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Norman Grover Obituary

Rev. Dr. Norman L. Grover, 82, of Blacksburg, Va., was born on February 9, 1928, and passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Anne Grover; son, Neal; daughters, Jennifer, Rebecca and Sandra; and numerous grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a theologian and philosopher. For 45 years he taught at Virginia Tech and served as philosophy and religion department head. His education included, BME (1948) from RPI, BD (1951), STM (1952) from Yale Divinity School, and PhD in Religion (1957) from Yale. He was a recipient of numerous accolades including The Nannie B. Hairston Community Service Award. His memory will be cherished. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with Pastor Susan Verbrugge officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2010.

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Frank Burch Brown

June 27, 2010

Dear Anne,
Please accept my heart-felt condolences. Norm was a dedicated colleague and friend, a much-appreciated member of our choir at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, and someone his Va Tech colleagues could count on to provide long-range perspectives on our corporate work. My daughter Joanna, whom I'm visiting now in Oxford, England, also sends her fond memories (from years ago) and expresses her sympathy.

W. Richard and Janice Shelton

June 22, 2010

Dear Anne, Jennifer, and Frank,

We have been out of town since June 12 and just learned of Norm's passing. We are sorry for your loss, a loss we all have experienced. Know of our thoughts and prayers for each of you. May God's special peace and comfort be yours in the coming days.

Scott,Jill and Dori Freeman

June 17, 2010

Sandy and Family,
There are not words to convey our sorrow for your loss.Please know you are all in our prayers.May you find comfort in God's presence,and in your love for one another.

Paul Poff

June 17, 2010

Ann, I'm thinking of you and your family and you are in my prayers. I receive so much wisdom and concern from Norm. He was one of my fellow "Sandinista brothers" when we traveled though Central America together. I will miss him very much.

Terry Ellen Carter

June 17, 2010

Norm was loving, funny, great to talk to and will be missed.

Susan Miller

June 17, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jackie & Bill Dennison

June 17, 2010

Dear Sandy and family: we are so very sorry for the loss of your father/husband. We always enjoyed seeing him and being with the family. We will keep you in our prayers as God leads you through this difficult time. Our sincerest sympathies,

Dr. Michael W. Ridenhour

June 16, 2010

A wonderful man and an inspiration. I will miss his wisdom and wit and the camaraderie we shared.

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