Joanne S. Grimstad
Joanne Sigrid Grimstad, 94, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Bert and Nettie Heinz Carlson.
Joanne graduated high school in 1947 and continued her education at Augustana College where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked in multiple hospitals throughout her life and served as a school nurse from 1971 to 1983 in New Ulm, MN. Later in her career she became a nursing and ER supervisor at Worthington Regional Hospital from 1983 until her retirement.
In retirement she was a member of the Elks Lodge, where she enjoyed playing cards. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, sudoku, and was an avid reader. She was a big fan and enjoyed watching the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s football and basketball teams.
Joanne is survived by two children, John Grimstad and Joel Grimstad (Lisa); six grandchildren, Abigail, Gusten, Joshua, Clayton, Airien (James), and Gabriel (Jessica); three great grandchildren, Malachite, Brynlee, and Rhae; and two siblings, Roberta Timmons (Bruce) and Robert Carlson (Karen).
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly and Nettie May; an infant (unnamed) sister; brothers-in-laws: Hal Bergeson and Bill Hogan; and her former husband, Graydon Grimstad.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Abiding Peace Lutheran Church; 401 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681. A Memorial Service will follow starting at 2:00 p.m.
My wife Leslie and I offer our deepest condolences to John, Joel and the entire extended family. Growing up I spent lots of time at the Grimstad home with John and friends. Being young boys, then teenagers, we no doubt were a handful to have around the house. Joanne had her hands full between work and trying to manage the mayham a bunch of rowdy boys can bring, but she was strong and keep order the very best she could. May the family know that Joanne touched many lives through her healthcare career and beyond.
I always was happy to see Joanne was working as Supervisor at Worthington. Had many good times and she was always nurses advocate! RIP Joanne♥️
Graydon and Joanne took me in as a foster child in 1963 until 1964 where I graduated in Brewster Minnesota.. Many good memories with this family 👪 It’s been awhile since my last visit at her home in Worthington.. prayers flowing to all family members.. She was a beautiful mother to me and I’ve always carried her in my heart ❤
My condolences to the family of Joanne. She and her former husband were good friends and neighbors of my parents in Brewster. I did some babysitting for them as well.
Condolences I worked at Worthington Hospital with her.
Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Graydon and Joanne were good friends of my Mom and dad. I have many good memories of vacations in Alexandria MN .