Karen L. Grimm
August 21, 1958 ~ June 3, 2021
Karen Leigh Grimm, 62, passed away on June 3rd, 2021 in Reston, Virginia.
Karen was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 21, 1958 and attended North Hills High School and continued on to receive a degree in Education from University of Pittsburgh. In college Karen starred as a Golden Girl majorette for the Pitt Panthers.
Karen devoted her life to her 4 children and later opened a successful business in Reston, Virginia. Karen was a loving mother and friend who made all those around her feel special. She touched many lives with her big heart and infectious smile, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Karen is survived by her siblings – Debbie Alexander, Sue Toia, Dave Hawk; her children Chad Grimm, Cody Grimm, Devin Messinger, and Dylan Grimm; and was the beloved “GiGi” to 5 grandchildren.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Annett Hawk, and father, Herman Forest Hawk.
A visitation will be held from 2-5pm on June 9th at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA. Following the visitation the family will be doing a celebration of life with more information to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The Arians Family Foundation.
Karen was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 21, 1958 and attended North Hills High School and continued on to receive a degree in Education from University of Pittsburgh. In college Karen starred as a Golden Girl majorette for the Pitt Panthers.
Karen devoted her life to her 4 children and later opened a successful business in Reston, Virginia. Karen was a loving mother and friend who made all those around her feel special. She touched many lives with her big heart and infectious smile, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Karen is survived by her siblings – Debbie Alexander, Sue Toia, Dave Hawk; her children Chad Grimm, Cody Grimm, Devin Messinger, and Dylan Grimm; and was the beloved “GiGi” to 5 grandchildren.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Annett Hawk, and father, Herman Forest Hawk.
A visitation will be held from 2-5pm on June 9th at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA. Following the visitation the family will be doing a celebration of life with more information to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The Arians Family Foundation.
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My dear beautiful friend, you will be missed by me and so many. You always made me feel loved and respected. You showed me how to be strong, without loosing my head. You had so much grace and kindness, that made people want to be near you. Heaven truly received another angel. Until we see each other again, Rest In Peace Love, Sandy N
Always a beautiful smile and the best energy. She will be terribly missed. Admired greatly
Our heart felt condolences to the Grimm and Hawk Families. Rest Easy Karen!
I am truly saddened by this news! I had the pleasure of working with Karen at KLS STUDIOS for 2 years, and she was always so very kind to me! I would enjoy our conversations while while working with her. She was always so willing to help out in any way that she could, or just be there at the right time to give an encouraging word when needed. Karen was/is such a beautiful spirit inside and out. My deepest, and most sincere condolences to her family, friends, and anyone that had the honor of knowing her, or being in her presence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hawk/Grimm families during this most difficult time. Peace be with you ?
My deepest sympathy to your family. I attended college with Karen. Her inner beauty was matched with outer beauty. My heart and prayers are with you
Karen was a wonderful mother and a very caring friend. When my mom passed away, Karen came to our home unexpectedly to give me a small guardian angel…to remind me that mom would always be there taking care of our family. Karen did not know my mom personally, but she cared about me and our family and wanted to be there for us. RIP Karen…truly a wonderful friend. Dave Morgan
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Aunt Karen was elegant, loving, and had such a warm personality. She was a huge influence on me growing up, and her light will always shine bright in my heart. I Love You Aunt Karen!
Dylan- surrounding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this impossibly difficult time. Sending love to you all.
You brought light to my life. You made me feel like I mattered when others made me feel like I didn’t. I will miss your laugh very much.
We are so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very hard time for all of you but remember that she will always be watching over you. Love you guys!
My condolences to the Grimm family. I was a majorette with Karen in high school… go North Hills Indians76. She referred to me as cheese whiz because that is what I ate during band camp….so many memories…45 years later. She was a beautiful person back then….. I am so saddened by this news. Beautiful life…. beautiful family…. may you Rest In Peace.
I’m saddened by the loss of the bright light Karen shared during her short life. We were majorettes together for North Hill High School and shared many laughs during those years. I pray for peace for her family and friends. Gone too soon.
My name is Dan Schaefer and I graduated with Karen from North Hills in 1976. Remember both of us in the marching band and she was the pretty, smiley majorette. We would re-connect at our high school re-unions – laugh, dance a little and talk. Everyone liked being around her…I just found out about Karen passing when I went to our 46th re-union at Rivers Casino on 7/22/22. I was hoping to see her but as I was looking at the memorial posts of classmates, there was here picture. Really caught me off guard. Regret is a tough thing…should have reached out a long time ago to get together to talk again. She was one of those few that come along once in life time. A big hug to Karen’s family/her little sister and her close friends from North Hills. I’ll save her a seat next to me at our next re-union. With deepest condolences…
I miss my friend .
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