Bruce Franklin Grimes November 09, 1924 - January 17, 2014



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Bruce Franklin Grimes

January 17, 2014



Mr. Bruce F. Grimes, age 89 of Harrison Township, passed away Friday morning at his home.

He was born on November 9, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late Eli Franklin and Lucy Helen (Titchnere) Grimes. On April 19, 1947, Bruce was united in marriage with Ursula Dowling in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Detroit.

Bruce retired as a machinist for C. M. Smillie Company, L & M Gear Company and Apollo Plating. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Mount Clemens, NRA, and a Life member of D.A.V. and AMVETS Post No. 57 in Harper Woods.

He enjoyed fishing, boating, antiques and flea market shopping.

Bruce served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, participating in action against enemy forces at Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands, Iwo Jima and Volcano Islands. He was discharged with the rank of corporal.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ursula; children, James (Maryan), Barbara, Bruce and John (Rita); grandchildren, Leslie (Peter) Phelan, James (Courtney), John, Elizabeth (Colin) Thompson and Kristen; great grandchildren, Brady and Lila Grimes, Alexander and Elise Thompson; and his sister, Maureen (Anthony) Gonter. Bruce was predeceased by two siblings, Doris Somerville and David.

Funeral Mass will be on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. (in state 11:00 a.m.) at St. Peter Catholic Church, Market Street, Mount Clemens, with Reverend Father Michael N. Cooney officiating. Private cremation will follow.

Visiting hours will be on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Lung Association in Michigan, POB 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8000 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.



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