Gronda Jean Francis Gronda, age 66, of Middleburg, a retired Health Aide with the Michigan School System, passed away July 31, 2011, as a result of cancer. Jean was born October 13, 1944 in Ypsilanti, Mi. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years; Charles R. Gronda; two step-sons Craig Gronda of Cheboygan, Mi. and Jeff Gronda of Midland, Mi., Son, Russ Broka of Middleburg, Fl., Daughter, Robin Frick also of Middleburg, Fl. and several Grand-children: Trevor, Jordan, and Kaylee Gronda of Cheboygan, Mi., Jenna and Hanna Carpenter of Midland Mi., Seth, Luke, Levi, and Selah Broka of Middleburg, Fl. and Kierra Frick of Middleburg, Fl.. She also has surviving siblings: Brother, Joe Keene of La Mesa, Ca., Joan Lapp of Midland, Mi. and Jude Keene-Martinez of Benson, Az. Jean was a lover of the Southwest and all things Native American, a horse and animal lover of her two cats and her bird, and a fun and generous Grammy. She fought Multiple Myeloma with tenacity and without complaint for eight and a half years. She passed away in her sleep, while at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville, with her tireless husband at her side. Close friends and family celebrated her arrival in Heaven with tears, laughter, and singing the hymn How Great Thou Art. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by HELM-GALLAGHER Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 904-284-9696. hide