Orville "Steve" Grimes Jr.

Steve passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, in his home in Easton, Maryland on Sunday morning at the age of 82 years old. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to Evelyn and Orville Sr. Grimes (deceased) as their fourth born child of eight brothers and sisters; Gordon Grimes, Judy Heintschel, Sharon Clark, Joy Arthur, David Grimes. Other family predeceased included his (wife) Connie Grimes and (stepson) Kyle Nino. May they all rest in peace. He is survived by his sister, Joanne, and brother Brian Grimes. His five children; Anthony Grimes, Cindy Gambold, David Grimes, Teresa Trueblood, and Deanna Laguna including his stepson, Tony Nino. And his 7 grandchildren; Alesha, Aubrey, Nikki, Leyla, Aaliyah, Kaleb, Kyle and Kaine. Steve Grimes served in the US Army as an 82nd airborne paratrooper, serving his time in the Dominic Republic. After serving his country he began a drywall construction company and bowled professionally after working full day sheeting and mudding walls with one of his longtime friends and many famous bowling legends during the Palomar Lanes heyday in Escondido. His bowling days began in Toledo, Ohio where he worked as a kid setting pins (pinsetter) where he and his friend were allowed to bowl after hours. This was where he would practice and develop his game for the pros. His professional career took off in Fort Bragg while he was stationed in the Army. In 1962, he developed his reputation as the ten-pin king winning lots of cash prizes during his time in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This would lead him to California....bowling in Long Beach etc. He was also a member of the PBA members school during the 1980s and served as a bowling consultant, teaching bowling lessons for so many that loved the game. Later in his life he would be known as the first to greet you at Heintschel's Family restaurant.......he was also a grandfather, one that hosted Christmas eve mornings and get togethers. He loved being around his family and his family loved being around him. May he be remembered for his sense of humor and the rewarding life he spent full of memories he made and goals he accomplished. Invite for his Memorial and Celebration In loving memory of the life of a well-lived man; a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a friend. We would like to invite you to bid farewell to Orville "Steve" Grimes, who peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to join us in remembrance at Cal Oaks Bowlero in Murrieta, California, Sunday April 28th at 2pm. As we honor his memory, let us reflect on the impact he made, the love he shared, and the stories he leaves behind.

Orville "Steve" Grimes Jr.

January 6, 1942 - March 24, 2024