Seattle, Washington
GROSVENOR, Walter B. "Spike" Walter B. "Spike" Grosvenor passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2019 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Erlene Grosvenor; his three children Franklin, Dennis and Heidi, their spouses and five grandchildren. Spike was born in Portland,...
Read MoreSpike comes to mind often as I learn professionalism and maturity in creative service in pottery and musicianship. He understood how to garner respect and to deliver expectations. His challenging me that way is how I think of him now. Good teacher.
andrea tuinstra
October 03, 2020 | Clayton, WA | Student
Dear Erleen, we were shocked to read in the Whitworth booklet of Spike's passing. Our love and thoughts are for you and your family. We are headed to Spokane on Christmas day. Hope to connect with you in June when we go to Monroe for family reunion. Our cell is 9717720254. We text and phone. Call when you can. Kay hears better than I do so she can talk. If you travel this way, please stop by. Love, K&G
Katherine and Gordon Baugh Baugh
December 17, 2019 | Newberg
Whitworth College was a much better place when Coach Spike was guiding us youngsters on the ball fields and sharing his artistic expertise and creativity in the studio/classrooms. He encouraged me to join the Pirates baseball family in the early 70's and forego traveling afar to Stanford or other schools. Those Whitworth experiences became profound for an only recent high school graduate. The growing Grosvenor family were a joy to know, as well, and my young wife was thrilled to babysit the...
Mark Henderson
October 11, 2019 | Liberty Lake, WA | Student
Though I was unaware of his passing, my memories of Spike came to me tuesday night this week. I shared with a colleague at the local Spokane "Scripts and Scribes" calligraphers meeting, that I took Spike's calligraphy class at Whitworth. I shared what I will share here, that Spike was not afraid to hold a standard and expect adult behavior and professionalism from students-or anyone. I miss and appreciate him so much now. During that time in my life, he was a witness to me, and I...
andrea tuinstra
October 10, 2019 | Spokane, WA
Spike was my Whitworth soccer coach '84-85 and I took two leaded glass classes from him.
Excellent man. Talented Artist. Great sense of humor. One of my favorite professors, awesome teacher and mentor.
I remember him fondly every time I look at one of my "stained" glass panels
Peace & comfort to the family.
Phil Maulding
October 10, 2019 | Lynnwood, WA
Spike, I remember being on the faculty with you at 'Issy' and getting to know your family. Rest in God's arms.
Ken Ruud
October 09, 2019 | Bellevue, WA
Thanks to my first baseball coach who gave me a love of the game and was a big influence in my young life. Still remember the First American Title and CSC teams. Thank you and Rest in Peace.
Tom Schoesler
October 09, 2019 | Colbert, WA
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
October 09, 2019 | WA