Ray Curtis Bryan Grimm Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Ray Curtis Bryan Grimm

November 11, 1950 - August 19, 2022

Obituary For Ray Curtis Bryan Grimm

Ray Curtis Bryan Grimm, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Rycroft, AB, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, in Grande Prairie, at the age of 71 years.

Ray was born on November 11, 1950, to Edith and Ora Grimm of Rycroft. Ray met his wife Kathy while they were both attending Fairview College. He was very athletic and played hockey, basketball, and volleyball. He was recognized for these athletic abilities during this time. After college and throughout the years he also enjoyed curling and golf as well, and so did his wife Kathy.

Ray loved a good joke, he loved to hunt and fish and BS with friends, and when he could do both, it was a good time for him. We loved to go camping as a family and many family vacations were spent this way. Over the years he went on many hunting and fishing adventures with good friends.

Ray took over the family farm in 1971, and farmed the same land that his father Ora did. Much of the land was on the original Rycroft settlement before the town moved and he liked to show us the well that still stands there today.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathy; children: Tracy (Damian) Maguire, Lori (Jeff) Burlo, and son Ryan; grandchildren: Reece (Mariska), Tessa, Landon, Aimee, Eoin, and Noah; great-grandchildren: Nikita, Boaden, Traz, and Krystelle; as well as many friends and relatives.

He was predeceased by his parents Edith and Ora; his sisters Norma Grimm and Elnor Hanson; as well as his grandparents Ethel and Dan Vader, and Lorenzo and Mary Grimm.

The family would like to thank Dr. James Pope, the Grande Prairie Cancer Clinic, and ICU team at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for their care and compassion and helping us through this terrible time.

A small Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11:15am for friends and family, at the MD of Spirit River Community Cemetery (SL 41-78-5-W6M Golf Course Rd). A luncheon will follow at the Spirit River United Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation - White Rose Program (https://shop.gphospitalfoundation.ca/products/white-rose-program), or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (710 10123 99 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3H1).

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August 25, 2022

Jacky Oakley

We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. We only just met him a short time ago as a neighbour. May God bring you comfort at this sad time. Roy and Jacky Oakley ( #203 )
August 24, 2022

Cyndi McBride

My heart goes out to you and the kids, Kathy. I have many great memories of "the grimace" and he will be missed. Sending you all hugs and prayers. Condolences from Cyndi McBride
August 24, 2022

Lori Curtiss

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Ray were always a pleasure to see, and his sense of humor always had me laughing. He will be missed.
August 24, 2022

Roisin kelly

Tracy and family so so sorry to hear of such a tragic lose to you all. May he rest in piece. From Roisin, Chris & kids X
August 24, 2022

Paul &Vicky Yaremko

Dear Kathy and all of your family. So very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all at this most difficult time. Sincere Sympathy Paul & Vicky Yaremko
August 23, 2022

Vaughan and Lucy Stevenson

Sad to hear that Ray passed, he'll surely be missed. Kathy, our condolences to you and the family. Lucy and Vaughan.
August 23, 2022

Brian McBride

Very shocked at Ray's passing. Condolences to Kathy & Family. My very first time on Skype was with Ray when we talked to Tracy in Ireland. I have very fond memories of the welcome matt that Ray & Kathy always had out........Brian McBride
August 23, 2022

Rick Kozuback

Kathy, Wendy and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family over Ray's passing! A neighbor (right across the street) growing up and a friend throughout. He will be missed. We talked several times since you moved to GP and I only wished I had found the time to talk more with him. Take care. Rick and Wendy Kozuback.
August 23, 2022

Lloyd Whelan

One of my very best friends. Although I hadn't seen him for a couple of years we always kept in touch. RIP Ray you were Great friend. Condolences to Kathy, Traci, Lori and Ryan.
August 23, 2022

Susan McLachlan

Kathy, Barry and I are thinking of shared laughs with Ray and are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your families. Susan McLachlan
August 22, 2022

Jack and Sue MacGregor

Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Sue and i send our sincere condolences. All the best to you folks.
August 22, 2022

Sandra Sopko

We are so saddened to learn of Ray's passing - sending our sincere condolences to you Kathy, and all of your family. We'll be keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Sandra Sopko
August 22, 2022

Rita Erickson-Beck

Kathy and family, my deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Ray. He was a friendly guy who loved to stop and chat. He will be missed by many.
August 22, 2022

Leona Johnson

Kathy so very sorry for your loss, Ray was an awesome friend to Pat and I. xo Prayers
August 22, 2022

John & Lenore Hemmingway

Our deepest sympathy Kathy and family. We remember the visits and the hockey games. Good memories. Ray was our "standup" comedian. We will miss him . RIP Ray. 🙏
August 22, 2022

Christina Cruickshank Boivin

Kathy so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.

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