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Robert Grow Obituary
Robert Grow (Bob) passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at home from Interstitial Lung Disease.
Born January 17, 1938 to William Henry Grow Jr. and Ethel Graham Grow in Salt Lake City. He married Bonnie Beynon on June 6, 1957. Later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on May 22, 1964, For Time and All Eternity.
Graduated from South High, attended Trade Tech for plumbing. Member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 19 and now Local 140 for 55 years. He retired from the LDS Church Facility Management Department after 21 years.
Robert was an avid outdoor sportsman. He loved to hunt anything and everything, his favorite being duck hunting and bow hunting for deer.
Robert was a Stake Athletic Director for many years, also a dedicated Home Teacher. Home Teaching at the Utah State Prison for three years and at the Wentworth Assisted Living Center for six years.
Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and was loved by all who knew him.
Survived by; his wife Bonnie, children; Candy (Mark, deceased) Stanley, Robert (Janean), John (Sandra), Sandy Olney, Julie (Craig) Thompson, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, brother, Bill (Jawnie) Grow, sister, Ann Sharp.
Preceded in death by parents, brother, Richard Grow (12-22-2012), son-in-law, Mark Stanley.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center 6890 South 2225 East (North of Whitmore Library). A viewing will be held on Friday Evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and the day of the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the same address. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.
The Family would like to Thank Jennifer and Encompass Hospice Service for the care that was given and DJ at Lincare.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Grow
Sonja Christiansen Wicks
February 19, 2013
Dear Bonnie and family—our hearts and prayers go out to you. I'm very grateful for many treasured memories of Bob's kindness and genuine friendship to me and my family. Words seem inadequate to express my feelings for him. His voice lifted my heart each time I heard it and I fall short in expressing my sorrow for your loss. We are so thankful for our relationship with him and you both and send you our love.
Joanne Bloomquist
February 17, 2013
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.I pray that the Lord will bless you and comfort you and your family at this time.
Darrell Swensen
February 16, 2013
To Bonnie and the entire Grow family, I wish to express my condolences and express my sadness at Bob's passing. He was a great neighbor for 28 years and a friend for almost 35 years. He often came our house on Lonsdale to visit while walking his dog or to pick up some leftover food from Valarie. We shared some camping experiences togeter and a few card games but most of all we shared friendship and just having a good time. Of course he did several plumbing jobs for us at our home on Lonsdale and did the last plumbing job I needed done on our new home in Lehi. I will miss his smile and laugh and friendship. He has set a great example to his family and others. His most important legacy is probably the time he has spent with his family which in the end is more valuable than earthly wealth. I hope as a family you will find peace in the fond memories you have of Bob and that they will sustain you through the days without him that lie ahead.
Dennis Ison
February 16, 2013
We will remember Bob with fondest memories and wish the best to Bonnie and family. Our prayers are with you.
Leslie & Dennis Ison
Loren Cullum
February 16, 2013
Deeply regret the loss of such s good friend.
Donald Grow
February 16, 2013
I always hate to see a "Grow" pass away. I am Donald C Grow and I am a grandson of Henry Grow Jr.
February 15, 2013
I just love Bob, and, of course, your whole family! It was so fun to see all your family pictures and Bob's video at the viewing tonight. I ran into our neighbor on Camino Court and he was telling me he will owe Bob forever for all the work he did on his backyard swimming pool over the years. Everybody loved Bob. He would always stop at my house when he was driving down the street and I was outside working in the yard. We mostly talked about our kids playing baseball. He was also was my mother-in-law's home teacher at the Coventry for years with Jim Jorgensen. The Stake Center parking lot was full tonight for his viewing. This is a great tribute to his life which he lived so humbly. The second tribute to his life is what a fine job he did of picking Bonnie for his mate and how he raised all five of you kids to be so caring of others always.....Love you all and I will certainly miss our chats in my yard.
From Paula Poulson
Boggess Family
February 15, 2013
To the Grow Family, we are so sorry for you loss of such a wonderful man. Our prayers are with your family at this time of such great loss.
John Wadlow
February 15, 2013
Local 140 is sorry for your Family's loss,
We all hope that he was able to enjoy his retirement with his family and friends.
your family has our deepest condolences for your loss.
Members and Staff of Local 140.
Justin Davis
February 15, 2013
May our hearts, thoughts, and prayers be with the Grow family. Robert is honored as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friends. We will always remember him for his welcoming heart. He will be dearly missed. Love Justin, Kolby, Karlee, and Kasen Davis
Theresa & Mark Novak
February 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Know that God is with you and yours and will guide you. Your husband is now with God and His angels and will be watching over you. We hope you find peace and comfort. Love,
Ronald Anderton
February 15, 2013
Dear Bonnie and Family, I am sad to hear of Robert's passing. I have many wonderful memories of life in Greenfield Village.
Love. Ron Anderton
Kirsten Christiansen
February 14, 2013
It was an honor to have Bob as a dear friend (a dear and lifelong friend to my entire family). I cherish all the memories. He will always hold a special place in my heart and WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynette and Mark Wendel
February 14, 2013
Dear Grow and Thompson Families-
We are so sorry for your loss. We know Mr. Grow was cherished by each of you. We enjoyed the times we were able to visit with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
February 14, 2013
Its been a long time since I saw you last, too long. I remember the day that Carol & I introduced you to each other. Also remenber vividly when you two won the Olds at Lagoon. I will miss you. Frank Binkerd
Tim Carambelas
February 14, 2013
I haven't seen Bob in at least 15 years, but not a year passes that my brother Brandon and I fail to talk about Bob and practice our favorite Bob quotes in our best Bob voices. We were lucky enough to play a lot of sports, but nothing was ever as fun as playing church softball - "can of corn Carambelas" - and volleyball with Bob. When we knew Bob was working his maintenance job at the church, we knew we had a place to play basketball - provided that we fed him for a few baskets of his own. As for the person still wondering who helped us take care of a lonely crab sandwhich at a regional church volleyball tournament in 1987? Well, dead men tell no tales. Till the next game Bob...
Robert & Vivian Gillett
February 14, 2013
Dear Bonnie and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly by us all. Happily we know we will all be together again in the future and there contiue to grow and be with Robert and the other family members. It's a blessing to have that knowledge of our life after this earthly death, and our being united with our families. Remember the fun times you had with Robert, the hunting fishing and all family activities you shared. This is just another step in our lifes journey.
Brent & Linda Larsen
February 14, 2013
Julie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May the good memories you have help you in your time of sorrow.
Brent & Linda Larsen
Beckie Openshaw
February 14, 2013
John and Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beckie Openshaw
Shirlee Shelton
February 14, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of the family.
Janet & La Mar Higbee
February 14, 2013
our condolences, we are sadness at your lost, we really enjoy bob and his visits and living in that ward and the pigeon he brought over to me to heel may the great spirit watch over you, and comfort you at this time. God bless you.
Joani Twitchell
February 14, 2013
Dear Bonnie and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always appreciated what a great neighbor and friend he was to me and my family. I loved his smile and happy attitude. He was always so helpful to me, and I appreciated that so much. I know he will be greatly missed. My best to you, Bonnie and your family. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the funeral. With lots of Love. Joani Twitchell
February 14, 2013
I had the privilege of working with Bob many years in the Cottonwood Creek FM Group. He was not only a fellow co-worker, but more important a great friend. We enjoyed going fishing together and talking about many things.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bonnie, and your family....Love, Harold
Mike Aquilina
February 14, 2013
My thoughts are with you.
Val Swensen
February 13, 2013
I will miss my many many visits with Bob, He was truly a wonderful friend to me and our family. Someone I new I could always count on if I needed help. I loved his visits to my home to get my left overs. I have missed that since I have moved. I loved receiving his fish and all our good times playing cards and things. Love you and wish all the family the very best. Bonnie my love goes to you I treasure our friendship. Love Val
Matt Thompson
February 12, 2013
I'm so very sorry for your loss, I've known y'all since I was 12 years old, and have very fond memories of times shared together. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this hard time and always. All our Love and sympathy, Matt and John XOXOXOXO
Britt Christiansen
February 12, 2013
Dearest Bonnie & Family:
I send you my deepest sympathies. Bob's a great man and a true friend. His absence from this mortal world will be mourned by many lives he touched. I am honored to have known him and grateful to have had him in my life.
Always,
Britt Christiansen
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