Eileen Margaret Grann
May 8, 1919 - August 17, 2013
Obituary
Eileen Margaret Grann was born to Lester and Grace Brusse on a farm near Carpenter, SD on May 8, 1919. She had 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Her family moved to Huron, SD and there Eileen met and married Kenneth Moore. They had two daughters, Judith and Anita. Ken and Eileen moved to Seattle, WA in 1942 in search of work. She worked as a jitney driver for Boeing Company during WWII. She was widowed in 1948 when Ken was killed in an industrial accident. She took over her husband’s real estate company by getting her broker’s license, insurance broker’s license and becoming a notary public.
She met and married Clifford Grann of Carpenter, SD in 1949 and they had one daughter, Lane. They moved to Jamestown, ND in 1954 where she worked various jobs. They moved to Seattle in 1963 where Eileen again worked for Boeing as a sealer. She took great pride in her work always. She loved to play cards and to bowl in leagues. Eileen and Cliff have been members of Glendale Lutheran Church for more than 50 years. Eileen passed away on August 17, 2013 in Burien, WA. She will be buried at Washington Memorial Cemetery, 16445 International Blvd, Seattle.
Eileen leaves behind and will be greatly missed by her husband of 64 years, Clifford Grann, her daughters Judith (Tamlin) Anderson, Anita (Herbie) Sommerfeld, and Lane Grann-Stahl, many grandchildren, great – grandchildren and great – great grandchildren.
I will miss my grandmother in this life, but rejoice that I will see her again in heaven. My husband and children are thankful for her and the love that she provided. She was such a colorful character that we are certain that heaven is a new place with her presence. I love you Grandma!! XO
Aunt Eileen made me feel special with her love and attention. I cherish that relationship yet today.
Sending love and prayers to you and family.
I would give anything to see the big entrance she made into heaven! Rest in Peace, Grandma XO
Grandma had a smile that warmed my heart each time I saw her. She was loyal and loving to her large family. I will remember her kindness and her pearls of wisdom always. She was a one of a kind!
My Mom & Dad cherished Cliff and Eileen
Mona and I always enjoyed the times when we would get together with “the clan” and visiting with Cliff and Eileen. She has earned the rest.
It was always good to hear stories about Eileen from Judy.
She was greatly loved. Prayers and thoughts to all the family.
I will miss Aunt Eileen very much. My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Cliff and family.
We are blessed to know Eileen and Cliff
Wonderful people
Our prayers are with Cliff and his family. Eileen and Cliff were personal friends and bowling buddies with my Mom (Elvina Jones)
Rest now Eileen give my Mom Our Love– Now they’re both in Heaven Bowling or playing cards.
Love and Prayers to Cliff and His Family.
We will miss your smiling face,. and great stories..
We loved to visit and have pizza when we were in Washington
My fondest memories are the smile and exuberance that Aunt Eileen always showed to others. Aunt Eileen and Uncle Cliff came to watch our team bowl on so many occasions. It was always such an uplifting time. And of course, always a great hug and firm handshake when they departed.