Charmie Fern Grinstead

Charmie Fern Grinstead

Female 1927 - 2013  (85 years)

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  • Name Charmie Fern Grinstead 
    Birth 6 Oct 1927  Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 9 Jan 2013  Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Charmie Fern Hewett passed away on January 9, 2013. Born in Bellingham, WA on October 6th, 1927 to John and Rachel Grinstead, her life was filled with adventure as wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, business woman, and traveler.

      Charmie was the oldest of eight children with six brothers and one sister. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Jim and Bob Grinstead. She is survived by her husband William "Bud" Hewett, siblings Dave Grinstead (Nita) of Bellingham, Ray Grinstead (Shirley) of Bellingham, Bill Grinstead (Jenny) of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Ginny Armstrong (Rolly) of Cathlamet, Washington, Ed Grinstead of Florida and children Pat Higman (Ernie) of Lynden, Mel Hewett (Jamie) of Bellingham, Bill Hewett (Teri) of Bellingham and Greg Hewett ( Neil) of Bellevue. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren; sisters-in-law June Grinstead of Bellingham and Barbara Grinstead of Atlanta, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Charmie and Bud were married in 1948 and opened the Color Pot decorating store in Bellingham in 1953 and operated it for almost 40 years. (Their son Bill continues the family tradition to this day.) During that time, Charmie handled the financial management of the operation. Her greatest love was family gatherings (she was an exceptional cook and hostess) and traveling around the world. While there wasn't a state she hadn't visited, she also went overseas numerous times visiting both the eastern and western parts of the world.

      Charmie touched the lives of many with her caring, generosity, and insightfulness. She will be dearly missed by many and remembered fondly by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her name to the Mount Baker Kidney Center in Bellingham, Washington.

      Memorial Services for Charmie Fern Hewett are scheduled for Friday January 19th, 2013 at 2:00pm at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home at 5700 Northwest Dr in Ferndale, WA.
    Person ID I00040  McKenzie Genealogy
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

    Father Ellis Baker (John) Grinstead,   b. 4 May 1903, Riverside, Roanoke County Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Sep 1970, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Rachel May Bingham,   b. 7 Apr 1909, Spearfish, South Dakota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Aug 1994, Bellingham, WA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 10 Oct 1926  Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F00023  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Charles (Bud) Hewett,   b. 5 Jan 1922, Detroit, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 2016, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 4 Jan 1948  Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William Charles Hewett,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
     2. Gregory John Hewett,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
    Family ID F00044  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 

  • Photos
    Charmie Fern Grinstead View 1(b. 1927)
    Charmie Fern Grinstead View 1(b. 1927)
    Charmie Fern Grinstead View 2(b. 1927)
    Charmie Fern Grinstead View 2(b. 1927)
    Grinstead Photos (1)
    Grinstead Photos (1)
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    Grinstead Photos (4)
    Photo of (L-R) James Richard Grinstead (b. 1930), John David Grinstead (b. 1929), Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) and Robert Lawrence Grinstead (b. 1935)
    Photo of (L-R) James Richard Grinstead (b. 1930), John David Grinstead (b. 1929), Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) and Robert Lawrence Grinstead (b. 1935)

    Documents
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet Back Cover
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet Back Cover
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet Insert
    Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) Memorial Service Booklet Insert
    Christmas Card from Ashe Brothers Motor Company
    Christmas Card from Ashe Brothers Motor Company
    A note appended by Virginia Lea Grinstead in 1999 states: Christmas card from Dad's (Ellis (John) Baker Grinstead) work in 1939. I think Charmie (Charmie Fern Grinstead (b. 1927) has the original. I remember some of those guys and I am sure Bob (Robert Lawrence Grinstead (B. 1935) does too.

    Headstones
    Gravestone of Charmie Fern Grinstead Hewett (b. 1927)
    Gravestone of Charmie Fern Grinstead Hewett (b. 1927)
    Bellingham, Washington


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