Howard J. GROVES

GROVES, GUTHRIE, THOMPSON, GATENS

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 4/5/2008 at 23:21:17

April 6, 2008
Fort Dodge Messenger

EAGLE GROVE — Howard J. Groves, the son of Carl and Eva (Guthrie) Groves was born April 27, 1916 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He attended Head Grove Country School and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1934.

Howard was united in marriage to Iris Thompson on November 26, 1942 in Clarion Iowa. They lived and farmed south of Clarion in Wright County, Iowa until retiring from farming in 1977. Howard continued to live on the farm, later moving to Eagle Grove. He enjoyed his time with a coffee group at Twiins Shop in Eagle Grove.

Howard died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Rotary Ann Retirement Home at the age of 91 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Iris; brothers, Harry and Max and sister, Doris Groves.

Howard is survived by his sons, Kyle Groves of Lewisville, Texas and Greg Groves of Garden Grove, California; his daughter, Cindy Gatens and husband Paul of Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kinsey Groves, Brendan Gatens and Brett Gatens; sister-in-law, Gladys Groves, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Eagle Grove with Pastor James Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Webster City.