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Timothy Grindle Obituary

Timothy Franklin Grindle, 56, of La Quinta, CA died February 7, 2007 in La Quinta, CA. He was born February 9, 1950 to Russell Grindle and Mary K. Grindle in Belfast, Maine. He retired in 2004 from the Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. (1991-2004). He sttarted with the Solano County Sheriff's Dept. (1980-1991). He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1972 and was a Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his daughters, Laneia Grindle-Greer of Fairfield, CA and Ashley Grindle of Sacramento, CA; daughter-in-law Vicky Grindle of Surprise, AZ; son Jeff Grindle of Surprise, AZ; son-in-law Jeff Greer of Fairfield, CA; sisters, Nora Anderson of Fairfield, CA and Claudia Montee of New Plymouth, ID; brother Russell Grindle of Fairfield, CA; mother Mary K. Grindle of Fairfield, CA; and granddaughter Keilani Greer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Grindle and brother Victor Grindle.

Memorial services will be 6:00 pm Friday, February 16, 2007 at FitzHenry Funeral Home Palm Desert.

The family suggests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Desert Sun on Feb. 14, 2007.

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Patt Kregelo

February 7, 2008

It's been a year, old friend, and although we still miss and love you, think of you nearly everyday, it's time to let go and say goodbye. You would be proud of your children...they will be fine; you did right by them. Love, Patt

Beckey Swenson

February 17, 2007

Timothy, I will miss you so much. You truly were my best friend. We knew everything about each other. I will always remember the good times we had and how you could always make me laugh. I want to thank you for being such a great friend. I love and miss you.

Lynn Shipper

February 14, 2007

My deepest sympathies to all of Tim's family and friends. I worked with Tim at the Prudential La Quinta office. He was a true gentleman. He was very proud of his family, espcially his new grandchild. He will be missed.

Ashley Grindle

February 14, 2007

I Love You Daddy and you will always be with me!! I will never forget you!! All my Love!

Pamela Thomas

February 14, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Patt Kregelo

February 14, 2007

I loved you and I will miss you, my friend.

June Johnson

February 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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