Ann (Grimes) Testa

Aug 21, 1940 - Mar 10, 2018

Ann Carol Grimes Testa of Orinda, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2018, with her husband of almost 55 years and her children by her side. Predeceased by her parents William and Roberta Grimes of El Macero, CA, Ann was 77 years old.

A gifted creative artist and active member of the Association of Clay & Glass Artists and the Berkeley Potters Guild, Ann’s ceramic art was collected nationally, sold in widely circulated catalogs and exhibited in galleries from coast-tocoast. Over a forty-plus year career, she built a reputation for high-quality, handmade Raku-fired pottery that brightened the kitchens, dinner tables and homes of countless friends, family, and private art collectors.

She leaves behind her loving husband Bob, her grateful children, Jennifer White of Austin, TX, and Michael Testa (Elizabeth) of Sacramento, and four very loved, celebrated and spoiled grandchildren Jessica, Ashley, Grace and Henry. She is also survived by her brothers Terence (Katy) and Dennis (Kathy), sister-in-law Sandra Graham, many nieces and nephews and her beloved cats Romeo and Juliet.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral mass in Sacramento at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive, at 11 AM on Thursday, March 15, followed by a gathering of friends and family in celebration of her life. Condolences may be offered at www.oakparkhillschapel.com.