OBITUARY
Robert Grooters
January 13, 1931 – January 17, 2021
Robert Grooters went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 66 years, Barbara; Children Dale (Michele) Grooters, Dawn (Randy) Smits, Darl Grooters (Rick Strauman); grandchildren Laura Smits, John (Kelsey) Smits, Drew (Jaylynn) Grooters, Lauren Grooters; three great-grandchildren Teddy, Emma, and Abe Smits; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bob was a devoted Christian who always put God first. He gave his life to the church and its service, always willing to help others and put their needs before his. He served as an Elder at Trinity CRC and later he and Barb enjoyed worshipping at Baldwin CRC. He was the founder of West Michigan Floral and later in life did maintenance on apartment buildings. With his great smile and charming personality, he was always the perfect gentleman. He enjoyed traveling, boating on Lake Michigan, fishing, golfing, and spending time in his yard gardening and tending to his flowers. Most of all, he enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Due to the current health crisis, a memorial service will be planned for a later date this spring. In honor of Bob, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Prison Ministries. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
DONATIONS
- Crossroads Prison Ministries
Services
No public services are scheduled at this time. Receive a notification when services are updated.
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYTom , Brenda & Familt Marquardt
February 28, 2021
Dear Barb & family,
Appreciate the many laughs we shared with you and Bob at the Marina, and he was always there to lend a helping hand. Getting to know all your children and grandchildren sure was a treat. We’ll miss him and his memory will live on.
Love,
Tom & Brenda
D Dock
Mary Ann (Van Haitsma) Connell
January 29, 2021
My most memorable childhood memories are of Uncle Bob taking me on his Michigan route of flower shops. He was always laughing and teasing me about my flaming red hair! When the coffee percolator started on a Sunday afternoon, I knew Uncle Bob and Aunt Barb were coming for a visit...and great times were had by all.
Uncle Bob...you are with the Lord now. Such peace in knowing that.
Sandy Palmer-Berry
January 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire Grooters family.
My parents, Stu and Joyce Palmer the owners of Plainfield Floral always said that if it hadn't been for Bob, they never would have survived the first few years of their new flower shop business.
I remember meeting Bob when I was just a young girl of about 5 or 6 at West Michigan Floral which was down the street from our flower shop. I have many fond memories of him as I grew up, with his big smile and kind heart .
May he rest in peace and may you keep him close in your hearts.
With deepest sympathy,
Sandy Palmer-Berry
Micki Hopkins
January 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Barb and family. Bob was always such a kind and gentle man. He and Pres had many enjoyable times together talking flowers
God hold you close
Wanda Isenga
January 24, 2021
Dale, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
My prayers are with you and your family.
In sympathy, Wanda.
jerry king
January 24, 2021
greatest sympathy to u all in your loss .
the king family
Anne Dekker Hamming
January 23, 2021
So many memories of dads years at West Michigan Floral. He loved his job and loved working for Bob. Our sympathy to your family.
Kim Beringer
January 22, 2021
We truly enjoyed seeing you & Barb in Florida. Your smile & laugh was infectious. Thank you for the time we shared together.
Kathy VanZandbergen
January 22, 2021
Dear Barb, Dale, Dawn and Daryl and families,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you all. Prayers that you all will experience the love, peace and comfort in your loss of a dear husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather. I remember your dad as someone who loved life and always had a smile. We share memories of get togethers as families as we grew up. We had 4th of July breakfast picnics at Hagar Park and your dad had the camp stove going with bacon and eggs! And all the years we went to L Da Ru lodge on Spider lake. All the fun we had as families on vacation. We also had lots of activities and Sunday worship together at Trinity. Our folks would get together at each other’s houses for steak dinners and I remember not being able to get to sleep because they made a lot of noise having fun together. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Shirley Barclay
January 19, 2021
Barb,
Thinking of you and praying for you. You have my sympathy.
Shirley Barclay
Ray and Linda Lanning
January 19, 2021
Dear Barb and family,
We want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for you! We have such happy and good memories of Bob and are thankful to have known him!