Teresa Grant Kimbell

Our beloved Terrie suddenly passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2013 after a long illness. Terrie was born in Los Angeles on August 30, 1947, to Dan and Mary Grant. She was 4th generation Californian, and her grandfather Angus Grant built much of the lines for the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Southwest. The family moved to Hope Ranch in 1954, where her father Dan farmed avocados and lemons and served on the Board of Supervisors for the third district from 1960-1972. She attended San Roque school, and Bishop High school, graduating in 1965. She attended Colorado Women's College for two years and returned to California to finish her college education at UCLA, earning a Bachelors degree of History in 1970. In the summer of 1971, she met her husband, Kim, at a party at Hope Ranch Beach. It was love at first sight, and they married in April of 1972 at the Santa Barbara Mission. Terrie was always family oriented, and had three sons; Grant (1973), Patrick (1978), and Marc (1981). In 1990, she started working at Vieja Valley School as a teacher's aid. Subsequently, she earned a teaching credential from Hancock College and then taught many different grades. Terrie always had great faith, and was very active in the Catholic community. She was a Carmelite, went to church daily, and was very close to God. Terrie had a great sense of humor, always had a funny story to tell (true or not), and could be counted on to lift anyone's spirits at any time. Terrie was a great friend to many, and will be truly missed She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Mary, and many relatives who passed before her. She is survived by her loving husband Kim, and sons Grant (Sienna) Kimbell, Patrick (Ann) Kimbell, Marc Kimbell; Brother Dan (Carol) Grant III, Susie (Pat) Burt; Grandchildren Ella, Bethany, Claire Kimbell and Augustine Kimbell; many nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a rosary on Friday, December 13th, 5:00 PM at San Roque Church; then a memorial Mass on Saturday December 14th, 10:00 AM at San Roque Church, with a graveside service immediately following. A big celebration will be held in her honor at the family home immediately following the services. Memorials can be made to Catholic Charities of California or Butte Central Schools Foundation in Butte, MT. .

Teresa Grant Kimbell

August 30, 1947 - December 8, 2013