It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Yusie Grinsell, 60, of Arcata. She passed away on January 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by her children.

Yusie was born on June 28, 1965, in Jakarta, Indonesia. She was the eighth child of Mutmainah and Soekandar. She spent most of her childhood in Jakarta before finishing high school in Bali. After graduating, she continued her education and earned her certification as a secretary. Her bookkeeping skills proved valuable when she went into business with her older sister, running a small clothing store called “Yusie’s Collection” on Poppies Lane. She learned to sew under the guidance of her sister. Sewing quickly became one of her greatest talents, a skill she carried throughout her life, creating everything from baby clothes to prom dresses. She also did countless alterations, but drew the line at replacing zippers.

She met her future husband while he was vacationing in Bali. After exchanging multiple letters by snail mail, she made a trip to the United States that would change the course of her life. In 1989, she married her husband David Grinsell. She learned how to speak English through full immersion and classes at the adult learning center. She had a playful habit of pretending not to understand English when it suited her.

Initially, she helped out at her husband’s store, The Liquor Still, but after her children were born, she sought out more flexible work. She put her sewing skills to use as a seamstress for various manufacturers, including White Rose, Kokatat, Pacific Rim Manufacturing, and CastleWear Baby. After her husband’s passing in 2016, Yusie returned to The Liquor Still as its owner. She took great pride in maintaining the store and keeping everything in order. She embraced her role as a proud “boss lady” until she sold the business in 2025 to retire.

Yusie had a love for spicy foods, a trait that she did not pass down to her children. She was known to chase her picky eaters with spoonfuls of food, determined to make sure they were well fed. She always made sure there was plenty of food whenever company was around and found joy in feeding others. She often made egg rolls for her son-in-law when he was in town.

Yusie is survived by her children, Chantique and Andrew Grinsell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, David Grinsell; her mother, Mutmainah; her father, Soekandar; and six of her siblings: Umi, Mien, Toto, Anna, Titti, and Didit.

A celebration of life will be held on her birthday, June 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Moonstone Beach House. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring her life. Guests are encouraged to wear orange in her honor, as it was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt, whose exceptional care and compassion brought comfort and support to Yusie and her family in her final days. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

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