Mary, 81, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Leon and Fern (Mitchell) Pierce.
On August 1, 1970, Mary married Ion M. Griffin in Olivet. Mary was employed in housekeeping at Olivet College for 27 years, where she touched many hearts and made numerous friends. She enjoyed playing Euchre, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, bowling, and trips to Firekeepers Casino. She and Ion also loved traveling and camping at many local county fairs where they raced their standardbred horses. Mary was a tremendous cook and loved preparing meals for others. She adored her family and loved spending time together.
She is survived by her children: Deanna (Phillip) Hebenstreit of Olivet, Daniel Smith of Battle Creek, Daniel Griffin of Missouri, Christine Manthei of Jackson, David (Cindy) Griffin of Missouri, Marty Strong of Charlotte, Dawn Howlett of Charlotte; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ion in 1998; sister, Martha (Mayn) Cortright; daughters: Susan Smith, Darlene Griffin; and son, Raymond Smith.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, August 14, 2020,at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Bosworth Cemetery.
"William (Bill) L. Dimick
Salt Lake Tribune, The (UT) - Friday, February 22, 2002
Author: The Salt Lake Tribune
William (Bill) Leonard Dimick, age 84, of Salt Lake City, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2002.
Mr. Dimick was born June 2, 1917 in Sunnyside, Utah to Reuben Presley and Mary A. Higby Dimick. He was married to Sarah Alice Henrie on March 18, 1939 and the marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Dimick worked for more than 10 years in the coal mines in Carbon County. He relocated to Salt Lake City in 1941, where he was employed as an engineer on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, from which he retired after 35 years of service. He moved to Waco, Texas in October of 2001, to reside with his son, Terry. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and will be missed by numerous family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; son, Lynn and wife Virginia of Largo, Florida; son, Terry and wife Leslie of Waco, Texas; grandchildren, Clint, Jason, Travis and Darinda; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucille, Furl and LaRue; brothers, Rex and Lyle; and one son, William (Billy) Earl Dimick.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 12 noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where family and friends may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery."