Barb Grimes, 76, of Lincoln Montana, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2023. She was born on May 16th, 1947, in Butte Montana to Joyce and Richard Vashro. She married Mike Grimes on July 3rd, 1970, and they had 2 children.
Barb was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated herself to her family, protecting them, teaching them, and loving them. She had a kind and generous heart and a gentle spirit. She loved all creatures, especially her dogs. She enjoyed the outdoors and watching the wildlife around her cabin. She had a special fondness for Montana, where she spent many happy years with her family and friends.
Barb was a woman of faith who always asked for a little prayer to God when she was stressed or upset. She was grateful for the blessings in her life and never complained about the hardships. She learned from her difficult environment growing up but never felt that it was unfair. She was a compassionate person, drawn to helping others and would do anything for her family.
Barb was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce and her father Richard. She is survived by her husband, Mike, her children, Autumn Browning (Greg Browning) and Russell Grimes (Rachel Grimes) her grandchildren, Cooper Browning and Oriah Grimes, and her siblings, Danny Vashro, Jennifer Bennett (Brad Bennett), Mary Lamb (John Lamb), Mike Vashro (Gwen Vashro), and Jim Vashro (Sandi Vashro).
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17th, 2024, at Anderson Stevenson & Wilke Funeral Home located at 3750 N. Montana Ave, Helena, Montana. Family and friend gatherings will occur afterwards. The family requests those who wish to send a memorial in Barb’s name to consider a donation to the Missoula Humane Society or to Farm in the Dell, 6080 Gin Dale Road; East Helena, Montana 59635.
The family would like to thank Partners Hospice, Staff of The Village Memory Care Unit and the Life of Leisure Home Care for their compassionate care and support during Barb’s final days.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 am
Friday May 17, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Immediatley following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday May 17, 2024
Social Center of the Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 am
Friday May 17, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Immediatley following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday May 17, 2024
Social Center of the Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602
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Darlene Miller Scott says
Mary, Jim, Mike, Jennifer, Danny and Famlies, I was so saddened to read that Barb had passed. My deepest sympathy to you. Thoughts and prayers,
Darlene
Thomas Juhl says
Mike my deepest condolences to you and your Family. May she rest in Peace………
Wanda Stout says
I’m so very sorry for your great loss. I have so many wonderful memories with Barb. Out “Last of the 5,00 float was an experience to be cherished. I will pray for your peace in your lossWe collected insects galore around Austin for our extensive biology collection; she introduced me to my husband of 49 years and she lived with my parents for a while after our graduation, greatly filling their void of having their 2 children marry. Barb “Bobbie” as we all calked her was one of a kind!
John Cherie Dahl says
Mike and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of Barb 🙏🙏🙏
Tim & Kathy Royston says
Dear Mike & family,
Ours thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sue Tobol-Dandliker says
Barb was a very special person and my best friend for 62 years. We laughed, we cried and we shared uncountable moments and memories. She is out of her pain now and can smile down on all of us. Love you Barb.
Valerie Hamer Eickmeyer says
Mike and family thinking of you during this difficult time. Barbie was a true Montana Gem. She will be deeply missed. Prayers
Bill Clarkson says
Mike and family: Sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Harvey says
Mike Grimes and family, our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We hope all the memories of your life together will sustain you in this difficult time. The Harvey Family
Carol Tucker Henderson says
Mike, Mary and entire family, I am sending my condolences to you for your loss. I didn’t know Barb, but you and I went to school together and you were always very special to me. All of you are in my prayers.
judy l andrews says
My deepest condolences to mike
and the family.
Sharlene Stav says
Dear Grimes family,
We are so sad to hear of Barb’s passing. She and Mike were some of our first clients at Bridger Vet and we couldn’t have asked for better friends. Barb truly cared about everyone and was so proud of her two and four legged family. With thoughts and prayers,
Keith and Shar Stav
VELMA JOHNSON says
We are so terriby sorry to learn of Barb’s passing. She was a tremendous giving, caring person! May she be happy in Heaven with our Lord. Peace be with you Mike and family. Velma and Jerry Johnson
Chris Rakow says
I am so sorry to learn of Barb’s passing. She was a tremendous lady and friend and will be dearly missed.
Chris Rakow
Dawn Lopach says
Mike, Autumn and Russell,
I was so sad to hear of Barb’s passing. She was a dear friend to me in the years gone by when our kids were young. She was a woman of great kindness and always shared a hug and a smile even when I last saw her and she was no longer sure who I was. She will be remembered with much tenderness and respect.
Dawn and Mike Lopach
Julie Zarske says
So sorry for your loss-
Janice Radeck says
Dear Mike and Family,
I’m just now reading the announcement about Barb. My heart is heavy knowing how difficult it is for you and your children to live each day without your precious Wife and Mother. As you may know, John moved to his eternal home June 30, 2017. I have missed my friends and my life in Helena. I’m seriously thinking of buying a home in Helena.
I moved to South Carolina; but my heart remained in Helena. My sincere prayers for you and your family to find peace during this difficult time. May God hold you close and grant you His peace. Love, Janice Radeck
Todd and Barbie Fisher says
Dearest Mike, Russell, Autumn, and families.
It is with a broken heart for you all with the loss of Barb.
Your families have been very close with ours for such a long time, you are family. Living next to each other in Lincoln as our closet neighbors. Spending time together, enjoying the beauty of the Wilderness we grew up in.
The gorgeous fields of Camas and Lupine. The trails and flats of fluffy new fallen snow.
She is now there, waiting for all of us to join her.
We love you Barb, until we see you again!
Todd and Barbie Fisher
Jennifer Baker says
Mike and Autumn I’m so sorry for your loss. Barb was the sweetest person I knew and had the pleasure of being one of her care givers through life of leisure. Our nail outings were so fun. She was so kind and spoke of you both often, having me call Mike all the time when he was out to make sure he was ok. She will be greatly missed 💜❤️💖