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Elizabeth Gridley

Elizabeth Gridley

  • August 13, 1920 - December 22, 2011
  • Niles, Michigan
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“Our deepest sympathy to the Gridley family in the loss of Liz. Our congregation was so blessed to have her in our church family. Her never fading...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: JIM & LISA FAULKNER - Buchanan, MI

“Carolyn and David ane family Richard and Margaret and family We remember all the fun times with Aunt Liz at the donut shop, at home at Aunt...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: jan and gene lunog - plainwell, MI

“Carolyn and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. We had a lot of fun hanging out at the Donut Shop after school. Carolyn, I could never understand...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Marilyn Bertorelli - South Haven, MI

“Rich and Carolyn and familiy, Your Mom was a person that Rich's friends always enjoyed as we were growing up. Sorry for your loss. May your...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Jim Rundborg - DeWitt, MI

“I'll always remember the Sunday chicken dinners, and the respect she gave to me. She will be missed. ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: James Wagner - Brunswick, GA

“I am a Nurse and used to work at West Woods of Niles and I had the pleasure of taking care of Elizabeth. She was a very kind and special person, she...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Tina Burdick - Greensboro, NC


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Elizabeth E. Gridley, 91, formerly of Buchanan, died December 22, 2011 at West Woods of Niles. She was born August 13, 1920 in Lake Township, Michigan to Alex and Katherine (Dinges) Albrecht who preceded her in death.

On May 20, 1939 in Glendora, Michigan Elizabeth married Leo C. Gridley who preceded her in death on July 3, 1973. A daughter, Diana K. Smith, also preceded her in death in 2010.

Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Carolyn (David) Burgoyne of Buchanan and a son, Richard (Margaret) Gridley of Louisville, Kentucky along with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Robert (Barbara) Albrecht of Buchanan; sisters Theresa Walquist of Scottsdale, Arizona, Esther (Dee) Cole and Donna Wilcox, both of Buchanan. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy Lunog, Linda Sinner, Ann Ruff and Marie Albrecht as well as her brother George Albrecht.

Elizabeth and her husband Leo owned and operated the Donut Shop in Buchanan from 1958 until 1975. She also worked for the Buchanan Community Schools as a lunch supervisor and retired after numerous years as the food service manager for Brookwood Golf Course. Elizabeth enjoyed playing cards as well as playing golf in the Tuesday and Wednesday women's golf leagues. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buchanan where she served many years on the Altar Guild and the Kitchen Committee.

A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Buchanan, Michigan. A meal will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 212 W. Front St. Buchanan, Michigan 49107.

Those wishing to sign Elizabeth's guestbook or leave a condolence message may do so by visiting our website www.swemchapel.com.