It is with a heavy heart I have to tell you... - Page 2

Dragon2U · 06-04-2009, 07:18 AM

Very sad to hear this. I always enjoyed his stories and wished I could have met him in person.

It won't be the same without him here but he will live on in our memories.

Dicktator · 06-04-2009, 07:26 AM

Very Sad News!!

One can not ask for more than to be “Missed”.

waysouth6speed · 06-04-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pikeville904

For Rita, this will be devestating, as she and Grimm spent so much time...

She told me they were married 49 years...

REBEL · 06-04-2009, 08:07 AM

Very sad news.

HotRodGirl · 06-04-2009, 08:14 AM

I'm at a loss for words and so very sad to see this post had I known I would have been there to pay my respect to Grimmye and aid Rita and her family with support in their time of need.

He was so proud of his

and on a visit to his home it was so very evident. Grimmye wasn't able to attend any MI runs with us ...how I wished he could have..........prayers being sent for the family.

My deepest sympathy to Rita and the family Grimmye will be missed greatly!

Scott 0168 · 06-04-2009, 08:19 AM

Very sorry to hear! As one diecast collector to another he will be greatly missed. He was always willing to help out with information or a spare part for my SSR collection.

WindsuppreSSR · 06-04-2009, 09:17 AM

Very sorry to hear this my condolences go out to his wife and family. Greg was a great Red Wings Hockey fan and we shared some posts cheering the Wings on to the Stanley Cup he will be missed.

Flying Dog · 06-04-2009, 09:21 AM

I enjoyed his posts, his humor and most of all, his stories of working at GM in the auto design field.
Remember how he disliked dashboard designs that had the gauges sunk into deep tubes or McDonalds styrofoam cups as he once called them.

Rest In Peace, Grimmye...

RSSRTOY · 06-04-2009, 09:52 AM

You Will Be Missed Dearly Grimmye. Rest In Peace Buddy.

Cash · 06-04-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dog

I enjoyed his posts, his humor and most of all, his stories of working at GM in the auto design field.
Remember how he disliked dashboard designs that had the gauges sunk into deep tubes or McDonalds styrofoam cups as he once called them.

Rest In Peace, Grimmye...

I agree. I also remember some of his threads that were quite entertaining for his fellow Fanatics. A couple in particular come to mind like when we were trying to figure out what the heck animal was digging up his yard around his basement, running up to Shoppers Drug Mart when he asked his Candian friends to track down a medicene he had used eons ago, and how to keep the fruit from all falling to the bottom of the bowl when making jello.

He was always fun even though it was evident from some of his posts that his later time was not always comfortable.
God Bless you grimmye.

Doug Adkins · 06-04-2009, 10:30 AM

I always paid attention to him being on oxygen and all as my Mom was a fighter this news brought tears to my eyes just a shock to hear you will be missed Dearly Rest in Peace.

Mikeyram · 06-04-2009, 10:40 AM

Grimmye was my secret Santa recipient 2 years ago. I had a great time putting all his gifts together and spoke several times afterwords about the gifts and other subjects. He was defintaely a fighter and a rock solid American. I will miss you Greg, and give Grimmye a big ol hug; I'm sure his tail is wagging at 8000 RPM's right about now.

Mikey

artsmart · 06-04-2009, 11:32 AM

Its so sad to hear of the passing of Grimmye...his posts were always so entertaining and I must admit he managed to confuse me at least once per day.

RIP

RUN ROD RUN · 06-04-2009, 11:50 AM

I can just picture grimmye right now up in heaven scheduling a meeting with Roger Smith to talk about GM.

He will be greatly missed.

SSRFather · 06-04-2009, 12:09 PM

So sorry to hear such sad news. Hope he is cruisin' topless.

COORS2U · 06-04-2009, 02:43 PM

I'm sad to hear the news about Grimmye. I did not get the chance to meet him in person, but he reached out to me when I was needing prayers for my mom. I hope he is resting in peace with his buddy right by his side! My thoughts and prayers go out to Rita and the rest of his family!! May God give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time!!

God Bless!!
~Raymie~

Scott 0168 · 06-04-2009, 04:09 PM

I never got to meet him either, but I always felt I new him from his many helpful posts!

MoodyBlue · 06-04-2009, 04:59 PM

I've been missing for awhile so I'm just hearing about my Ole Buddy Grimmye.

He was a really nice guy. I helped him with his choice of Power Inverter to plug in to his SSR. So he could run his Oxygen Equipment while Driving down the Road.

Talked to him many times.

I'll miss him.

Vix · 06-04-2009, 05:17 PM

Prayers sent... so sad..

jeauxbleauxsr · 06-04-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pikeville904

Being missed...yes he will be sorely missed, but not just missed... His vast knowledge, his entertaining posts, his heartfelt comments... We all will be worse off without him.

I pray for his family, as they will feel the loss the worst. For Rita, this will be devestating, as she and Grimm spent so much time...

Prayers for Rita and the family. And yes I'm sure he has already taken time to spend some time with Grimmey, a little pet, a treat, a hug... and they will walk thru the golden streets together.

RIP Grimm . God bless & keep you
jeaux

abadssr · 06-04-2009, 07:00 PM

so sorry to hear this terrible news .His posting were always entertaining or filled with good info about the old GM days
RIP GRIMMEY

Big Blue Ox · 06-04-2009, 11:37 PM

Like loosing a dancing partner. We will never find another whose steps were in sync with ours as his were. But he will no longer trip on those tubes and cords...

He is now so lucky! Our all to you, Rita.

als-ssr · 06-05-2009, 11:34 AM

sorry to here this, he will be missed

wildcat66 · 06-05-2009, 05:51 PM

After all these years on the forum your true enthusiam for cars in general and the SSR were very effident and I pray that your family finds strenght and comfort in your memory
You will be missed

WearyEagle · 06-05-2009, 10:20 PM

Sorry to hear this . . . postive thoughts to Rita and his family.

HotRodGirl · 06-06-2009, 10:06 AM

I spoke with Rita this morning and was told that a service for Grimmye has not been done yet......son will be retuning back from Indonesia for the final plans to be made. I asked Rita to contact me when all final arrangements have been made so I can pay respects from our group and myself to a wonderful man! Rita did say that Grimmye's last year was a difficult one.......meeting them only once Rita said that he has the

SSR Poster you gave him hanging on the wall and that he loved this site so

Grimmye was on everyone's mind last night...............
At last nights dinner.....for the WDC this year we are paying tribute to Grimmye doing a drive by his home before cruising Woodward on Friday.

wildcat66 · 06-06-2009, 12:20 PM

thanks for the update, let us know the details and we can help send money for donation to his favorite chairity or a plant !

Cash · 06-06-2009, 01:40 PM

Very nice HRG. That's cool to think of the driveby. I am sure the tribute will be greatly appreciated.

waysouth6speed · 06-06-2009, 01:54 PM

Nice tribute, great idea Deb.

HotRodGirl · 06-06-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cash

Very nice HRG. That's cool to think of the driveby. I am sure the tribute will be greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by waysouth6speed

Nice tribute, great idea Deb.

I love the idea but credit goes to Marty as it was his idea....I would like if Rita will allow me to do so.....place a very small

model that I have with Grimmye in his final resting place.