Ruth Grismore, 92 died January 29, 2013 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. 

She was born July 18, 1920 in Columbus Grove to the late Oliver and Elsie (Strunk) Beam. 

On March 8, 1941 she married Maurice L. Grismore.  They lived in Pandora for many years.  He died May 27, 1985 after 44 years of marriage. 

Ruth had worked at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton for many years.  She was a member of the Pandora Missionary Church

Surviving are three sons Darrel (Dian) Grismore of Bluffton, Larry (Julie) Grismore of Glandorf, James (Rahna) Grismore of Arlington; a daughter Diane Hardesty of Pandora; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and a niece Ellen Hawk of Lima.

A grandson Brian Grismore and eleven brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Services will be 11:00 am Friday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.  Pastor Rick Hart officiating. 

Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora.  Friends and family may call Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hilty Memorial Home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com