Sympathy Notice: Helen Grimes

Posted: May 26 2017 at 12:00 AM

Mrs. Helen Grimes, spouse of deceased clergy member Rev. Paul W Grimes of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Rev. Paul Grimes served at Harvey: Academy and Chicago: West Ridge Community. Mrs. Grimes was 95 years old.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1 pm at First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92116.

Messages of condolence may be sent to her son:

Paul Grimes
936 Moana Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

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