Obituary
Leona Jean Hjelter (Grinde) was born on August 21, 1937 to Ole and Lena Hjelter near Dodds, Alberta. Jean married Reinold Grinde of Holden, in 1957. To this union were born six children, Brian, Larry, Debra, Linda, Judith, and Cindy Lou.
Together, Jean and Reinold built up a successful trucking business called Hilltop Construction. Jean was very active in the Holden Community for many years serving with numerous organizations.
Leona Jean Grinde passed away in Lamont Health Care Centre on October 17, 2022 at the age of 85, due to cancer. She leaves to mourn her two sons Brian, Larry (Maureen); daughters Debra, Linda, Judith (Eric Bourchier), and Cindy Lou Galanopolous; twelve grandchildren and four great- grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and relatives.
She was predeceased by her parents Ole and Lena; her husband Reinold, three brothers Ray, Harold and Orval and two sisters Clara Lehman; baby Grace and her son-in-law Stavros.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Holden Community Hall with Rev. Jeffery Dul officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Jean’s name may be made to the Holden Cemetery.
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August 21 1937 October 17 2022 (age 85)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jean Grinde August 21 1937 October 17 2022 (age 85)..
Décès pour la Ville:TOFIELD, Province: Alberta