1922
Nona
2014
Nona R. Grimes
August 11, 1922 — July 28, 2014
Nona Ruth Martin Grimes entered eternal peace on Monday, July 28, 2014, at the age of 91 years, 11 months with her family by her side.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Moline Viking Scholarship Fund or Quad City AT&T Pioneers who donate shoes to children in need, yearly.
Nona was born August 11, 1922, in Joy, Illinois to Jay and Mattie (Rous) Martin. She graduated from Rock Island High School and attended Southern Methodist University. Nona married Merville L. Grimes on June 16, 1946, in Rock Island, IL.
Nona enjoyed traveling and entertaining on their house boat. What Noni will be mostly remembered for is her love of "feeding the crowds". No one ever left her home with an empty stomach!
Through the years Noni worked a variety of jobs such as at the YWCA in downtown Moline, selling Avon, Moline Housing Authority, and AT&T. She was a member of Riverside Methodist Church, Illinois Bell Pioneers, Moline Vikings Clara Lodge, and Eastern Star. Noni volunteered at Illini Hospital Auxiliary serving on the board and John Deere Classic. Noni was a top cheer leader at her children's events, especially their Moline High School swim meets.
Nona loved her family most of all and family gatherings were her favorite place to be. Survivors include her children, Bill (Becki) Grimes of Moline, and Bruce Grimes of Erie; grandchildren, Jason (Darcel) Shetter, Erin Shetter (Jeff Riddles), Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes (John) Miller, Ben Grimes, and Brody Grimes; great grandchildren, Alex Hicks and Luke Miller; son-in-law, Steven Shetter (Nancy Gustafson); special cousin, Debbie Webber Day.
Nona will be dancing in Heaven with her husband of 61 years, Merv, her daughter, Maryann Grimes Shetter, her sister, Charlotte Martin, brothers, Rous & Harold (Spud) Martin, and her parents.
We would like to thank Dr. Vasan Purighalla and Trinity Hospital West for their care and kindness.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Moline Viking Scholarship Fund or Quad City AT&T Pioneers who donate shoes to children in need, yearly.
Nona was born August 11, 1922, in Joy, Illinois to Jay and Mattie (Rous) Martin. She graduated from Rock Island High School and attended Southern Methodist University. Nona married Merville L. Grimes on June 16, 1946, in Rock Island, IL.
Nona enjoyed traveling and entertaining on their house boat. What Noni will be mostly remembered for is her love of "feeding the crowds". No one ever left her home with an empty stomach!
Through the years Noni worked a variety of jobs such as at the YWCA in downtown Moline, selling Avon, Moline Housing Authority, and AT&T. She was a member of Riverside Methodist Church, Illinois Bell Pioneers, Moline Vikings Clara Lodge, and Eastern Star. Noni volunteered at Illini Hospital Auxiliary serving on the board and John Deere Classic. Noni was a top cheer leader at her children's events, especially their Moline High School swim meets.
Nona loved her family most of all and family gatherings were her favorite place to be. Survivors include her children, Bill (Becki) Grimes of Moline, and Bruce Grimes of Erie; grandchildren, Jason (Darcel) Shetter, Erin Shetter (Jeff Riddles), Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes (John) Miller, Ben Grimes, and Brody Grimes; great grandchildren, Alex Hicks and Luke Miller; son-in-law, Steven Shetter (Nancy Gustafson); special cousin, Debbie Webber Day.
Nona will be dancing in Heaven with her husband of 61 years, Merv, her daughter, Maryann Grimes Shetter, her sister, Charlotte Martin, brothers, Rous & Harold (Spud) Martin, and her parents.
We would like to thank Dr. Vasan Purighalla and Trinity Hospital West for their care and kindness.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Service Details
Thursday, July 31st, 2014, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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