Obituary of Dave Grimes

David Lynn Grimes, age 51, of Limon passed away May 27, 2010 at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. Dave was born September 3, 1958 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to William B. and Shirley Hendricks Grimes. He was the first of three children born to this union. Dave graduated from Limon high School in 1976. While in high school he was very active in athletics, receiving numerous awards and honors. He was named a Basketball All American his senior year and still holds the Limon High School triple jump record. This love for athletics helped shape his future as he attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley obtaining a degree in Physical Education and Coaching. Dave graduated from UNC in 1987 and began his teaching and coaching career at Limon High School in 1988. Dave married Jennifer Jackson on September 20, 1986 in Limon, Colorado. To this union three children where born Camille, Cameron, and Chandler. Dave was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Limon. He enjoyed playing golf, working in his yard, and playing softball in his free time. Dave was a member of CHSAA and was honored as the 2005 all Colorado Girls Coach of the year. Coach Grimes dedicated his life to teaching and coaching many young men and women throughout the years in Limon. He was a junior high boy’s and girl’s basketball, football, and track coach, as well as a high school girl’s track and football coach. While coaching football he had the privilege of being a part of three state championship teams in 2003, 2004, 2005. He also led the girls track team to six state championships in 1993, 1994, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Under the direction of Coach Grimes, the Limon Track Team set a new school record in every event but shot put. Above any accolade, Dave’s greatest privilege and honor was coaching his children at Limon. Dave was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grand parents. Dave is survived by his parents Ben and Shirley Grimes of Vona, CO children Camille Grimes of Greeley, CO, Cameron Grimes of Limon, CO, Chandler Grimes of Limon, CO, brother Ed and wife Tracy Grimes of Limon, CO, and sister Patty and husband Gary Childress of Aurora, CO. Also surviving are numerous extended family members.