Donald L. Grimes
Born: May 19th, 1942
Died: June 20th, 2009
Obituary
Mr. Donald L. "Don" Grimes, 67, of West Burlington, died on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 12:27 p.m. in his home. Born on May 19, 1942, in Corydon, IA, he was the son of Cleve O. and Josephine Earley Grimes. He married Joyce A. Metz on June 17, 1965, in Keota, IA. She passed away on May 20, 1987. Don attended Prairie City High School, and then served in the US Navy for four years. He was currently employed for Mike Nelson Concrete & Paving. He previously worked for Shipley Constructin for 30 years, and Worley's Asphalt & Paving as a General Supervisor. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, Nascar racing, and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. He faithfully attended SCC Blackhawk baseball games. He is survived by three sons, Jeffrey (Jamie) Grimes and Scott (Karen) Grimes of West Burlington, and Duane Grimes of North Liberty; five grandchildren, Bailey, Lea, Matthew, Eric, and Charlene; four great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jaric, Jakeb, and Jezden; four brothers, Robert Grimes of Haleyville, AL, Michael Grimes of Sun Valey, NV, and David and Steven Grimes both of New London; three sisters, Bertha Weber and Linda Kempf of Phoenix, AZ, and Bonnie Worley of Burlington; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one sister Ruth Eckrich.