Donna J. Grimes Obituary (1931

Donna J. Grimes of Pardeeville passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. Donna was born September 11, 1931 in Marcellon to Frederick E. and Mae E. (Wilson) Edwards. She graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1949 where she was active in cheerleading, band and drama club. In 1950, she married Gerald L. Grimes in Dubuque, IA. As an Army wife, she resided in numerous states and countries, including Germany and Italy. Donna was also a member of the Peace Corps stationed in the Sultanate of Oman. She received her nursing degree shortly after returning and worked at Divine Savior Hospital and in home health care for Columbia County. She enjoyed gardening, a good joke, politics and watching both the Packers and Badgers. She loved spending time with her family and the many generations of hunters who spent time at her home telling stories of their days in the field. Donna is survived by her three children; Randall Grimes of Oregon, Julie (Max) Graves of Lincoln, NE, and Gerald "Corky" (Vicky) Grimes of Janesville; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four siblings; Gerald (Carol) Edwards of Appleton, Shirley Morgan of Rome, GA, Wayne (Jean) Edwards of Pardeeville and Gary Edwards of Pardeeville, special friend Mary Grossman of Portage and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband sibling Cheryl and her favorite canine companion Ryan. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio. Max Graves presided. Interment will be held at a later date in Pardeeville Cemetery. On angel's wings you were taken, but in our heats you'll stay, and in God's light you will rest, until we meet again someday. You are loved immensely and will be greatly missed.2d:{"dateT