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Carolyn Maxine McClain Gronlund (Grandma Carolyn) passed to her heavenly home on Aug. 16, 2016. She was born to Lawrence and Velma McClain in Colorado on March 17, 1927. She has a brother Laurence and sister Wilma.
Later the family moved to Superior, Arizona where Carolyn graduated from Superior High School. She married her high school sweetheart Oscar Theodore Gronlund (Teddy). After Teddy served in the Air Force, they had two children, Carl Fredrick and Catherine Maxine (Kraps). They bought the Smith Ranch south of Superior and filled it with family and friends every weekend and holiday.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Teddy, parents Lawrence and Velma, sister Wilma and beloved grandson Doug. She is survived by her children, Fred and Catherine; grandchildren, Carl (Amber), Erik (Lisa), Chris (Sherree), David (Lori), and Carrie; 16 great-grandchildren and countless other family members and friends who loved her dearly.
Carolyn spent her life teaching children about God’s love for them. She held countless Bible Clubs and Bible Schools and each included her great handicrafts that all the children loved.
Carolyn lived in Superior for over 70 years and loved the mountains and desert scenery around Superior. She had many friends at the First Baptist Church and Superior Senior Citizens which she enjoyed so much. Carolyn was a priceless piece of God’s handiwork and will be remembered with a smile and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel of Superior (Former First Baptist Church), 921 S. Belmont Ave. A luncheon will be served at Los Hermanos Restaurant following the service.
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