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Pauline Frances (Essary) Grimes

Posted 2018-09-22 by Pat R
Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Thursday, January 10, 2002, p. B6

Pauline Frances Grimes, 70, born 8-05-331, Phoenix, AZ. Died 1-08-02, New River, AZ. Survived by husband, William Grimes; son, Jim McMains, Desert Hills; daughters, Cherie Cordova, Phoenix, and Jacque Dillon, Chandler; mother, Rowena Essary, New River; sisters, Barbara Rolston, Tuolumne, CA, and Lois Jacka, Phoenix; nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Predeceased by her father, William Essary, and brother, Gary Essary.

Pauline was raised at New River where her parents homesteaded when she was two years old. A true desert dweller, she lived at New River her entire life except for two winters in Alaska. While in Alaska, she wrote a book entitled "Land of Our Own". From notes provided by her mother, she chronicled the pioneer lives of her parents, grandparents, her sisters, and herself. An active member of New River Bible Chapel, she has taught Sunday School and served as secretary/treasurer and pianist. She also volunteered at the New River Senior Center. With a ready smile and a true servant's heart, she was always there for everyone, consistently putting others first. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7.

Memorial Service, Saturday, January 12, 2002, at New River Bible Chapel, 47402 North 15th Avenue, New River, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Arizona, 2222 West Northern, Suite A100, Phoenix, Arizona 85021.

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