Dawn Grosse

DAWN GROSSE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dawn Michelle Grosse, 43, of Idaho Falls, died August 19, 2009, at Life Care Center of natural causes. She was born December 19, 1965, in Hampton, Virginia, to Donald W. Grosse and Russlyn Henry Grosse. She grew up in Virginia, Connecticut, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, and California and graduated from Armeo High School in Fairfield, California. She has lived in Idaho Falls and Ammon the past 18 years. Dawn enjoyed traveling and taking photos with her camera. She loved to listen to music. Survivors include: Parents: Donald & Russlyn Grosse, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Stephanie Grosse, Idaho Falls, ID Aunt: Joan Smith, Boise, ID Uncle: Calvin (Judy) Leavitt, Blackfoot, ID Uncle: Anthony Grosse, San Antonio, TX Uncle: Russell Grosse, San Antonio, TX Uncle: Timothy Grosse, San Antonio, TX Aunt: Leslie (William) George, Salt Lake City, UT Aunt: Anita (Pete) Treible, Rock Hill, SC Aunt: Mary (David) Rowden, San Antonio, TX She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell and Fern Henry, Glora Henry, and Leslie and Margret Grosse. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kathy Housley lkh83404@yahoo.com Russlyn and Family, Know that our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your family has had unbelievable struggles to deal with. I know that Dawn is now happy and free, and with others who love her. Julie Tullis rittpaul@bridgemail.com I'm so sorry for your loss of Dawn. She was a very important part of my daughter's life for one short year. I thought you'd like to know about their friendship. When my daughter Jeanna was in third grade at Hillview Elementary, she decided to volunteer one day a week at Life Care Center. She walked over after school and spent a couple of hours visiting the residents. At first she was very shy and not sure how to approach people, but eventually she learned to go from room to room with a bottle of lotion to rub on their hands. One day she heard the sounds of a favorite movie coming from Dawn's room and went in to investigate. Dawn's happy smile was the only invitation she needed to stay, and thereafter I knew just where to find her when I went to pick her up. They spent one afternoon a week watching movies or playing games. Third grade ended and fourth grade brought different activities so Jeanna lost touch with Dawn. But, just last week as I was taking Jeanna to college she said "Remember when I used to visit Dawn at the nursing home? I really liked her!" She will never be forgotten in our family as she was truly a friend to our daughter.