Our beloved mother, Audrey E. (Bruening) Grisham passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at TRU Hospice Care in Longmont, CO.
Audrey was born on October 6, 1929 in Loogootee, IL to Edward and Vera Bruening. She grew up in the Bethalto, IL area and became a St. Louis Cardinal fan for life.
Audrey made her way to Louisville, CO in the early 1960's and soon after to Boulder, CO where she raised her 8 children. Although Audrey became a single parent, she was a strong advocate and supporter of her children. She was proud of ever y one of her children and cheered them on and supported them through life's ups and downs.
Audrey dreamed of becoming a mom from a young age and her children were her greatest achievement.
After her children reached adulthood she continued to support organizations that helped parents and children and gave generously to the Angel Tree program. She also supported cancer organizations and did many breast cancer awareness walks with her daughters, making them annual special "girl's weekends".
Audrey retired from Blue Mountain Arts and moved to Longmont, CO.
After retirement she enjoyed meeting with other Blue Mountain Arts retiree's for monthly breakfasts.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Herb, her sister Clara, her first born child, Pamela Stone in January 2023 and great-grandson Tyreck Cameron in October 2023.
Audrey is survived by her children, Cindy Frysig (Louisville, CO), Debi Grisham (Denver, CO), Melissa Grisham (Evansville, WY), Jim Grisham (Casper, WY), Keith Grisham (Longmont, CO), Carolyn Angelo (Aurora, CO) Kevin Angelo (Salinas, CA) and 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Her legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild.
Per her request there will be no service. The family will gather in the spring to inter her ashes in a private gathering.
If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please consider the American Cancer Society.