Monica Johansson Grainger Blue, 78, of Hamilton, passed away April 28, 2025 at her home in Hamilton.
Monica was born August 28, 1946 in Katarina, Sweden to Lars Johansson and Majken Henriksson. She went to work for Volvo at age 16 in Stockholm, Sweden and on December 27, 1964 she transferred to the USA at age 18.
She met Carl Duane Grainger and got married in 1966. She went to pet grooming school and became a Master Groomer while Carl worked for a prominent printing company. The family moved to Carl’s home state of Montana. They chose Hamilton and Monica started her grooming business, Monica’s Doggie Barber. She raised and showed Toy and Miniature Poodles as well as Great Danes. Several years later she decided to raise Dobermans instead, and she started Crestline Dobermans. She had many American and Canadian Champions.
She was a loving mother who loved to go camping, ride horses, show dogs, groom dogs, and loved meeting people. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Monica is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Marvin) Weisbeck; son Brian Grainger; grandchildren Christopher Grainger, Shandarra Mansfield and Jeffrey Grainger; two great grandchildren; and a brother in Sweden.
No public services are planned. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Bitterroot Humane Association, P.O. Box 57, Hamilton, MT 59840.