Celebrating the life of Rose Marie Groover

This site is a tribute to Rose Marie Groover who was born in Silver City, New Mexico on July 05, 1943. She is loved much and will always be remembered.

Rose Marie Groover, passed away at 7:00 PM, Friday, March 31, 2017, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. She was born to Elmer and Vita Kline. She married Jerry Clayton Groover on August 11, 1963, and they held hands 53 years. 

Rose Marie is survived by her life long love Jerry, her brother Leroy(Sylvia) Kline of Salem; one son, Matthew(Heather) Groover of Coeur d' Alene; one daughter, Sharla Lanphear of Eagle; and four grandchildren Bryson & Hallie Lanphear and Caleb & Megan Groover.

Rose Marie was a resident of Boise since 1963, where she lived since leaving her childhood home in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 20. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1961, and spent the rest of her years serving God, her family and friends.

God, family and friends were Rose Marie’s passion and delight. Rose Marie attended the Church of Christ with her family. She grew up spending summers and vacations with her brother, Leroy. When she moved to Boise, she and Jerry attended the Church of Christ from 1963-2002. She loved to cook, host and entertain for their many friends at Eldarodo Church of Christ. Rose Marie frequently held gatherings in her home for wedding showers, baby showers, pinochle parties, women's ministry, BSF, and various birthdays. She loved teaching and spent a lot of her spare time mentoring in Sunday School and in youth groups. From 2003-2013 Rose Marie and Jerry served Eagle Christian Church until moving to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho in January of 2014.

For several years Rose Marie traveled, and she enjoyed her time with her husband wandering 6 of the 7 continents.  They also visited several lifelong friends during their travels. Rose Marie loved music and played violin for a short time.  She continued her love of music throughout her life, and found great solace in musics ability to uplift and bring peace during
her passing.

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I always remember going over to "Nana and Papa's" house with my sister when I was young. We would always adore their movie cabinet, I would play with their toy cars, and we would both take turns on their exercise bike and pedal as fast as we could. Despite these being my only memories of her with a memory, I enjoyed them and I still remember them to this day. In conclusion, my advice to you is enjoy what you had rather than mourning what you lacked. Caleb
Jerry
27th April 2017
Nana was the most genuine, nicest person you could ever meet. Whenever I saw her it would put an immediate smile on my face she would always hug me very tight and call me Bear Bear. I love how every Sunday when we go to church and then go to lunch a late lunch afterwards. There are no words to describe how much I will miss her and her hugs. She was such a beautiful woman inside and out, she's in a better place now with our Father in Heaven. I love you so much Nana.
Jerry
27th April 2017
Mom, Nana, friend. I could not have asked for a better example. I treasure so many years of happiness and I am honored to be called your daughter. You taught me how to cook how to love and how to be a mom. I am forever grateful for you and dad's true example of what a marriage should be. Your love for the Lord was amazing. Your love for your husband, your children, and your grandchildren, shine. Thank you for just being beautiful you. I love you mom. Until we see each other again.
Jerry
27th April 2017
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