Armajean C. Grubb

Armajean "Jean" Grubb passed away on May 6, 2016 following an extended battle with dementia. Her loving husband of 62 years, Dale, was at her side. Jean was born in Walhalla, ND to Alphonse and Mary Gladue on May 12, 1931. Jean was the sixth of eight children growing up on a farm. Jean graduated from Walhalla High School in 1948 and then moved to Grand Forks, ND. Two years later her travels took her to Seattle, WA, where she worked as a telephone operator. While in Seattle, Jean met her sailor boy, Dale Grubb. The story goes that Dale, being the slowest runner, was caught by Jean and they were married on October 3, 1953. Following Dale's discharge from the Navy in 1954, they moved to Wenatchee where they bought their first and forever home, raised their three children, and continue to live to this day. Jean was a homemaker and she worked seasonally picking and pollinating fruit. For many years, Jean worked for the Election Board, monitoring and manning the voting booths with her good friend Doris Kastel. Jean enjoyed league bowling and being with friends. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, playing the organ, reading and swimming. Jean was a loving and giving Grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending most of her grandchildren's school, sporting and academic events. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 60 years. Her faith was deep and profound. Jean is survived by her husband, Dale, at the family home; son Jeff (Kris) Grubb of Malaga, WA; daughter Susan Pattison of Wenatchee, WA. Grandchildren Jason Wendt, Wenatchee, WA; Kasey (Aaron) Bliesner, Union, OR; and Jessi (Jeff) Hall, Steptoe, WA, and four great-grandchildren Oliver and Avery Bliesner and Chloe and Carter Hall. She is also survived by her sister, Marlene (Jim) Burckhard, and Ramona Danielson all of Grand Forks, ND. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Steven Grubb and her four brothers and one sister. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday May 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment following at Wenatchee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus Help (KCH). Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Armajean C. Grubb

May 12, 1931 - May 6, 2016