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Anthony Baxter Grimes

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Tony Grimes, 62 passed away December, 22, 2022 in Gold Canyon, AZ. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 27, 1960 to Rex and Joan (Spinney) Grimes in Elliot Lake, Ontario. The family moved to Arizona in 1972. He excelled in golf at a young age. He won the State High School Championship and went on to earn All American honors playing golf at Arizona State University. He turned professional and competed on the PGA Tour, Nike Tour and Asian Tour. He was an excellent golf instructor and helped many people hone their golf skills. He loved the outdoors and spent many summers fishing in Alaska and Minnesota. He enjoyed hiking the Superstitions, camping, playing harmonica and was a fantastic drawer… he called it doodling! He is survived by his spouse, Lisa Grimes (Kluver); daughter Taylor (Seth Baczynski), son Gage and (5) Grandchildren; Skyler, Rylee, Alex, Degan and Sunny. Also his siblings; Lorraine Riley, Sue Freestone and Bradley Grimes. He is preceded on death by his Mother, Father, brother Timmy and sister Kathy. A Celebration of Life will be held January 23, 3:00 - 6:00 at Lone Tree Golf Club in Chandler, AZ.