John Robert “Bob” Grinde
John Robert “Bob” Grinde, 89, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by family.
Bob was born on July 24, 1922 in Roy, MT a son of Severin and Anna Olnes Grinde. The family lived in Roy until 1935 and then moved to Polson. Bob graduated from Polson High School in 1940. He later attended St. Olaf College for two years in Northfield, MN and then enlisted in the US Army and served in the Pacific
Theater during WWII. Afterwards, Bob completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Montana in 1948, then attended Law School at the University of Montana and graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1950. He went on to continue his legal studies at New York University where he graduated with an advanced law degree in taxation
Bob married Marjorie Burnett on November 23, 1950 in New York City and had one child while living there. In 1952, the family moved to Glendive, MT where another child was born and where the family remained for three years. They then moved to Polson in 1955 where their remaining four children were born. While in Polson, Bob began working at the former Security State Bank and retired in 1979. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson.
Bob loved hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities, especially those with his family at the cabin at Lake Mary Ronan. He was an avid reader, loved Montana and his home he created here. Bob especially loved his dogs, but his family and grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Besides his parents, Severin and Anna, Bob is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Love.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Marjorie; his six children, Kathy Grinde of Mukilteo, WA, Paul (Barb) Grinde of Polson, Janet Grinde of Helena, MT, Pete (Cynthia) Grinde of Rio Rancho, NM, Ann Love of Portland, OR, and Roger (Michelle) Grinde of Stratham, NH; twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011, 10:00 AM, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson. Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Friends are invited to visit with Bob’s family on Sunday, November 6 at Grogan Funeral Home from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Polson City Library would be greatly appreciated.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for the Grinde family.
Marge and family,
We are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We know you will miss him.
Our prayers are with you
Dear Marge & family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. May God bless you and bring you comfort and peace.
Lisa, Mark and girls
Marge & family
Our prayers are with you at this sad time. God be with all of you.
Jessica & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your grandpa sounds like quite a man. Know you are in our prayers.
Erica and Family – my thoughts and prayers are with you as you recall your many wonderful memories with such a great person.
Erica and the Grinde Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete & Cynthia and other family members.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Wish I lived closer so I could assist you in some way.
KAP AND FAMILY–SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!! SADLY I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES OR EVEN TO STOP BY ON SUNDAY– I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN–WISH I COULD GIVE ALL OF YOU A HUG–45 YEARS AGO I FELL IN LOVE WITH KATHY AND HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE TO SHARE A PART OF MY LIFE WITH ALL OF YOU–IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME–FULL OF FUN AND CHALLENGES–AND THE MEMORIES ARE STILL WITH ME –PROFOUNDLY–AND FOREVER–MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME–REMEMBER THIS THO—IT’S NOT GOODBYE–IT’S ONLY SO LONG FOR NOW UNTIL YOU ALL MEET AGAIN IN THE NEXT LIFE- ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS–MIKE
Paul and Barb,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with the whole Grinde family. Please be consoled knowing he is now is God’s loving care.
Roger, Pete and family,
My sincere condolences are with you. Your father was a wonderful, kind man. He always had a sincere smile on his face. Polson will miss him. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Dear Janet,
So sorry for your loss…I know it’s been a long time but I remember you speaking fondly of father…take care.
Roger and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Very hard. Our thoughts will be with you. Bruce and Jan
God’s peace to all of you!!
Pete and Cynthia and family, we were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. He sounded like a wonderful person. It is never easy to lose a parent. We are thinking of all of you with love.
Peace to all of you. God Bless.
To the Grinde Clan,
I was saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. What a fine man and community leader he was; he’ll be missed by many.
Kim Iliff McClain
Dear Marj,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is with you. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I’m in the neighborhood just a couple doors away.
Carmine
Dear Anne and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky & Frank