Ida Grimm
April 11, 1926 – February 22, 2021
Ida Grimm, age 94, passed away of natural causes on Feb. 22, 2021, in Ocala, Fla.
Ida was born on April 11, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Abe and Rose Sorkin. Ida married the love of her life, Nelson Grimm, on June 10, 1945. They were married for 74 years until Nelson passed away in 2020.
While Nelson worked as a chemical engineer for General Electric in Cleveland, Ida entertained her friends and family as a singer and dancer in local theater productions. She also worked part-time as a secretary for various organizations, including The Jewish Community Center.
Upon retirement, Ida and Nelson moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where Nelson became a member of the Coast Guard auxiliary. Later, they moved to Sun Center City, Fla., and became members of Beth Israel.
Ida is survived by their children, O. Steven Grimm and Beverly Grimm (Ronald Wiggins); grandsons: David Grimm (Amy Duffield), Jeffrey Grimm (Abra Faraon) and Jonathan Grimm; and four great-grandchildren: Amelia, Juliet, Amalina and Nadav.
Memorial services will be private. Condolences can be sent to Beverly Grimm, 9540 SW 64th Lane, Ocala, FL 34481.
Donations can be sent to Beth Israel: 1115 Del Webb Blvd. East., P.O. Box 5203, Sun City Center, FL 33571.
Ida was born on April 11, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Abe and Rose Sorkin. Ida married the love of her life, Nelson Grimm, on June 10, 1945. They were married for 74 years until Nelson passed away in 2020.
While Nelson worked as a chemical engineer for General Electric in Cleveland, Ida entertained her friends and family as a singer and dancer in local theater productions. She also worked part-time as a secretary for various organizations, including The Jewish Community Center.
Upon retirement, Ida and Nelson moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where Nelson became a member of the Coast Guard auxiliary. Later, they moved to Sun Center City, Fla., and became members of Beth Israel.
Ida is survived by their children, O. Steven Grimm and Beverly Grimm (Ronald Wiggins); grandsons: David Grimm (Amy Duffield), Jeffrey Grimm (Abra Faraon) and Jonathan Grimm; and four great-grandchildren: Amelia, Juliet, Amalina and Nadav.
Memorial services will be private. Condolences can be sent to Beverly Grimm, 9540 SW 64th Lane, Ocala, FL 34481.
Donations can be sent to Beth Israel: 1115 Del Webb Blvd. East., P.O. Box 5203, Sun City Center, FL 33571.