Grand Valley Mercantile

05/30/2026

Trista Rhoads- thank you for all your hard work and dedication, it did not go unnoticed, I love you sister, and you worked hard for us. Your amazing journey and story touched me and we will forever be yaya sisters!! Love you Diana

05/30/2026

Farewell my friends.....
It has come to a bittersweet end. Tomorrow will be our last day at Grand Valley Mercantile.

I have dreaded this moment since we made the announcement. Four years ago, I started this dream, and along the way I was blessed to have so many incredible people standing beside me. My right-hand gal, Dustie; my beautiful daughter-in-law; my sons; my grandchildren; my family; and my sweet, supportive husband. You stood with me through the good days and the hard days, and for that I love you more than words can ever express.

Then there are my friends, my customers, the new friends I made along the way, and my guys who stopped in for coffee and a chat. You made me the happiest girl around. I cannot begin to tell you how much each and every one of you means to me. If you know me, you know I mean that with every ounce of my being.

You see, I have been on First Street in Parachute for 37 years. For the first time in all those years, I won't have a place in the heart of downtown. I tried, but that is a story for another time.

As I sit here writing this final post for the Mercantile, the tears are flowing. Not because of a building or a business, but because I truly love this town and this community. This store was my heart.

So tomorrow, you don't have to come buy anything. Just stop by and let me give you a hug. I would love the chance to see you one more time and thank you in person.

I will still be here, continuing my real estate career—another passion of mine—but please know that a piece of my heart will always belong to Grand Valley Mercantile and to all of you who supported me, cheered me on, believed in me, and became part of this journey.

Thank you for every purchase, every conversation, every laugh, every hug, and every memory.

Until we meet again...

With all my love,

Diana ❤️

05/29/2026

Final day tomorrow ‼️‼️ yard sale style, come in & let’s make a deal. Lots of great things need a home!

05/29/2026

Final day tomorrow ‼️‼️ yard sale style, come in & let’s make a deal. Lots of great things need a home! 10-5pm

05/29/2026

Beautiful antique washing machine in perfect condition, a collectors dream.$400,

05/29/2026

Antique dresser $75.00

05/25/2026

It's our final week! Clean us out!

05/21/2026