Gracie Zimmerman

February 17, 1931 - February 8, 2017

Gracie Zimmerman, 85, of Goodyears Bar, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Grass Valley. She was born February 17, 1931. She attended high school in Daly City, California. Gracie and her late husband managed senior living homes for 25 years in the Sacramento area. She also worked as an LVN for several years in nursing homes, she was a natural caregiver. “Grandma Z” was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was selfless at heart and always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Gracie also enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles and word searches. Gracie is survived by her daughter, Lynn Berndt (Jack); son, Jeff Zimmerman both of Goodyears Bar; grandchildren, Kirstie (Jason), Nathan, Wayne (Shawna), Eric (Erica), Melissa (Dan), Sara, Cameron, Matthew (Sefanie), Billy (Megan); great-grandchildren, Alex, McKenna, Jessica, Taylor, Zack, Parker, Lucy, Penny, Tyler, Ryan, Brandon, Caidyn, Madeline, and Greyson; sister, Helen Dougherty; daughter-in-law, Peggy Myers, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Edmund Zimmerman, she was also preceded in death by her sons, John, Ed, and Bill Zimmerman. At her request, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Truckee Tahoe Mortuary and Crematory, and condolences may be made online at www.truckeetahoemortuary.com