Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2026 in Van Wert, Ohio

Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes

December 27, 1935 - August 16, 2026 (90 years old)

Van Wert, Ohio

Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2026 in Van Wert, Ohio

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Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory

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Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes

December 27, 1935 - August 16, 2026 (90 years old)

Van Wert, Ohio

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Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes Obituary

Vivian Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes, born on December 27, 1935, passed away on August 16, 2026. Vivian leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Allen "Allie" Barnhart and Thelma Opal Barnhart (Leonard); her husband Edward L. Grimes; her son-in-law Dennis Dailey; and her siblings, Harrell, Allie, Delbert, Bobby, Jimmy, Bill Barnhart, Betty Jewel, Janet Risley, Ceola Shindeldecker, Loretta Rader, Rosalee Miller and Arbadella Coressel.

She is survived by: her children, Jon Grimes (Suzie) of Van Wert and Cindy Dailey of Van Wert; her grandchildren, Melissa Gent (Rick), Lyndsay Drake (Whitney), Travis Grimes (Jami), Gavin Cross (Sofia), Chadd Dailey and Jodi Zimmerman; her great grandchildren, Kylee (Nate), Alyssa (Holden), Elizabeth, Brok, Kyndra, Stella, Creed, Anikyn, Abel, Chloe, Bryce and Olivia; her great great grandchildren, Avionna and Zavier; and her sister Karen Stout (Dennis) of Van Wert.

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722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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722 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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