Obituary of Dulcie Maureen Grismore-Willits

Dulcie Maureen Pratt/Grismore/Willits, a Christian, was born on August 23, 1933,�in Great Yarmouth, England. She was a daughter�of Harry and Grace Pratt, sister of Jean and Tony, and auntie to James and Lizzy. Her early years were during WWII with memories of sirens blasting and hiding in bomb shelters. In high school she was active in sports and enjoyed many shenanigans recounted delightfully over the years with family and friends. After high school she became a telegraph operator.�Dulcie met a United States Air Force gentleman stationed in England, Jere Grismore, and married in 1954. They moved to Denver, Colorado. They had two sons, Craig Michael�Grismore born February 15, 1955, and Mark Anthony Grismore born June 19, 1959.��Dulcie remarried to a gentleman, Dale Willits in 1965. Dale had three children: William, Debi and Brian. She was a devoted house mother who together with Dale, raised 5 children.�Dulcie enjoyed soap operas, tabloids, card games, hosting guests, eating fried chicken, pot pies, and Yorkshire�pudding. She attended various churches and Bible studies, most recently Sunnyside Christian Church in Colorado Springs and she would watch services on television. She had a very special spirit and loved to whistle masterfully around the house. She loved birds, deer, and her doggies over the years who kept her close company.Dulcie passed away on Saturday morning, August 20, 2022. She is survived by her exceptionally devoted husband of 56 years, Dale of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her children, Craig of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Mark of Chandler, Arizona, Bill of North Richland Hills, Texas, Debi of Surprise, Arizona and Brian of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by her nephew James, and niece Lizzy in Great Britain, dear friends, Terri, Pat, and all of the neighbors of Abbey Heights.We take comfort in knowing that Mom is with Jesus now, resting in peace and joy in heaven.We miss you!Dulcie will be celebrated upon Dale's passing, when a joint service will be held.