Theora Granmo

Theora L. "Teddy" Granmo, 71, passed away March 4, 2008, at her home in Kalispell.

She was born Dec. 6, 1936, in Kalispell, the daughter of John and Jen (Siderius) Paola. She attended schools in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High School in 1955.

On Aug. 7, 1955, she married Lauren Granmo in Kalispell. From 1968 until 1970, she was the manager of the Flathead Valley Community College Bookstore.

In 1972, she and Lauren purchased the Gift and China Shop in Kalispell, and they operated that until 1984. She also worked part-time as a nurse's aide throughout the 1980s.

Teddy was a very active member of the Republican Women's Organization. She was a very avid gardener and loved to travel, and she and Lauren took many cruises.

Teddy was a very loving woman, and she didn't beat around the bush in telling you how she felt about a subject. She could be tough and yet was very down to earth. You knew how you stood with her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lauren and her parents.

She is survived by her son John Granmo, of Kent, Wash.; granddaughter Tyfanie Granmo, of Bozeman; sister Shirley Schmidt and husband Mark, of Whitefish; and niece Cindy Granmo.

Funeral services were held March 10, 2008, in the Johnson Mortuary chapel, with Pastor Glenn Burfeind officiating. Burial took place afterward at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 3203 Third Avenue North, Suite 203, Billings MT 59101-1945.