Eva A. Grimm – (70) – of 29 Cottage Ave., Hornell, formerly of Hill St., died Sunday afternoon (December 23, 2012) at her home following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on October 23, 1942, she was the daughter of Harold & Eunice (Moore) Graham and the step-daughter of Roy Graber.
Eva grew up in Hornell, Buffalo and Addison and was a graduate of Addison High School (class of 1961). She later attended St. James School of Nursing and for a time was employed as a nurse’s aide at St. James Hospital.
She was a former member of United Presbyterian Church and had been a member of the Hornell VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, Hornell Association and the Hornell Moose Lodge. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family.
Eva was married in 1960 to Francis J. Grimm who died in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Alana Rose Simms who died in 2005; 1 sister, Patricia Ann Graber; 1 brother, Harold Graham.
Surviving are 2 sons, Tim (Ella) Grimm and Bill (Sandy Coogan) Grimm, both of Hornell; 4 brothers, Roger (Sharon) Graham, Richard (Anna Mae) Graham, Eric (Betty) Graber & Roy Graber; 2 sisters, Melody Eaton and Kathy (Larry) Covell; 3 grandchildren, Tiffany Grimm, Alicia Grimm & Ryan McGregor; 2 great-grandchildren, Madyson Masterson and Alexis Masterson; nieces & nephews.
The family of Eva A. Grimm will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where funeral & committal services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Eva’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell YMCA Pool Fund, 18 Center St., Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
Eva Grimm was one of the most loving and caring people I knew, she was always there for family and friends. The last thirty days of her life were spent with family and friends, we simply laughed, cried and loved every minute we had. These are memories that I will cherish, God Bless the greatest mother in law, until we meet again I will carry you in my heart.
Madyson and Alexis miss their great grandma, and although it was hard I have to say that they kept her going. Each morning Madyson would come out and sing “Good morning beautiful, how was your night”, they are still struggling with the lost of Grandpa Wilson. But Madyson asked Grandma to tell Alana and Grandpa Wilson that she loved them, and I we now have one more angel to watch over all of us. Miss you Great Grandma!