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Shirley Grove Obituary

WINDSOR Shirley M. "Shirk" (Grove) Grove, 74, entered into rest after a brief illness at 3 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Dallastown Nursing Center. She was the wife of Glenn M. Grove, who entered into rest November 3, 1998. She was born in Red Lion, on November 18, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Almeda (Fregm) Grove. Mrs. Grove was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Heidi J. Keller of Windsor and husband, Kent, with whom Shirley lived; two grandchildren, Dalton and Cameron Keller, both of Windsor; two sisters, Faye Robinson of Red Lion and Esther Robinson of Hustontown; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ken Grove and Donald Grove; and one sister, Erma "Sal" Arnold. There will be no viewing. Family and friends are invited to a visitation to extend their condolences on Wednesday, March 2, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Deacon Neil A. Crispo officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove (East End) Cemetery. Contributions may be offered to York VNA Hospice, 504 S. George St., York, PA 17403. Shirley, also known as Shirk, was a wonderful mother and grandmother who doted over her grandchildren and loved spending time with her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed gardening immensely. Memorial condolences can be made at www.BurgFuneralHome.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Feb. 28, 2011.

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March 6, 2011

My prayers are with your family. I remember how I always thought Shirk was so beautiful when I was a child. She was beautiful inside and out and I know she will greatly missed. God bless you all!

March 1, 2011

Heidi, honey: I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Although I haven't seen her in a while, I will remember her fondly. She was always very nice to me as a child. And she certainly raised a wonderful daughter. Deedee

jim arnold

February 28, 2011

heidi and family
sorry to here of the passing of your
mother ,she was wonderful aunt and glenn was a great uncle. he took me a ride on his harley one time and i am the only one in my family to ride harley davidsons. i guess i take after him. so take care ,linda arnolds brother from florida
love jim & sylvia arnold

Julie Wolf

February 28, 2011

Heidi and family,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve. Thinking of you!

April Antico

February 28, 2011

I know our time to get to know you and your mom was quite short, but I hope the lifetime of memories she made with you are what make this sad time more bearable. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you, Heidi, your husband, and sons as you pay tribute to your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sincerely, April L. Antico, RN of Dallastown Nursing Center.

Chastity Bodkin

February 28, 2011

Heidi, Ken and Boys,

Our hearts go out to us guys. She will surely be missed greatly. She is up with Uncle Glenn and now you have 2 angels looking down on you all. We love you all very much.

Tom and Chastity (Smeltzer) Bodkin Jr.

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