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Frank Groom Obituary
East peoria - Frank W. "Bill" Groom, 79, of East Peoria passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 7:57 p.m. in East Peoria.
He was born July 12, 1931, in Peoria to Frank and Eva (Saverely) Groom. They preceded him in death along with one sister, Beryldean Hubbard, and one nephew, Todd Coons.
Survivors include three daughters, Deni (Dave) Durbin and Lori (Dan) Loree, both of East Peoria, and Tracie (Jim) Williams of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Shawn, Kelly, Keely, Keri, Brett and Brandon; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Marnajean Coons of Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.
Frank was always proud of his accomplishment of playing on Whittier Primary School's city championship basketball team in 1944. He was a 1949 Peoria High School graduate and a United States Army veteran.
Frank worked at Caterpillar Inc. in Joliet and Morton, retiring in 1992. In 1986, Frank owned and operated the Judge's Chamber, where he loved to work and play.
He was an avid White Sox fan and supported any team Jim Thome played on. This devotion to Jim gave him something to always look forward to.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements. There will be a private graveside service with the family Monday, May 9, 2011, at Parkview Cemetery. A celebration of Frank's life will be held for his friends and family at the Judge's Chamber on Monday, May 9, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter in honor of all his dog companions, especially Mitzie and Lady, his beloved two black Labradors.
Please view Frank's obit at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Groom
Cheryl Williams
May 7, 2011
I always enjoyed when Frank came in on my shift. He was full of some of the greatest history of the Peoria area. Truly a "dapper gent".
Brett Williams
May 7, 2011
Dear Grandpa,
You are very missed and highly loved by the entire family. I remember when I found out you passed I was sad for the first day, then after I thought about it more I was very happy. I was very happy because I knew that you were not in any pain, living the perfect life "wondering what the poor people are doing".
May 6, 2011
Deni,Den and I are very sorry to read of your Dad passing away.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.Den and Sandy Neumann
Kelly Durbin
May 6, 2011
Grandpa I love you and miss you! I'm gonna miss our talks, they always made me smile or crack up laughing! I'm so glad we became so close and you let me help take care of you this last year, even if every time I gave you a shot you would pretend to be having a heart attack and freak me out,but that was you always joking! Thank you for loving me unconditionally and always telling me I was beautiful,you knew how to brighten my days!Well your in heaven now with lots of people you missed and your best friends Mitzi and Lady so I know your happier there but I'm gonna miss you dearly! Oh and try to behave up there, remember its not easy but you can do it!! That's what you always told me! Rip grandpa I love ya!
Michelle Johnson
May 6, 2011
Deni, Kelly, Shawn, Lori and the rest of the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief.
Scott Hicks, Michelle Johnson and family
Bill (TB) Koehler
May 6, 2011
Lori and family
Frank was a long time friend of mine and I will miss him so much. In later years we always looked forward to our meeting on St Pats Day in the Judge's Chamber to hash over the good ole days and catch up on what we have been doing the past year.
Tracie Groom Williams
May 1, 2011
Dear Dad,
You are deeeply loved and sadly missed. I cherish the memories and find peace in knowing I am honoring your final wishes.
Your kind and gentle spirit is remembered fondly and I am grateful to be your daughter.
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