Paul S. Grove, Sr.
February 27, 2013
Paul S. Grove, Sr., 73, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born March 6, 1939, in Des Moines to Richard and Thelma Grove.
Paul owned and operated Best Way Termite and Pest Control for 35 years. He enjoyed gambling, playing cards and fishing. Paul was a true life clown, always joking around and having a smile on his face. He never knew a stranger, and was someone his friends and family could always count on. He loved to roam the country in his RV. Paul lived in both Arizona and Iowa so he could spend time with all his family in both states. He loved God and his church family at Fountain Hills Baptist Church.
Paul is survived by his daughters, Denice Grove and Brenda (Rondell) Hendrickson; sisters, Mynita Rubel and Effie Gross; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; and his dog, “Blaze”. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Rita; his son, Paul, Jr.; and his brothers, Richard, Jr. and John.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
A reception will follow burial at the Boline-Manfredi VFW Post 9662, 1309 NE 66th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Paul.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mynita Boll
03/04/2013
May God comfort and keep family and friends in the days, weeks, and months that follow.
My only regret is that I skipped my last chance to play cards with Uncle Paul in order to pack. However, I have learned something from him even now. Yes, I needed to pack, but next time I can split the time and play a little too. Family time is just as important as getting your work done. Thank you, Uncle Paul. I love you and miss you.
Rick Groves
03/02/2013
My role model for being a father,and family man.
Margaret (Bill) McCauley
03/02/2013
Paul was a great friend of my husband, Bill. I lost Bill August 10th, 2011, Paul called me a few days back and I was not home and he left a message. I called him at a number I had for him and left a message that I returned his call but I never heard back from him. I figured he was visiting from Arizona. He never mentioned he was sick or anything. I am so sorry I missed his call. He was a very nice friend. God Bless His Family -always remember the good times you had with him.
Donna Bougher
03/01/2013
I will always cherish my childhood memories of the many sleepovers I spent at his home. I was greatly blessed as a niece to have such wonderful uncles in my life!
patty mcconnell
03/01/2013
i love pual like my own dad so he be miss dearel