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Eddie "Gritter" Grabeel
August 17, 1948 ~ December 27, 2017 (age 69) 69 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Pete & Vicky Veliz
on January 12, 2018 9:06 PM
A candle was lit by Pete & Vicky Veliz
on January 12, 2018 9:06 PM
A candle was lit by Keith & Cindy Grabeel
on January 10, 2018 10:12 AM
Message from Dan & Sharon Weitzel
January 7, 2018 7:40 PM
Oh! the memories. We had many. Proud to have called you friend. I can't imagine never hearing your voice again. There is an empty spot in all our lives. Miss you forever.
Message from Barry Reeves
January 5, 2018 7:18 PM
Sorry to see this 'one of a kind' classmate go. To soon
A candle was lit by Barry Reeves
on January 5, 2018 7:17 PM
Message from Tony Walker
January 4, 2018 10:51 PM
You were a good friend in high school class of 1966. Keep on riding - Tony Walker
A candle was lit by Tony Walker
on January 4, 2018 10:47 PM
A candle was lit by Mickey Jo Taylor, Bill Linegar, Cynthia Burr, Jerry Johnson
on January 4, 2018 3:54 PM
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Most of us will never know what Ed endured in Viet Nam and then the Agent Orange that was encountered and later caused his diabetes. Then that led to later problems, including the amputation of both legs. Ed did not permit these hardships to keep him from living his life as he chose to live it. He continued to drive and to ride his bikes.
Unfortunately, the last time we cousins in Missouri saw Ed was at a reunion in Springfield about ten to twelve years ago and the 3 Grabeel boys (men) rode back from Oregon and Washington on their bikes. That was the first time I had seen them since 1968 when I visited them on an R&R from Nam. It is really unfortunate how families get separated as life happens to each us.
All of us send God's blessings to each of you at this time of loss. Please know that we all here to be of any help that we can possibly provide. I know this is an empty promise most times, but God knows this is sincere.
We would love to hear from any or all of you to talk.
Scollan I know this is especially hard for you. Children are not supposed to preceed their parents in death. I will never forget the time we spent together many years ago when you were like a father to me for 4 or 5 summers in the late '40s.
Wish there was more that I could do. Love you all.
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Most of us will never know what Ed endured in Viet Nam and then the Agent Orange that was encountered and later caused his diabetes. Then that led to later problems, including the amputation of both legs. Ed did not permit these hardships to keep him from living his life as he chose to live it. He continued to drive and to ride his bikes.
Unfortunately, the last time we cousins in Missouri saw Ed was at a reunion in Springfield about ten to twelve years ago and the 3 Grabeel boys (men) rode back from Oregon and Washington on their bikes. That was the first time I had seen them since 1968 when I visited them on an R&R from Nam. It is really unfortunate how families get separated as life happens to each us.
All of us send God's blessings to each of you at this time of loss. Please know that we all here to be of any help that we can possibly provide. I know this is an empty promise most times, but God knows this is sincere.
We would love to hear from any or all of you to talk.
Scollan I know this is especially hard for you. Children are not supposed to preceed their parents in death. I will never forget the time we spent together many years ago when you were like a father to me for 4 or 5 summers in the late '40s.
Wish there was more that I could do. Love you all.
A candle was lit by RIP Gritter... I guess the party is now in heaven ... Chico
on January 2, 2018 4:49 AM
A candle was lit by Matt/ Darlene Clark..Toughts and prayers to you Charlie.
on January 1, 2018 12:43 PM
A candle was lit by Sandy Skolrud Cramins
on January 1, 2018 8:32 AM
A candle was lit by Randy beehler
on December 31, 2017 12:27 PM
Message from Randy beehler
December 31, 2017 12:27 PM
Sorry to see him go he was a good friend my prayers to all the family
Message from Tony McClenahen
December 31, 2017 10:03 AM
I worked with Gritter several years on a railroad communications gang back in the 1970's. He was a unique kind of guy, but he was good to work with. I'd light a candle
for you Gritter, but you just weren't the candle type of guy. Hope they have a cycle
waiting for you where ever you went.
for you Gritter, but you just weren't the candle type of guy. Hope they have a cycle
waiting for you where ever you went.
Message from Mark and Val Johnson.
December 31, 2017 9:45 AM
R.I.P. Eddie.....
A candle was lit by Janet Blankenship Bailey
on December 30, 2017 9:14 PM
A candle was lit by Fran Hayden
on December 30, 2017 5:35 PM
A candle was lit by Gary Trump
on December 30, 2017 4:15 PM
A candle was lit by Ford Shockman
on December 30, 2017 12:05 PM
A candle was lit by Ella Boardman
on December 30, 2017 11:06 AM
A candle was lit by Mark and Val Johnston.....
on December 30, 2017 10:34 AM
Message from Gayland Bledsoe
December 30, 2017 9:29 AM
RIP my friend🇺🇸
A candle was lit by Gayland Bledsoe
on December 30, 2017 9:27 AM
Message from Dave Webb
December 30, 2017 7:44 AM
We've lost another colorful east Oregonian sorry for our loss
A candle was lit by Toni and Brad Emerson
on December 30, 2017 6:59 AM
Message from Wes and Shelley Walker
December 30, 2017 5:56 AM
Eddie was one of a kind and a great friend. Going to miss him
A candle was lit by Wes and Shelley Walker
on December 30, 2017 5:55 AM
A candle was lit by Bob&Debbie Davis
on December 30, 2017 4:17 AM
Message from Dan & Sharon Weitzel
December 29, 2017 8:31 PM
Whatever you girls need don't hesitate.
Give them hell where ever you are. I will miss you forever!
Give them hell where ever you are. I will miss you forever!
A candle was lit by Gary and Judy Gray
on December 29, 2017 8:13 PM
Glad we were able to call one another friends over the years, you will be sorely missed.
Love, Gary Gray
Eddie, lol where do I even start? All the years I knew you, you always brought out my ugly side.....your middle finger always seemed to be your best asset for me. No matter if I was in the car or in my home or yours that was the best you could do, you actually grew on me after awhile and your heart softened, I will miss you and glad to call you my friend, may you rest in peace , love, Judy
Glad we were able to call one another friends over the years, you will be sorely missed.
Love, Gary Gray
Eddie, lol where do I even start? All the years I knew you, you always brought out my ugly side.....your middle finger always seemed to be your best asset for me. No matter if I was in the car or in my home or yours that was the best you could do, you actually grew on me after awhile and your heart softened, I will miss you and glad to call you my friend, may you rest in peace , love, Judy
A candle was lit by Gary and Judy Gray
on December 29, 2017 8:03 PM
A candle was lit by Jackie Maronda
on December 29, 2017 6:08 PM
Message from Uncle Tom & Aunt Nancy
December 29, 2017 3:24 PM
We are thinking of you Karen-Kimmy & Karra, our love to you.
A candle was lit by Tom & Nancy Patrick
on December 29, 2017 3:18 PM
A candle was lit by Rob Gerard
on December 29, 2017 2:16 PM
Message from Schnell family
December 29, 2017 2:13 PM
RIP Eddie Max
A candle was lit by Cathy and Dave Zinter
on December 29, 2017 2:08 PM
A candle was lit by Glynis and Jack
on December 29, 2017 12:45 PM
A candle was lit by Jim and Margie Johnson
on December 29, 2017 11:36 AM
A candle was lit by Penny Snow
on December 29, 2017 10:33 AM
A candle was lit by Tom and Teresa Long
on December 29, 2017 10:24 AM
A candle was lit by Cindi Brown
on December 29, 2017 10:22 AM
A candle was lit by Leo Karnowski
on December 29, 2017 10:12 AM
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