Ray Grimm passed away on January 22, 2012 at the age of 87. His last years were not easy due to numerous injuries resulting from a lifetime of adventures. In spite of his difficulties, he lived life to the fullest all the way to the end. He is fondly rememberd by Jere, his wife of 57 years, 6 grown children, 8 grandchildren, hundreds of students and innumerable friends. We started this blog to celebrate a life that has touched so many so deeply.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Early Years
Here are some pictures from the early years. Click on one to get a better view. Mouse-over to see the titles.
Dear Jere and all you darling kids. My memory bank is packed with delightful memories of my visits to your charming home, but tonight I must talk about Ray and his teaching,that amazingly talented and humble craftsman who created a studio and an atmosphere of complete creative freedom for all of his students. With never a negative attitude in the five years I was fortunate enough to be in his classroom he would provide ANYTHING I requested as he knew I was serious and dedicated. He taught by example, he would give a striking demonstration of his proficiency where he was truly one with the wheel and clay. I would marvel at the forms he could create with such fluidity, these natural shapes would evolve never forced or eclectic, he copied no-one!! The results were always a Grimm,unique and fresh and masculine as hell, oh what a potter,oh what a Dad,husband and friend.....I loved him and admired him, such an genuine and caring guy, how lucky I was to stumble into that old Lincoln high building and meet a man who would give me a place to work with no demands just true encouragement. Sure going to miss you ole Pal! Most fondly, Phil Eagle class PSU 65'
Hey, Google made a blunder using my wonderful daughter's URL instead of mine....anyway she is MUCH better to look at than some old-timer for sure......Regards, Phil
Dear Jere and all you darling kids. My memory bank is packed with delightful memories of my visits to your charming home, but tonight I must talk about Ray and his teaching,that amazingly talented and humble craftsman who created a studio and an atmosphere of complete creative freedom for all of his students. With never a negative attitude in the five years I was fortunate enough to be in his classroom he would provide ANYTHING I requested as he knew I was serious and dedicated. He taught by example, he would give a striking demonstration of his proficiency where he was truly one with the wheel and clay. I would marvel at the forms he could create with such fluidity, these natural shapes would evolve never forced or eclectic, he copied no-one!! The results were always a Grimm,unique and fresh and masculine as hell, oh what a potter,oh what a Dad,husband and friend.....I loved him and admired him, such an genuine and caring guy, how lucky I was to stumble into that old Lincoln high building and meet a man who would give me a place to work with no demands just true encouragement. Sure going to miss you ole Pal! Most fondly, Phil Eagle class PSU 65'
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