Obituary of Gilbert B. Grinnell

Grinnell, Gilbert B. Morrice, Michigan Mr. Grinnell, age 74, died Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Gilbert was born in Lansing on April 24, 1941 to the late Floyd and Charlotte (Brown) Grinnell. He married H. Gene Bratton on April 20, 1963 she preceded him in death on March 22, 2007. Gilbert worked for Georgia Pacific in Owosso retiring in April 2006 after 41 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and working in his yard, he was an avid Tigers fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Grinnell is survived by his 2 children; Scott (Laura) Grinnell of Morrice and Kristi Grinnell of Morrice. Also surviving are special grandchildren; Jaycob and Emily Nemeth of Ionia and Ryleigh Nummer of Lyons, brothers and a sister; Sidney (Mavis) Grinnell of Perry, Ron (Kim) Grinnell of Morrice, Joe (Denise) of Georgia, Mark (Tyann) Grinnell of Granite Bay, CA, and Mary Opsommer of East Lansing, sisters in law; Sandra Grinnell of East Lansing, Sandy Grinnell of Perry and Martha Grinnell of Owosso, brother in law Mike Opsommer of Whitmore Lake. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Gordon, brothers; Charles, Hurley, Gary, James and his sister Charlotte Opsommer. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Monday June 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 517 Main Street, Morrice. Rev. Msgr. George C. Michalek and Deacon Gary Edington will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow in Bethany Cemetery, Morrice. A luncheon will follow at St. Mary's Parish Hall. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Sunday May 31, 2015 at the Morrice Senior Center 101 W. Mason Street, Morrice. The family would like to give a special thank-you to the staff of Hospice House of Shiawassee County for their loving care of our father. In lieu of flowers those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Hospice House of Shiawassee County or to the wishes of the family. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan, 1-888-273-3553. IF USING THE SYMPATHY STORE PLEASE SEND ALL SYMPATHY ITEMS TO THE FAMILY'S HOME.