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Virgil R. "Bud" Grogan

1925 - 2009

Virgil R. "Bud" Grogan obituary, 1925-2009

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1925

DIED

2009

Virgil Grogan Obituary

Virgil R. "Bud" Grogan 1925 - 2009 Virgil "Bud" Grogan, died on July 30, 2009, in Salem, Oregon. Born in Newbern, Tennessee October 22, 1925, Bud served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following a few years in the Postal Service, Bud was ordained into the Christian ministry. He served as a pastor in the Christian Church in IN, WA, Eastside Christian Church in Bakersfield, CA, and OR for over four decades. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Jane Baldwin Grogan, and is survived by six children, twelve grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Turner Christian Church, Turner, Oregon, on Saturday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are designated for Turner Retirement Homes. Condolences may be sent to Vanessa Horning, 7619 James Rd. S.W., Rochester, WA 98579.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Aug. 19, 2009.

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August 30, 2009

My husband and I attended the Christian Church of Hillsboro during Bud & Pat's ministry. I played the piano many times when Pat directed the music. Bud was a wonderful minister and we will miss him. He and Pat were a true blessing sent by God. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Velma & Hal Iversen

August 21, 2009

Vanessa & family,
I was a housemate of Virgil's & graduated from NCC with him in 1955.
We used to listen to his tape recordings of James Earl Ladd while housemates. (The Phoenix Inn sits on the property where we lived...1953-54.)
Bud was a loyal friend & I send love & prayers in his behalf.
David "Dave" Arnold

Colonel/Judy Thomas

August 17, 2009

Vanessa, our prayers are with you.

Edwina Swart

August 17, 2009

To know Bud and Pat Grogan was a true blessing. Their devotion to the church, family and friends will always be remembered and treasured.

Karen Freitag

August 16, 2009

I have many fond memories of Bud and his wonderful family while I was growing up in the St Johns area. He was a kind, compassionate man, and touched many lives along his path in life. My thoughts to his family. He is now truly at home.

Phil and Evelyn Carrier

August 16, 2009

Today, we lost a friend. Since many years ago,at St. Johns Church, when our paths first crossed, we have been richer because of knowing Bud and Pat. We share your sorrow as a wonderful friend moves on to his rest.

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