Chad Grove
July 19, 2021
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Chad Grove, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 19, 2021.
Chad was born June 9, 1980 in Des Moines. He worked at Olive Garden Restaurant and was referred to as the “Best Server in the Midwest”. Due in part to his generosity with wine samples and mints. Chad enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, skateboarding and reading. He loved hanging out with his family and friends. Chad will be remembered for always being there, helping anyone at any time he was needed.
Chad is survived by his mother, Nadine Grove; siblings, Lee Ann (Darvie) Frazier and Jett (Jacki) Grove; nephews, Ryan (Janelle) Baker and Tucker (Sarah) Baker; niece, Jenna (Logan) Rood; special nephew, Jett, Jr.; numerous other nieces and nephews; and lots of close friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Larry Lynch and his grandparents, Bill and Doris Thacker.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Croatian Fraternal Slavic Center, 6575 Indianola Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Chad.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jean Davis
08/26/2021
To Nadine and Chad's family, I am so sorry you are having to endure this. Chad clearly had a mission in life, and it was to be there for others and bring them happiness. I know his generosity and kindness made you proud. He was truly one in a zillion. Thinking of you with love. Jean
Donna Bacus Mathews
08/07/2021
Thinking of you Nadine and your entire family.
Julie Johnson
07/22/2021
I saw this on a friends page. I thought he looked familiar, so I read it. I and my parents lived across the street from your family at Regency Manor. I haven't seen him since we moved in 1988 but his smile is still exactly the same. He was always just a nice, sweet kid. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jane Good
07/21/2021
Im not sure how to do this, or where to start, or where Ill end up. Chad would have been the person I called about it. Whenever either of us was lost, wed gravitate towards each other for solid ground. We used to play Wish You Were Here for each other, even when we were actually together. Wed drive around and listen to the Black Keys, and Id send him copies when new albums came out. Ive lived in Kansas City for 23 years now, but it never put a hindrance on our relationship. He would come for a weekend, and stay a month. I never really thought about the fact that I didnt know very many of his friends, or that he didnt know many of mine. It wasnt some big secret. I think it was more a matter of it being a unique friendship in both of our lives. He used to take me to whatever restaurant he was working at and made me try his favorite foods. Sometimes he took me out after a shift to meet his coworkers. He called me once to tell me hed faked his death, but not to tell anyone. He didnt want me to worry. I never thought it was very funny, but that was his sense of humor. I cant help initially thinking he just didnt call me this time. I know thats crazy, but no crazier than the real possibility that he isnt here anymore. He told me once that he was sorry because Id always been a better friend to him than he was to me. I never felt that way. I watched him give all of himself to everyone around him. I felt that he needed someone to love him extra hard, without asking something in return. We never ended a phone call, or a meeting without saying I love you. I never wanted him to doubt it. I dont think he did, but I still feel like I need to tell him a thousand more times.
Sara Stober
07/21/2021
This is something I never thought I would be writing. My heart is so heavy, I keep praying this isn't true. I'm forever thankful for the year's I was able to spend with your family during Holidays, Birthdays, and just simple family get together's. Chad you were my first love. What a Rollercoaster of memories we had to say least. However, one thing is certain I gained some pretty awesome lifetime friends because of you. Amanda, Joe, Heather, Ricky, Zach etc.
Nadine I'm so very sorry no parent should ever have to face such heartache.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this very difficult time.
MELODY MOWERY
07/21/2021
My deepest sympathy's to you and your family. Chad will be greatly missed by me and my family. He was like another son to me. I hope Chad and my son Josh find each other and watch over both our families.