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Grover Lumbard Obituary
Goodyear - Grover Eugene Lumbard, age 89 of Goodyear, AZ, devoted father, grandfather (Grampa Groove), uncle, Groovy Grove to his many friends, and most beloved husband died June 7, 2018. He was born September 7, 1928 in Dawson, NM to Charles and Pearl Thornbury Lumbard.
Grover lived in the Seattle area from 1940 - 2004. He married his beloved wife Catherine Schumacher on Mar 29, 1980 in Seattle, WA. He and Cathy started their married life in Burien, WA.
Grover is survived by his beloved wife Cathy; sister, Darlene Weir Coshow(Jim); and his six beautiful children from first marriage to Jeannine, Steve Lumbard (Callene), Lola Lumbard Leen, Paula Lumbard (Susan Rennie), Dirk Lumbard (Anderson Ferrell), Doug Lumbard (Darlene), Jeanne Lumbard Federovitch (Eric); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren (1 just a week old) and 1 more on the way; his extended family, brother-in-law, Robert Schumacher (Erika); and his beautiful nieces, Patti Lumbard Totten (Paul), Cheryl Lumbard Johnson (Rick).
Grover is predeceased by his father, Charles; mother, Pearl Thornbury Lumbard; brothers, Norman, Charles ( "Buddy"), Warren Weir; and sister Pauline Lumbard. They are so excited to have him home.
A celebration of Grover's life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday July 7, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 W Pinchot Ave, Phoenix, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, Grover would like you to remember: Our Lady of Guadalupe (olgmonastery.com); Hospice of the Valley (hov.org). Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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June 4, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
June 18, 2018
Missed Grandpa Groove on Father's day this year.
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