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Robert Gruver Obituary

GRUVER ROBERT H. GRUVER On March 6, 2008 at country home in Warsaw, VA. Survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Elsie C. Gruver; two daughters, Mary Catherine (Peter) Zullo and Susan (Steven) Russell ; also two predeceased children, Karen Elizabeth Gruver and Robert D. Gruver; five grandchildren, Robert Zullo, Jessica Zullo, Clark Russell, Nicholas Zullo and Christopher Russell. Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 between 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA. Funeral service will be on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22305 . Interment will follow at Columbia Gardens, Arlington, VA

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 8, 2008.

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Louise Velletri

March 25, 2008

Dear Mrs Gruver and Suzie,
I will always have such wonderful memories of Dr. Gruver and the time and energy he devoted to St. Margaret's School

Karen Hoffman

March 17, 2008

Dick and Karen Hoffman are out of the country and are so distressed to hear of Bob's passing. We were fortunate to have Bob as our physician but even more fortunate to be able to call him our friend. Our love go to all of you.

Anne Noss

March 13, 2008

Dr. and Mrs. Gruver came into my life as the loving parents of my dear friend, their daughter Karen. In the small world, Dr. Gruver had been the supportive doctor to my husband Michael and to his step-mother, Elaine Noss, years before. I am saddened by news of his passing. I send my grateful prayers for the many happy times we shared to his family.

Harry Shelton, Jr.

March 12, 2008

Both my parents and I will deeply miss seeing Bob at our next Gruver/Cooley reunion; and, although unable to attend the funeral, we have always looked forward to visiting with Bob and his older brother, Cliff. As for me, our family's time spent at "the Lake" each summer at the gracious invitation of Dorie and Bessie, are without a doubt among the best memories I have while growing up.
Our deepest sympathy to the (our) family. Harry

Frances and Sandy Harwell

March 10, 2008

We will miss this wonderful healer and a great friend. Our prayers are with the Gruver family.

Ceci Brown

March 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy to each of you..... My love to you all

Diane Nahan Fairburn

March 8, 2008

To all the family members, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Gruver was a wonderful man and will be remembered with great love and admiration.

Leslie and Howard Handy

March 8, 2008

Elsie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kay Sheehy

March 8, 2008

Dear Elsie,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please know that you are foremost in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
Kay Sheehy

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