John-Grobey-Obituary

John Henry Grobey

Eureka, California

1932 - 2021

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John Henry Grobey 1932-2021

John Henry Grobey, loving husband and father of eight children, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born to Henry and Selma Grobey, both of Norwegian descent in Everett, Washington. He was raised in a small farmhouse built by...

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I took an economics class at HSU from John during the '71-'72 school year where he made a lasting impression on me. He was truly a great teacher. I remember him too when he was serving in the honor guard at various services. What a man he was. RIP Mister Grobey.

I was a student of John’s at HSU in the ‘70’s. I took a bunch of economics classes from him although not an economics major. I even worked for him grading papers. I can’t say enough about the positive impact he made on my professional life. John taught us that even if you don’t share the same political persuasion you can learn from each other and enjoy a great laugh. John Grobey gave his students so much. I am so sad but forever grateful!?

Saddened to hear about John's passing. He was a remarkable individual, smart, talented with a good sense of humor. I will never forget his Advanced Diver Class in Mexico, the night dives, and his stories of his UDT adventures. He was a great role model for many of us. It was a chance of a lifetime to see John use his UDT skills to free a locomotive engine from a piling after it fell into the slough by the Sierra Pacific Mill. I will also miss his role in the local Honor Guard, performing a...