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for GERRY GROVENBURG
Jean Santopatre
July 3, 2010
Dear Gregg & Grovenburg family,
I hold you in my prayers during this heart-wrenching time. May the arms of Jesus enfold you with his love as Gerry smiles upon you from above.
Blessings~
Jean
Nicole Service
June 16, 2010
Mike-I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you and your family all the time and am praying for you often.
Cathy Ford
May 26, 2010
To the Grovenberg Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathies for your loss of Gerry. I've shopped at his store for 30+ years and like everyone else here in this guest book will remember him as a warm, kind and fun-loving person. Please know that he is with Jesus now.
Dick & Kathy Kasper
May 25, 2010
Dear Daryl and the Grovenburg family,
This is a terrible loss to a kind and generous family. Our hearts go out to you all.
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Clararene Glover
May 20, 2010
Michael,
Your father left a lasting legacy through his deeds and through you. You are a kind and wonderful person. I know your dad was proud of you as you are of him. Hold fast to all of the good memories and allow God to heal the hurt of it all. You and your mom are in my prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Bruce Bolander
May 20, 2010
To the Grovenburgs, Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Very sorry to hear this news.
Lisa Marquez Lionel Ramirez
May 19, 2010
My family and I have been Gerry's customers for well over 10 years... We always new before we walked into the store to give ourselves 10min. to our visit because he always had a lot to say. Very proud of his son's accomplishments, his wife's health and his loving dogs... We will always remeber him as good people. I cannot count on one hand how many people in this world who are genuine as he. May God Bless the family as they move forward and give them peace. He will be missed...
The Hill Family
May 19, 2010
Please express our condolences to the entire family in this time of need.
Chef Peter Castillo & Sons
May 18, 2010
I have been a friend and customer since Gerry opened and he never had a harsh word or thought towards anyone. A wealth of knowledge and insight.An incredible man and father. We will miss you.
Betsy North Delahunt
May 18, 2010
Mrs. Grovenburg, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student of yours at Visitation (class of 1980). I heard the name on the news and saw your interview. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love. You and your family are in my prayers.
Lynn Baxter
May 18, 2010
My sympathy on your loss. May God give you peace.
Kim Maddux
May 18, 2010
Our prayers are with your family. Gerry was always so generous and kind to everyone. He always had a smile on his face. He will deeply be missed.
Kim Maddux and Bill Fish
Fred & Clara Krentzel
May 18, 2010
Dear Grovenburg Family,
Please accept the condolences and sincere sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all the Grovenburg family.
Mette Cook
May 18, 2010
Please accept my condolences, I did not know your husband but my daughter in law had a business very close to him and knew him. She tells of a very nice man that will be so missed. Please find comfort in knowing how respected he was. May God be with you all.
Mette Cook
Sabrie Burns
May 18, 2010
Mary Ellen and Michael,
I want to express my condolences. Gerry was a great man. I know I was only a customer but Gerry always made everyone feel like family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joyce Laird
May 18, 2010
Mary Ellen and Michael,
We were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Gerry. I know we were only customers, but we have always felt closer than that. You always made time to visit with us and that made an impact on our lives. Gerry will be greatly missed by everyone in the community and especially by us. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce and Brian Laird
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
Margie Foley
May 17, 2010
Dear Mary Ellen,
I'm saddened by your loss. Gerry was so friendly, kind, admired and respected. You're in my thoughts at this painful time.
Margie Foley
Bob and Maria Smith
May 17, 2010
Grovenburg family,
Maria and I want to express our sincere condolences to the Grovenburg family.
Gerry and I have corresponded over 17 years researching and sharing our Grovenburg connections. Will miss his letters, e-mails and calls.
May the Lord Jesus guide you during this sorrowful time and forever.
May 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Gerry was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The Davis's and Fordhams will never forget him.
Deanna Pence
May 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr G's family. I lived across the street for over 20 years and would always come to the store. I enjoyed Gerry's warm personality and smiles. I remember his beloved pugs behind the counter with him each and every day. He was such a beautiful person and I am shocked and saddened by the news. A true gentleman has been taken from us.
Windell Middlebrooks Sr.
May 17, 2010
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
Faith Childress
May 17, 2010
Dear Michael--
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Faith Childress, Rockhurst University
May 17, 2010
Mary Ellen and Michael,
I have few words to say. Mr. G is one of the nicest people I have met.
I am in your store once or twice a week, and my husband is, also. Your family is so welcoming and friendly. I just can't say how much...I don't know what to say.
Our thoughts are with you.
Kimberly Rook-Young
Mark Young
Rick Pribyl
May 17, 2010
To Gerry's family
I have only run into Gerry once since we graduated from the Rock in 1966, but he was a very special, funny man. On that one time that we bumped into each other, we talked for fifteen minutes and from Gerry it was all about his family. I am so very sad about his passing and my prayers are now directed to you and the rest of the family.
John Massman
May 17, 2010
Fr. Gregg,
Sue and I, plus all of the members of the Massman Family, want to tell you we share the grief and sorrow in the death of your brother, Gerry. The horrible tragedy that struck is unbelievable, but reminds us, I guess, of how short life can be.
I have a commitment Tuesday with people to try and solve some long-term problems and unless the weather turns worse than it is, there's no way that I can see that I can be with you Tuesday.
You know have our prayers and sympathies and I know I speak for son, Jim, who will be in touch as well.
John & Sue Massman
Christine (SSA)
May 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Melancon, S. J.
May 17, 2010
The Jesuits and staff of the Fusz Pavilion for Senior Jesuits send condolences and prayers to Mary Ellen, Michael, Gregg, and the rest of the Grovenburg family.
Pat Bolander
May 17, 2010
Terry,Daryl,Gregg,&Duane...
Very sad to hear about Gerry. He was a good man. You are all in my prayers. I have nothing but fond memories growing up with all of you.
May 17, 2010
Dear Grovenburg family
I remember Gerry as one of the kindest men I have ever come in contact with. The Powell family will keep Gerry and you in our prayers daily.
John E Powell
Mark Henke
May 17, 2010
Dear Grovenburg Family, Daryl and Fr. Gregg,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are filled with sorrow but believe in the Risen Lord. Thank you for all that the Grovenburgs do for others.
Sincerely,
Mark and Abby Henke
Michelle Peterson
May 16, 2010
Dear Michael and Mary Ellen,
We were so saddened to hear the news and have all been thinking of you often. I wish there were a way to take away some of the pain but hope you know how many thoughts and prayers are with you both. He is free from the restraints of this world and undoubtedly with you always.
Michelle (Grant, Teresa and Kevin)
Jim Wardlaw
May 16, 2010
Grovenburg Family,
Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we are at the sudden loss of Gerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great person and I'm proud to be one his Wardlaw cousins
Bruce Kent
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenburg Family:
Gerry was on my delivery route for Glazer's. He was a Good Man, and fellow "Dittohead". May the Angel's welcome Gerry to Paradise, and may God rest his Soul.
Sincerly
Bruce Kent
Shawnee, Ks.
Crawford Sales Family
May 16, 2010
Mary Ellen and Michael,
We are all thinking of you during this hard time. The world lost a very good guy.
Mike Sharbel Family
May 16, 2010
To all the Grovenburg Family,
On behalf of the entire Sharbel Family we send our sincere condolences and prayers. Gerry was a great high school friend and we communicated many times over the years. I will cherish the memories of our last reunion and the dinner and conversations we shared. Our hearts reach out to you.
Bob & Elaine
May 16, 2010
Dear Mary Ellen and Michael,
Elaine and I are so sad about Gerry’s passing. We were just shocked to hear what happened. He certainly did not deserve to go to his creator in this manner. We will always remember his contagious smile and friendly personality. We will never forget the wonderful road trips he planned for the four of us to take over the years. And we will miss the dinners we shared and trying new restaurants. We will miss him so very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vince Guerra
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenburg Family, please accept my deep sympathy for the senseless loss of Gerry.
I was Gerry's classmate at Rockhurst and will always remember him as a calm and friendly person.
We were always close at school, literally, since in most classes we were seated alphabetically and he thus sat right behind me.
Sincerely,
Vince Guerra
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenburg Family, We were sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Gerry. He very kindly shared genealogy information with us. Although we did not know him personally, we are proud to say he was a relative of ours.
Lila I. and Virginia G. Shea
Father Luke Byrne S.J.
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenburg family
I want you to know that I am with you in thought and prayer as you deal with this tragic loss. I ask the Lord to strengthen each of you as only He can do. My prayers are with Gerry as he goes to accept the place prepared for him by a loving God. May you know the Lord's closeness at this terribly hard time.
Jed Ervin
May 16, 2010
Will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
-Jed Ervin
Class of '66
Gus and Terri Huseth
May 16, 2010
Michael,
We were long-time customers at your father's store and always appreciated his friendliness and helpfulness.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenburg family, I cannot express how shocked and saddened by Gerry's sudden passing. I'll always remember my childhood friend and neighbor with a smile and a kind heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paula A. Bolander (Richardson,Texas)
Jim Jeffries
May 16, 2010
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Gerry's death. You are in our prayers..Marcia and Jim Jeffries
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenberg's, I send my deepest sympathy. Know that you are in my prayers. You were all wonderful people to share life with those many years of growing up.
Your old neighbor, Kathy Bolander-Hunt
May 16, 2010
Duane, we are so very sad to hear of the loss of your brother. You and your family are in our prayers and have our very deepest sympathies. I have been trying for a long time to contact you but have not been able to. Think of you alot as a really good friend. We are deeply sorry for the loss of your brother.
Rich and Sharon Pressler
Steve & Teresa Rock
May 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Herb (H R) Taylor
May 16, 2010
To the Grovenburg family we share our condolences as you go through this time of difficulty, my wife and I cherish the memories of Gerry as we were long time customers but really we were more than that as we felt we were good friends. Gerry always had a smile and a warm welcome and to us he was a true gentleman as well as a good friend. We will miss him greatly but we all know he is in very good hands now and hopefully we will meet again one day.
Ed Deane
May 16, 2010
I was shocked at the news of the events at the Store.I bought many a beer there and some Girl Scout Cookies & the pups Gerry loved so much. You are all in My Prayers
May 16, 2010
Grovenberg Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I remember always being greeted with a friendly smile and his pug who always tried to peer over the counter. My thoughts are with you.
May 16, 2010
Grovenberg Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Always greeted with a smile,"hello how are you" and the stories he shared about his pugs and family.
Laura Speer
May 16, 2010
Dear Family,
I worked for Gerry when he had the Deli next to the liquor store and was so shocked and saddened to hear what happens. My husband, Bob and I want you to know you are in our prayers. Our hearts are saddened by your loss Gerry was a very well thought of man . Sincerely. Bob and Laura Speer
John Lillis
May 16, 2010
Dear Grovenberg Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I know a great brother to you all. I remamber him at many different Rockhurst functions thru out the years. You all will be in my prayers.
At times like this I like to recall the Irish blessing "May God hold him in the palm of his until you meet again..."
May 16, 2010
Duane,
So sorry to read of your brother's death. I shall remember him in my prayers.
Miss Luckett *your First rade teacher at St. Ann;s)
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