Alma Liona Gribling

Alma Liona Gribling, age 95, of La Grande, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 16, 2014 in Pendleton. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. To view the entire obituary visit www.danielsknopp.com. Those who wish may make contributions to the Blue Mtn. Humane Association.

Alma was born on July 2, 1919 to Ira H. and Lora M. (Moys) Bork in Flora, Oregon. Alma married Russell Gribling on October 12, 1940, they were married for 52 years until his death in 1992. They moved from Wallowa County to La Grande in 1952. She worked as a housekeeper for Valley View Nursing Home, St. Joseph Hospital and the Athletic Club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, spending holidays and special occasions with her family, her puppies and she loved to fish. She loved all of her grandchildren and took great pride in their achievements, spending countless hours supporting them at various sporting events and school programs over the years.

Survivors include her son, Keith Gribling of La Grande, daughters and spouses, Judy and Loren Clemons of La Grande and Verla and Gene Struminski of Lebanon, Oregon; three grandchildren and spouses, Roni and Michael Wood and Vicki and Rick Stanton of La Grande and Scott Meyers of San Diego, California; great grandchildren, Kim Wood Nolan and spouse, Paul of Redmond, Avery and Aiden Stanton, Delaney and Conor Wood, all of La Grande, Paige Hughes of Portland; great great grandchildren, Harper and Max of Redmond; sisters, Ila and Erma; brother, Neal and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents, husband, brothers, Raymon, Ivan and Everett and sister, Rita.

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