
Kristin Nichols
June 18, 2008
Robert,
I love all the stories you told me about your mother. Even though I never met her I feel like I know her. Know that fond memories of her will live on.
Alexandra Garcia-Granados
June 17, 2008
Robert,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful stories about her. She was a very special person, and I am sure she will be greatly missed. Alexandra
Erin
June 16, 2008
I couldn't have asked for a better mother-in-law.
Mom in her favorite chair, a cat in her lap, and Dylan and Connor
June 15, 2008
Connor, Mom, and Dylan Easter 2007
June 15, 2008
Mary Hunter
June 14, 2008
Mom, Can't believe you are gone but feel so lucky to have had you with us for so many years. You'll remain in our hearts and I know I will see you and think about you whenever I see cats or lilacs or your smile or eyes on your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Love you, Mary
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