My Dad

moosehunter · June 04, 2013, 07:44:40 AM

My Dad passed away Saturday. I miss him already.
Thank you ellmoe for your help getting Dad some steps for his camper in Florida last winter. I could not get there to build them and he did not fall again with his new steps.

Grover, Dale Sherman

Newfield: Dale Sherman Grover, 78, of Newfield, NY, passed away peacefully at Hospicare of Ithaca, with his family by his side. Dale was born May 23, 1935 in Sayre, PA to the late Ruth and Sherman Grover. He was predeceased by his mother, Ruth; father, Sherman; stepfather, Arthur Eastham; and his two brothers, Bradley and Buckley Grover; and his traveling companion, Sandy Boyce. Dale is survived by his loving companion, Laura Finlay of Massachusetts; sister, Bonnie Northrup of Nevada; daughter, Kim Grover (Adam Slate) of Charlottesville, VA; son, Michael Grover (Sandy) of Newfield NY; stepson, David Cook of Elmira NY; and five grandchildren. Dale graduated from Van Etten High School in 1952. He enlisted in the US Navy two years later and was stationed on the USS Tringa Submarine Rescue Ship. Dale served 21 years as an officer in the Ithaca Police Department and then 8 years driving charter bus for Swarthout and Ferris in Ithaca. In both police work and bus driving, Dale took great pleasure in making friends with the people he met. Dale was involved in many organizations, including the Elks, Moose, Masons, and Eastern Star. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, and was a big fan of college and pro football. He was an avid traveler and spent much his retirement seeing the country. Dale's sense of humor, love, big hugs, and generosity of spirit will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Newfield, NY with calling hours from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and memorial service at 12:00. Committal to be held at 3:00 p.m. at Greensprings Natural Cemetery on Irish Hill Road, Newfield, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made in Dale's honor to Hospicare, 172 King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Arrangements are by the Bangs Funeral Home.

Bibbyman · June 04, 2013, 08:07:26 AM

Condolences on your loss.

Raider Bill · June 04, 2013, 08:21:34 AM

Sorry for your loss. Losing your Father is tough.

Magicman · June 04, 2013, 08:31:47 AM

I offer my Condolences to you and your family during this sad time.

drobertson · June 04, 2013, 08:46:55 AM

Dear moosehunter, sorry for your loss, your father sounded like he was a good man and friend, ours thoughts and prayers go out to your family, david

Chuck White · June 04, 2013, 08:49:10 AM

My condolences to you and your family Moosehunter!

Chris Burchfield · June 04, 2013, 09:08:44 AM

I'm sorry Moosehunter, kneemail just went up for you and your family. Lost my dad in 1998 after a 9 month battle with cancer. I still miss him but, I talk to him at times. I tell him to tell everyone else up there I said hi!

clww · June 04, 2013, 09:12:51 AM

I am very saddened t learn of your Father's passing. Our prayers are with your family.

justallan1 · June 04, 2013, 09:29:43 AM

I am very sorry for your loss, Moosehunter.

Jim_Rogers · June 04, 2013, 09:35:32 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Jeff · June 04, 2013, 09:38:59 AM

Sorry to hear this Mike.

sawguy21 · June 04, 2013, 09:47:41 AM

My thoughts are with you.

moosehunter · June 04, 2013, 10:30:58 AM

Thanks to all.
When Dad was getting ready to go to Hospicare , his biggest concern was that no one would come see him. The nurses told me after he was gone that they had not had a resident that they could remember get more visitors than Dad did.
He did not know the term "stranger", they were just friends that he had not met yet.

Roger2561 · June 04, 2013, 10:45:35 AM

Prayers and condolences for you and your family.

Roger

beenthere · June 04, 2013, 11:47:12 AM

May he rest in peace.

Still miss my Dad, and it has been 10 years since his passing. Still think about picking up the phone on Sunday afternoons to give him a call and talk a bit. He never was one to talk more than a few words.

Enjoy the memories.

Texas Ranger · June 04, 2013, 11:56:28 AM

Condolences, my dad passed in 1976, I still miss him, but think more of him as he was, not as he is.

Ernie · June 04, 2013, 03:12:32 PM

Sorry for your loss

mesquite buckeye · June 04, 2013, 03:32:36 PM

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great guy and a great dad. :'(

york · June 04, 2013, 05:11:22 PM

Mike,i am sorry for your loss.....

Albert

WmFritz · June 04, 2013, 06:11:34 PM

I'm sorry too for the loss of your father.
Thanks for posting his obit. It was very well written, thoughtful and gave us a glimpse at the good man that he was. God bless him.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · June 04, 2013, 06:13:14 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

ely · June 04, 2013, 06:52:59 PM

sad news for sure, after reading the posting im sad too....for not being able to know your dad. great guy indeed. prayers to your family.

Roxie · June 04, 2013, 07:40:53 PM

A Dad is a hard one to lose. You have my sincere sympathy.

customsawyer · June 04, 2013, 07:43:24 PM

So sorry for your loss.

WDH · June 04, 2013, 08:46:16 PM

Very sorry to hear this news. It is very rough losing your Dad.

PC-Urban-Sawyer · June 04, 2013, 09:19:58 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord grant you and your family the strengh to get through this hard time.

Sounds like the world lost another great man.

Herb

Corley5 · June 04, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Sorry for your loss :(

Woodhauler · June 04, 2013, 09:30:22 PM

Its a hard thing to go through, my prayers are with you.

r.man · June 04, 2013, 09:50:53 PM

Memories are the answer Mike, our ancestors live on through us.

ellmoe · June 04, 2013, 09:51:58 PM

Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to be able to help you and your Dad out. I regret that I didn't get to meet your Dad, but my guys really liked him. Danny said, "that's a Big man, but he was really nice." My Dad is 82. I dread the day.
My prayers are with you.
Mark

Warbird · June 04, 2013, 11:41:38 PM

Praying for you and your family. *hug*

coxy · June 05, 2013, 07:05:19 PM

sorry for your loss :(

Riggs · June 05, 2013, 07:57:11 PM

Sorry to hear, thoughts and prayers for you and the family.

moosehunter · June 06, 2013, 07:38:43 AM

When it rains,.......

Dad had a companion that he had met 18 months ago. Laura helped him non-stop through all of the treatments and trips to Dr.s offices, kept him fed and kept him happy. She came to NY with him instead of going home to Mass. to be with her family.
Her daughter drove here Tuesday to be with her mom during the service and then drive her home. My wife met with the daughter to show her how to get to Dad's place. My wife and Laura's daughter found her dead on the floor. She must of had a stroke, aneurism or major heart attack because she made no attempt to break her fall or move after her fall. She did not suffer.
She was a very special lady. :'( :'(

doctorb · June 06, 2013, 07:42:55 AM

Mike, I am so sorry for you and all concerned.

thecfarm · June 06, 2013, 07:56:00 AM

Almost sounds like Laura was a special Angel sent to help him and was no longer needed. :(
Sorry to hear of your loss of 2 special people in your life. You will be in my thoughts.

Magicman · June 06, 2013, 07:58:20 AM

I am so sorry Mike. Laura Finlay must have been a very special lady and surely she and your Dad gained strength from each other. Sometimes things happen that we do not understand, but then when we really pause and think about it, the answer is very clear.

I offer my sincerest Condolences to these two families that were joined by those two special people.

petefrom bearswamp · June 06, 2013, 08:17:50 AM

Sorry for your loss Mike.
Was good to chat with you the othe rday.
Pete

fat olde elf · June 06, 2013, 05:33:52 PM

Sorry for your loss. Lost my father 35 years ago and think about him every day. God bless..........

lowpolyjoe · June 06, 2013, 05:35:19 PM

Very sorry to hear it.

timberlinetree · June 07, 2013, 05:35:28 AM

Sorry about your dad. Thoughts and pray's for you and your family.

woody329 · June 07, 2013, 02:45:11 PM

Very sorry for your loss, I know how you feel, I lost my father about 7 years ago, I think about him everyday.

Chuck White · June 07, 2013, 04:10:05 PM

Wow Mike, this news is unreal.

Double condolences sent!

Really sorry for your double loss! :'(

MAI · June 10, 2013, 09:20:24 AM

Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Laura's family during these difficult times. Your Dad's memory will live forever in you and everyone he knew.