Marion Kay Grieve

Marion Kay (Hagerty) Grieve was born October 8, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to Forrest and Joyce (Gallagher) Hagerty. Marion grew up in Sioux City where she attended St. Joseph’s grade school and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1958. After high school, Marion attended Briar Cliff College for one year. Marion was the oldest of 6 children, and enjoyed ice skating and playing the coronet in the high school band. Marion married James Grieve at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sioux City on November 28, 1959, and to this union, six children were born: Patrick, Kelly, Michael, Colleen, Holly, and Tracy. The family made their home in Sioux City, moved to Vacaville and Fresno, California, then settled in Omaha in 1978. Marion worked as a secretary at Midlands Hospital in Papillion, Nebraska, before starting her career working in the deli at Baker’s Supermarket. She worked at several different locations throughout Omaha as Deli Manager until her retirement in 2005, giving over 25 years of service. Marion was an avid reader, and was often exchanging books with Pat or her niece, Jenette. She enjoyed all types of music and loved to dance. Marion had a deep and abiding faith, was proud of her Irish Catholic heritage, and would attend church often, not just on the weekends. Marion was an excellent cook, and seemed to always be whipping something up in the kitchen no matter what the occasion. She thoroughly enjoyed a good cup of coffee, especially when shared visiting with friends or relatives. She had an extensive vocabulary, and would use it to win many games of Scrabble with family and friends. She was always up for a good scary movie or something on the Sci Fi network. Most of all though, she loved to travel with Jim, and they took many great trips together; several cruises, Hawaii, their 40th anniversary trip to Ireland and Scotland, Mexico for both Tracy’s wedding and Jim’s 70th birthday, and countless trips to California to see Colleen and her family. Marion will be remembered as a gentle, fun, strong, caring, witty, generous woman, who loved her family above all else. She was very proud of her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Her kids will remember the trips to the Drive-In Theater, or popcorn, fudge, and scary movies on Friday nights while growing up, and how she seemed to make everything so fun, that they never wanted any more than what they had. She was a “Mom to all”, and had a unique ability to put other’s needs before her own, and was very nonjudgmental and accepting of everyone. Before she passed away, she wanted her family to be happy and to find their faith. In her normal witty fashion, her last words of advice to her kids were; think twice before speaking, and make sure what you say is worth saying. Marion died on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, and 29 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim, daughter Tracy Crespo, and sister Patricia Kyte. She is survived by children: Pat and Mary Grieve of Omaha, Kelly Hanson of Omaha, Mike Grieve of Omaha, Colleen and Dale Burow of Simi Valley, CA, Holly and Aaron Janssen of Omaha, son-in-law Mario Crespo of Omaha, 13 grandchildren; Kari & Brandon Weber, Caitie Grieve (fiancé Ben Rezac), Ryan Hanson (fiancé Hailey Martin), Haleigh Grieve (Joey Williams), Tanner Grieve, Mackenzie Grieve, Brannon Burow, Mikey Grieve, Alex Burow, Sydney Grieve, Patrick Grieve, and Zoey Crespo, 3 great grandchildren; Reese Weber, Jaxon and Grayson Williams, brothers and sisters: Bob and Marilyn Hagerty, Helen and Jerry Thompson, Paul and Mary Jean Hagerty, all of Omaha, and Jim and Marge Hagerty of Sioux City, IA, beloved niece Jenette and Jeff Smith of Northridge, CA, and special great nephew Beckett Smith. Marion K. Grieve, age 74, of Omaha, died 11/6/14. Preceded in death by parents, husband Jim, daughter Tracy Crespo, and sister Patricia Kyte. Survived by children: Pat (Mary) of Omaha, Kelly Hanson of Omaha, Mike Grieve of Omaha, Colleen (Dale) Burow of Simi Valley, CA, Holly (Aaron) Janssen of Omaha, son-in-law Mario Crespo of Omaha, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters: Bob (Marilyn) Hagerty, Helen (Jerry) Thompson, Paul (Mary Jean) Hagerty, all of Omaha, and Jim (Marge) Hagerty of Sioux City, IA, beloved niece Jenette (Jeff) Smith of Northridge, CA. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Tuesday, St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Visitation Monday 5-7 PM with a Wake service at 7 PM all at the church. Memorials to the church or the family.

Marion Kay Grieve

October 8, 1940 - November 6, 2014