GRIMES, Parker

Christopher Parker Grimes of Chesterfield, MO died August 13, 2011 due to injuries sustained in a Missouri traffic accident. Age 49, Chris was born to Jeff and Sue Grimes on January 12, 1962 in Iowa City, IA. He grew up in Des Moines, was co-captain of the football team for Roosevelt High School (’80) and sang in the Matins Choir at Plymouth Church. He graduated from Iowa State University. His teenage children, Libby and Carter, will miss him dearly. In order to care for them, Chris ran a home day care during their pre-school years. His skills working with young children came naturally; he nurtured many kids through song, dance, and play. Chris was a talented guitar player and entertained many of us with his jovial musical style. Chris was blessed to be loved by his devoted mate, Jennifer Vaughn. They lived in Chesterfield, MO, where they were active building their life together with music, dancing and many friends. He worked as a driver for S.P. Richards, and had his own DJ service, providing music for weddings and other events. Chris, with his generous smile, will be remembered as a playful, loving dad, son and life partner; and as a sensitive poet and musician. He is survived by his children Libby Mingus-Grimes and Carter Mingus; his parents Jeff and Sue Grimes; his sister Elizabeth (Ken) Ruehrdanz and their children Ben and Kate; his brother Tim (Lauren) Grimes and their children Noah and Katy; his devoted partner Jennifer Vaughn; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. We will all miss him dearly. A memorial service and reception for Chris will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Des Peres Lodge 1050 Des Peres Rd. Des Peres, MO from 12-3pm. Please join us in celebration of Chris’s life and his legacy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his children’s post high school education fund in the name of Libby and Carter Educational Trust Fund and can be given at the memorial or mailed to 1117 Cambridge Green Ct. Chesterfield, MO 63017. For those of you traveling from out of town and wish to stay close by my house and the venue, rooms are available at the Drury Plaza Hotel listed below and rates start at $103 per night. Drury Plaza Hotel Chesterfield 355 Chesterfield Ctr Chesterfield, MO 63017 1-866-599-6674 Please pass this information on to anyone you know that would want to attend in case I don't have their email address! Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, cards, texts, messages, flowers, food, hugs and love. Life is precious. Love, Jen Vaughn