Thomas W. ’Tom’ Grover

Tom W. Grover, age 40, of rural Glyndon, MN, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in rural Clay County. Thomas William Grover was born on August 29, 1967 to Otto and Katherine Crawford Grover in Fargo, ND. He grew up and attended school in Glyndon, graduating from Glyndon High School in 1986. After graduating, he farmed on the family farm, Grover Farms, for a few years before attending Wahpeton School of Science for two years for agriculture. Later Tom also received a degree in Massage Therapy and became a certified EMT. Tom was an outstanding father who dearly loved his girls with all his heart. He could find beauty in everything and knew how to live life to the fullest. He enjoyed nature and gardening, playing guitar and singing, hunting and fishing, riding motorcycle and reading. Tom had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help others. He was nurturing, kind-hearted, humble, faithful and loving. As much as he was a wonderful father, Tom was also an exceptional brother, son and friend to many. Blessed be the memory of Tom, he will be missed so dearly. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Grover of Moorhead, MN; two daughters, Samantha and Jayde Grover of Glyndon, MN and their mother, Pam Grover of Fargo, ND; three sisters, Lisa Pemelton of Glyndon, MN, Kristine Curt Lynde of Glyndon, MN and Jennifer Jason Grover of West Fargo, ND; four nieces, Katie and Hannah Pemelton, Jill Dusty Cegla and Melissa Lynde; two nephews, Garrett Pemelton and Trevor Lynde; one great-nephew, Broden Cegla; grandmother, Luella Grover and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Otto Grover. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to MeritCare – Roger Maris Cancer Center, 820 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 or to the Thomas W. Grover Memorial Fund at State Bank & Trust, Moorhead, MN.