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Robert Groth Obituary
Robert C. GROTH, MD 75, passed away March 27, 2005 in Normandy Park, WA. Dr. Groth was born September 28, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to John and Winifred Proffitt Groth. Robert was raised in Salina, Kansas. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University, University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical School. He graduated June 6, 1955. Dr. Groth joined the U.S. Army Medical Corp. He interned at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma and completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco where he met his wife, Dee. Robert attended Staff and Command School in San Antonio, Texas and served a three year tour of duty in Frankfurt, Germany. Robert returned to Madigan General Hospital as Chief of Ophthalmology and resigned in 1964 to pursue private practice at the Burien Eye Clinic for 40 wonderful years. Dr. Groth's interests include boating, skiing, flying fishing, traveling, and spending time with family. He was a member of the Seattle Yacht Club. Bob was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Delores; daughters, Denise Linrothe (Don), Janine Dellaporta (Steve); son, John Groth (Coby); five special grandchildren, Garrett, Chase and Katherine Linrothe, Connor and Parker Groth; brother, William Groth (Marcia) from Topeka, Kansas; brother-in-law, Harold Westman (Beverly) from Arcata, CA; four nephews and two nieces. A Memorial Service will be offered at St. Episcopal Church, 1005 S.W. 152nd Street, Burien, April 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. The family has requested that memorial gifts may be made to Highline Community Foundation (New Cancer Care Center), Parkinson's Foundation, Providence Hospice of Seattle, or Seattle Yacht Club Foundation. Arrangements by BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lucy Kempf
April 2, 2005
My daughters and I have known Dr. Groth since the summer of 1965. We will miss his wonderful eye care as well as his humor and sage advice.
Ted Taylor
March 31, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Groth's family and staff for their considerable loss. During my years of treatment by Dr. Groth, from about 1969 to 2004, I aways found him to be a fine doctor and a fine gentleman as well. You could always count on his sense of humor and sage advice. I recall his love of boating and other outdoor activities. We can be thankful that he was among us and we will miss him a lot!
Audrey Neumeister
March 31, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the staff of Dr's. office, all of whom will miss Dr. Groth very much.
I am also sure that there are patients, such as our family, (nearly 40 years) will miss the great care we received.
And---------- a fond memory for John: My husband, Bill, was your little league coach in the 70's. Do you remember the great fun of the Father/son game we had? I have pictures of the boys in uniform and the dads in suits -- all with big smiles! Is my memory correct? I think the sons won that game.
Barb Ridge
March 30, 2005
My husband Ted and I have both known Dr. Groth for 40+ years, as young children brought in by our parents, and we continued to see him for all our eye needs up until last fall, when he decided to sell his practice (this last time). It was bad enough knowing we would have to share the care of our eyes with others, let alone, to loose a fine man too soon into God's hands. What a great man he was. He always had time to talk as well as treat. We will fondly remember our talks with him about boating as we are fellow boaters and about skiing (I remember his broken leg). Our deepest sympathy to you his family. Ted and Barb (Flanders) Ridge
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