Harold (Red) Norman Grovom, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend and master to Cali and Chico (loved dogs), passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, December 12, 2010. He had just declared that evening how he was feeling great and working out and walking 2 miles a day.
Harold was born May 30, 1934 in Homestead, Montana to Walter and Lola (Brenden) Grovom. He married his childhood sweetheart Bernie Krogedal October 2, 1954 in Miles City.
As a determined hard worker, Harold started a construction company with a close friend and did anything anyone needed from Williston to Sidney to Helena. At the same time, he engaged in his second love, flying. He received his pilot’s license and helped build a light airplane and pursued his love of flying much to the delight of four small daredevils!
Harold and Bernie traveled the world and enjoyed visiting Troy and Rachel at Flathead and Laureen and Paul at the North Carolina coast yearly. He was blessed to have Steve and Joni, Jeff and his children and Ronnie and Susan from Helena visiting daily.
Harold was preceded by his parents, Walter and Lola (Brenden) Grovom; sisters, Shirley Shumake, Winifred Long and Jean Glover.
Harold is survived by his wife, Bernie; children, Laureen (Paul) Dordal of Fayetteville, NC, Steve (Joni) Grovom, Jeff Grovom all of Helena and Troy (Rachel) Grovom of Polson; brother, Ronnie (Susan) Grovom of Helena; grandchildren, Nathan (Kallee), Lindsey and Salliann (Matthew). Harold is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Sharon Krogedal and Linda Lien; brother-in-law, Gordon Krogedal and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 17th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A reception celebrating his life will be at Fox Ridge Golf Course immediately following the memorial service. Memorials in Harold’s name are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society P.O. Box 4455 Helena, Montana 59604. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Ab & Elma Davidson says
Our condolences. Sorry to heard of Harold passing.
Alan & Linda Peterson says
We are so sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. We know he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan & Linda
Alan Chamberlain says
Dear Grovom
It is with regret I noticed the passing of Harold this morning.
I always loved hanging with your family when Lorraine I were going out. I can only imagine she’s as pretty now as then.
I have fond memories of going to Boulder you guys guys and “crazy George”. (smile)
My hearts with you.
I live in Seattle above the Space Needle so if any of you come to Seattle…. we’ve got an extra bed or two and would love to show you around!
Respectfully
Alan Chamberlain
racegator@gmail.com
206-276-4490 Cell
Andrea Phillips Meissner says
Thinking of you Bernie, Troy, Laureen and the whole family. Harold was a wonderful man.
Archie & Bev Johnson says
Bernie & Family,
We are so saddened by your loss. We always loved to visit with you and Harold.
Bonnie Miller says
Dear Troy, Bernie and family, My thoughts are with you.
Butch Huizinga-Minnesota Butch says
I will always remember the good times at Lakeside.Thank you Harold for giving me the opportunity to get to know you and your family.
Charlie & Pam Brown says
Dear Steve & Joni,
We were so sorry to hear about your Father.
Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your Family at this time. Harold was such a nice gentleman and he will be greatly missed.
May God Bless You,
Pam & Charlie Brown
Helena, MT
Connie Berg Cutle says
Bernie and family
So sorry to hear about Harold. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Stacy Wirtz says
Grovom Family – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Harold. I remember him as being a very friendly and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Dana McDonald says
Harold was my dad’s best friend, and was like a second dad to me. He and Bernie have always been good to me, and I am saddened by the loss of such a good man. My heart goes out to his family, all of who are extremely dear to me. Something I’ll never forget is when Harold and Bernie called me to see how I was doing, upon learning of an ailment I had been diagnosed with. Harold truly cared for all those around him, he’ll surely be missed.
My dad has his best friend with him now, and they are both watching over all of us…between games of 8-ball on a billiard table made of gold…
Garth Scott says
Grovom Family, I am so sorry about your loss of your father. He was so patient and funny. It was great to get to know him when we lived in “Grovom” Apartments. He put with my loud music, steady flow of teen-agers, and interesting family times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. He will be missed. Garth
Gene Heck says
Sorry to hear the passing of Harold. You two were great friends of my parents. I recall the summer we came to stay with you guys and going out to the lake. It’s always hard to lose the people that are close to us. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Gene Heck
Jay Philips says
I am so sorry for your loss. You never saw Harold without Bernie. What a wonderful man and family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jeannie Pelletier says
Bernie, Laureen, Steve, Jeff, Troy and family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Harold was such a wonderful man. Always the life of the party and loved to be out at the lake. He will be greatly missed. I love you guys! If you need anything, please let me know.
John & Lue Balkema says
Bernie & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Harolds passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. So many good times in the past.
John and Jeanne Harbison says
Laureen and Paul,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
John and Jeanne
John and Sherry Dillon says
To a very special friend and family. I’ve knowen Harold almost half of my life not including the family. A guy who loved horse racing,fishing,hunting,and many other activities. I know as time goes on the hurt will subside,but try to remember the good times and Im sure Harold is probably up having a toast with my dad right now and listing to him play music as they watch down on us. All of our best wishes go out to u and family. John
Kelly and Connie Jerome says
Bernie, Jeff, Nathan, Kallee, Lindsey, Salliann, Matthew and extended family… May God hold you all close to his heart during this difficult time. We are praying for you all. May you find comfort in remembering the “good times” With our love, Connie and Kelly
Larry & Linda Krogedal says
Bernie & family:
We were so saddened by the passing of Harold, and just wanted to share with you in your loss. We so enjoyed the few times we were able to visit with you, and always looked forward to the times we could share. His dropping by to see us on his short trips were special.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee Graham says
Mrs. Grovom,
I was deeply saddened to see the announcement of Mr. Grovom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lee Graham
Leonard, Annette & Family says
Bernie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Harold’passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Harold was such a wonderful man, he will be missed deeply.
Les & Loye Krogedal says
Nuel & Fran McCauley says
Laureen & Family,
Deepest sympathies to you here on earth, but praises to your Father as he goes to meet those awaiting him.
Pedersen familyG says
Jeff and I were so sorry to learn that Harold passed away. We know the saddness of losing a loved one. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
jeff and Daine
Rachel and Jason Bright says
We are so very sorry for your recent loss. Cherish your many memories of Harold as they will keep his spirit alive forever!
Love, Rachel and Jason Bright
Randy and Lisa Routzahn says
We are saddened by the lose of Hal. He was such a great guy. I strive to have a realtionship with my son as he did with his. He was a great father and I can still see that huge Mischievous smile of his. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless
Rich and Susan Rose says
Dear ones, our hearts are heavy for you.
It is at times like this we find ourselves at a loss for words that may bring comfort to a grieving soul. Perhaps this is why our Lord gave us His Holy Book that contains so many promises that we can claim for our own and know that He is near and He is in charge and if we love and trust Him, we can live with Him forever and be surrounded by His perfect love.
Our prayer is for His comforting hands to envelope you and your family during this trying time. May His love bring you peace and the knowledge that we will all be together again one day, give you calm and reassurance that His ways are true.
All our best to you and your family.
Ron Iverson says
Bernie and family. I am supposed to know what to say at times like this, but I never do. I do know we have lost a wonderful man. Whenever I talked to Harold he always had a genuine smile on his face, and always had the time to chat a little bit and we always got up to date on each others’ lives. He was a mild-mannered man which fit him so well. Count my sympathies among the many who will feel the same way. Ron
Sandi & Dan Benson says
A kind and caring individual is what comes to mind when I think of Harold. We had many good times together over a game of pool. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the days ahead bring you peace and understanding.
Sandy Benson says
Aunt Bernie, Laureen,Steve, Jeff, and Troy, I love you all and share in your loss. Uncle Harold was a very special man and will be missed by so many. I am lifting you all up in prayer for GOD to give each of you peace and comfort.
Shauna & Doug Murray says
I was so sorry to hear. I always loved to visit Harold and Bernie during my visits home. My second set of parents. I will miss Harold so much. My thoughts and prayers with you all. Love Always Shauna
Tom and Karen rasmussen says
Dear Bernie and family,
Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
What a testimony that overflowing crowd at the funeral was to how Harold and your family have touched the lives of so many people. Harold truly was “bigger than life” in so many ways.
Bernie, I want to tell you how important you have been to me through your long and faithful service to our optometric office through those many years. You were an invaluable and irreplaceable employee.
Unfortunately there is no shortcut to working through the grief we feel at the loss of a loved one. It is our prayer that you will receive from God peace and comfort in these weeks and months ahead.
We will be holding you up in prayer.
All our love,
Tom and Karene
Troy Moore says
Another wonderful soul left this world to be with the Lord. I can only imagine the wonderful things Harold will create in Heaven. My thoughts, and prayers to the Grovom family.