In Remembrance Of
Eileen Grier
Eileen Lorene (Halter) Grier, 96, of Gower, passed away, Thursday November 12, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born on Oct. 1, 1924, to Joseph and Gertrude (Hanway) Halter near St. Joseph, Mo, where she grew up. Eileen went to Saxton Grade School and graduated from Pickett High School in 1943.
On June 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to A. Louis Grier. After their marriage they lived near Gower. In 1993, they moved to Gower, where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on November 28, 2005.
Eileen was first and foremost a Homemaker and loved farm life. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. She also worked for Herman Drug Company, Westab, Schuster Antique Barn, and East Buchanan School Cafeteria. Her hobbies were quilting, sewing, playing cards, gardening, canning and cooking.
She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Easton, Mo. Eileen was a member of the Alter Society as well as the Quilting Ladies. Over the years, she made hundreds of quilts. She was also a member of the Pleasant Prairie Extension Club.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and four brothers.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Clark, and husband Tim Clark, Columbia, Mo; four sons, Bob Grier, and wife Diana; Larry Grier, and wife Regina; Ron Grier, and wife Vicky, all of Gower; and Kevin Grier, wife Diana, St. Joseph, Mo; fifteen grandchildren, Kelly (Kristin), Stacy (Brandon), Scott (Ellen), Emilee (Nate), Garrett (Danielle), Amy (Scott), Aaron (Shawna), Andy (Lisa), Aubrey, Abbey, Derek, Roni Dawn (Brady), Leslie, Shane, and Haley; twenty four great-grandchildren, Isla, Landon, Austin, Malorie, Emma, Lauren, Kyle, Kaylee, Jackson, Avery, Henry, Devon, Dyson, Nathan (Ronni), Alden (Gabby), Kiersten, Autumn, Gavin, Owen, Lydia, Sophie, Grayson, Beckett, Finley; two great-great grandchildren, Adalynn, Brielle; sister, Lucille Thornton of Helena, Mo; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 20th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home with visitation following from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Private Family Funeral Mass will be held.
Private Family Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower.
Donations may be made to Allen Cemetery, Gower Convalescent Center or the St. Joseph Altar Society.
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25 comments
John Boydston
Sorry for your family’s loss.
Steve and Jeana Madden
So very sorry for your loss
You are in out thoughts
Randy Mann
To Grier family, very sorry to hear the news of your mother’s passing. I have fond memories of her kind spirit when visiting your house as a young boy. Prayers for comfort in the days ahead.
Helen and Herman Grable
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Chris & Cheryl Hackett
Sorry for your loss.
Mark and Angela Huntsman
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Melody Shaw
We are sorry for your loss. She was a kind sweetheart. I will dearly miss seeing her and my Grandma at the nursing home. God Bless them they are special ones❣️.
Sharon Grier Bennett
Eileen was always fun to talk to and very kind. I remember her telling me how to prepare “morels” once when as a kid I was visiting their home. Loved her laugh.
Terry Temple Harrington
Bob and Larry, my deepest condolences to your family at this time.
Peggy Rapp
So sorry. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Ruth Logan
My sincere sympathy to all the Grier family. Over the years every time I saw Eileen, she was wearing that wonderful smile!
Kathy Jones Luna
Sincerest sympathy to the Grier family. Eileen was a pleasure to be around and she will be missed by all. I always had wonderful times talking with her at the center, even when she didn’t remember me! You were special to me Eileen!
Linda Dennis
Sorry for your loss ❤️
Terry Billington
Bob and Family, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She always had a smile for everyone and I enjoyed visiting with her when I saw her at the center when my mom was there. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.
Catherine (Hake) and Franklin Barton
Eileen was a great person I have such fond memories of her while growing up in our neighborhood family. God bless during these time your family.
Chuck & Stacy Adkins
So sorry for your loss. We just loved your mom. She always had a smile on her face and kind words to say. She will be missed by many. Sending prayers for all of your family.
Lawrence Jackson family
Bob, may you know peace and comfort just knowing that your grief is shared by so many. God bless you and all the Grier family.
Jody Lyons
I will miss Eileen! So sorry for your loss Thoughts and Prayers for the family and Friends
Distin
She was one of the Sweetest souls I ever met
Shirley Reynolds
My deepest sympathy to all
Of her families! She was a sweet lady with a beautiful smile
Bob and Carol Farr
Condolences to the Grier Family.
Drexel and Martha Findley
It is with great sadness that we say good bye to Eileen. She was such a sweet lady with a wonderful smile and love of life.
Chuck Adkins
Eileen was a doll.always loved seeing her will be sadly missed
Anita Mummert
May you find comfort at this time . She was a wonderful person and you will carry on with wonderful memories .
Gina Phillips Bolden
I will miss her quirkiness at the home! She will be missed!