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Leslie Grumbly Obituary

LESLIE L. "LES" GRUMBLY
January 22, 1932 ~ January 11, 2015

Les Grumbly died January 11, 2015, at age 82. He was born to James and Alice Grumbly (Kennedy) in Spokane, WA, and graduated from John Rogers High School.
Les had an AA degree in Business Administration from WSC and worked for Armour Star Co. as an operations manager. He finished his career at the Portland, Oregon plant where he had many good friends and fond memories.
Les is survived by his wife of 60 years, Faye L. Grumbly, (nee Kennedy); son, Loren; daughter, Leslie Head; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Out of eight siblings, he is survived by brother Mark Grumbly and sister Laura Prichard. Les will be missed by all.
There will be no services at his request.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 18, 2015.
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I miss you so much grandpa. You we're so amazing to have growing up. You thought me so much about life and the stories you shared were unforgettable. I know you are in a better place now looking over all of us.

Casey Head

January 19, 2015

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear loved one. May you find comfort at 2 Thesalonians 2:16,17

January 19, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss.

joli loftis

January 18, 2015

We are so sorry about Les's Passing Faye and Family. What wonderful and kind Neighbors Les and Faye have been for 41 years. We are going to miss Les's smile and chats. Now you are in a beautiful new home where someday we will all be together again Les. May our God hold you close Faye and Family until you are together again.Our love and deepest sympathy. Jerry and Shirley

Jerry and Shirley Neff

January 18, 2015

Rest in Peace big brother

Mark Grumbly

January 18, 2015

My prayers for you Faye. Love you.

Laura Prichard

January 18, 2015

Mary Jorgenson

January 18, 2015

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