Alice Margaret Groves

1/22/1916 - 4/21/2011 Alice M. (Haarstad) Groves was the seventh of ten children born to Ole & Marie Haarstad on January 22, 1916, in Comstock, Minnesota. Alice passed away peacefully at the Courtyard April 21, 2011 She was 95. Alice was a stay-at-home mom who always came through for her family, Cub Scouts, Bluebirds, Campfire Girls, Girl Scouts, room-mother chaperone on many field trips, and the list goes on. Alice was an avid reader and looked forward to her weekly trips to the library. She loved crossword puzzles and was an expert Scrabble player. Foremost in her life was her love of family and her faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. She was an eternal optimist, only recognized the good in people, was quick to friend a stranger, and had a keen sense of humor to the very end. Alice was married to D. James (Jim) Groves for 62 years before his death in 2003. Alice was the last survivor of her Haarstad family. Alice was also preceded in death by her two sons, Dennis and William. Alice is survived by her daughter, Mary (Dan) Rothenbuhler of Boise; sons, Dave (Diane) Groves of Anacortes and Jim (LoBay) Groves of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Our family extends a special thank you to the staff at the Courtyard and Hospice care. A family memorial will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation (800 E Chestnut Ste 1-A Bellingham, WA) Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and On-site Crematory