On Wednesday October 9th, 2019, Carol Marie Grover, loving mother of 2, grandmother of 3, sister of 8, and friend of many passed away at the age of 75.
Carol was born on June 8th, 1944 in Murray Utah to Lorin and LaVern Jenkins (Davis). She went to Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah and attended the LDS Business College before marrying Gene Grover and moving to Townsend Montana. She raised two children, David and Tara, before moving to Colstrip, MT in 1979.
Carol was one of the kindest people to ever live, her laugh was contagious, and her smile always lit up a room. Carol loved her years as a pre-school teacher, school bus driver and lunch lady at Colstrip High School, she truly loved being around the energy that comes from youth. She loved her kids and made trips several times a year to visit them regardless of what part of the country their lives took them to. In the last couple of years, she was able to knock Hawaii and Alaska off her list, thereby completing her goal of seeing all 50 states. She loved her grandsons and was there within a day of their births and attended their graduations from High School. She loved to go down to Lake Cachuma with her sister and spend July with Tara and Holly enjoying the wilderness from the comfort of a tent every year. Carol loved her crafts and her kids have at least two trees worth of Christmas decorations to prove it. She was passionate about her faith and dedicated all of her life to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, genealogy, custodian, primary teacher, relief society, and her love of continuing the work in the temple.
Carol is survived by her family, her son David and Sofia (Krneta) Grover, their sons Michael, Nicholas, and Alexander Krneta, her daughter Tara Grover and Holly Carilo. Her brothers and sisters Lorin and Patricia Jenkins, Dan & Carla Jenkins, Gene and Lucy Jenkins, Ruth and Gary Anderson, Kathy and Clark Ence. Countless nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Lorin and LaVern Jenkins, her sister Judy, and brothers Ronald and Jack.
A visitation and service will be held on Tuesday October 15th, at 3:00pm at the LDS church located at 115 Cherry Street, Colstrip, MT.
Another Service will be held in Midvale, UT Friday October 18th, time and location will be forthcoming before being laid to rest at Midvale City Cemetery, Midvale, UT.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 Pm to 3:00 PM
Tuesday October 15, 2019
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Funeral Service
3:00 PM
Tuesday October 15, 2019
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Colstrip, Montana 59323
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Cheryl says
Carol you will be missed by everyone. Thank you for all you have done. You have done a lot with out asking anything in return.
Susan Acton says
Tara and David, I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. She was very proud of both of you and spoke of you often when I worked with her. Carol was always upbeat even at times when things weren’t going so great in her life. The morning of her surgery she posted on facebook wishing everyone a good morning and to have a good day. She was also very thoughtful and would often bring me treats or small gifts when I worked in the transportation office. I still have many Christmas ornaments that she made and gave to me over the years. My sympathy to you both and to your families.
Mary Holzwarth says
So sorry, to hear of Carol’s passing. She always had a smile and a good word for everyone. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers c
Paula Peplow says
What a beautiful person! My thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
James Young says
She was a beautiful soul. I will always cherish the memories of her. God bless her family in their time of sorrow.
Doug and Debbie Skiles says
So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing! She was a very sweet, caring person.
Rachael Brabant says
So sorry to hear of her passing. The last time I saw her we were in the temple and she was her happy bubbly self! She made my summer cleaning job for the school district quite fun many years ago and she always had a smile. Love to her family!
Maggie Johnson says
Tara Ana David, My heart goes out to you for the loss of your wonderful mother. She was one of my best friends in Colstrip. You will be in my prayers, and all the sweet and loving thoughts I have of your mother, have been expressed by others already. She was so loved and will be missed. ❤️🙏🌹
Cynthia Klaudt says
David and Tara I am so sorry to hear of your sweet moms passing. She was just a delightful person. I loved her so much. Her life of device was an example to all of us!
Becky Stanton says
Carol was my sons baby sitter long ago. I still have Christmas ornaments she made for Wayne. She was a sweetheart
Ed Walker says
Anybody who has ever met Carol Grover knows that she has the most infectious laugh. She was the kindest, most positive person I’ve ever known. I was so sorry to hear of her passing.
Debbie Loyning says
Carol..one of the kindest souls I have met and had the privilege to work with for several years. You are a true gem. I will treasure the Christmas ornaments you made for every single one of us in the kitchen, all the stories of your travels and your excitement when going to visit your children. You will be dearly missed. So thankful we got to enjoy your company last week during our lunch break. May God wrap you in his arms…love you my friend.💖
Leider/Peppers kids says
God Bless Carol’s family…she was such an awesome person. Very kind, loving and always looking out for the children. Thank you Carol for a great friendship. You will be missed dearly.
Liz Maughan says
My deepest sympathies and condolences to carol’s family. I had the privilege of serving with her in the temple for the last couple years. I don’t think that I ever saw her without a smile on her face. She truly loved her Savior Jesus Christ and I can only imagine that she is at peace in His presence.
Sidney Pitt says
David, Tara and families. Our hearts go out to you! Having your mom go before you is so, so hard! You truly had an amazing, kind, service oriented mother. So grateful to have been able to know her for so many years in Colstrip. She was Aisling’s nursery teacher at primary. We loved her, she made it so easy for Aisling to eagerly leave us, cuz she knew she was going to spend time with Carol. Carol didn’t just babysit in nursery, she taught, she sang and she loved! She was my visiting teacher for a couple of years and I was hers for a couple of years, what fun memories I have of those times. She and Kathy stayed the night with us here in Nauvoo a couple of summers ago. What a delight!
You are in our prayers.
Sheila (Sessions) Lovato says
David and Tara, I loved your mother dearly! I was able to work with her in the temple, and always appreciated her warm smile and loving nature. She kept me updated about each of you, and was so proud of you and her grandchildren. When she traveled to North Carolina this past year, he made a special effort to take my daughter, Lizzy, and her missionary companion out to lunch. She was a great example to me in so many ways. I will miss her!
Raymond C Loveridge says
David, Tara, and family-Our sincere condolences go out to all of you. Carol was always a happy, smiling fun person to be around. After I closed Culvers I worked at the school for a while and Carol was one of my mentors as a bus driver. Carol was always caring and kind to everyone, but still managed to keep an entire bus full of kids safe and in line, while making each one feel special. Carol was a living example of kindness and caring for all. Both Twila and I have very fond memories of Carol as a wonderful person and an example of kindness and caring for others. I am confident there is a lot of her former bus kids that remember how special she was. Carol made a great impact on kids lives by example, and most probably didn’t realize how fortunate they were to have her in their lives. Thank you Carol for all you did for so many, and thank you to Carol’s family for sharing her love and life with us. Ray and Twila Loveridge
Shellie Flanery says
Loved my aunt carol and can hardly believe she’s now with Grandma and Grandpa. I will never forget her coming for a visit with My mom Ruth and stay in a tent in my back yard. I was like are you sure you two want to stay out here. Both my mom Ruth and Aunt Carol were like two little girls just happy to be camping. Carol would just say, “Don’t get old cuz it stinks” as she was putting up her tent and a little out of breath. All the while I was thinking Aunt Carol I’m impressed with how much GO you & mom’s got sleeping out here in tents. I am so glad I got that two weeks with Aunt Carol visiting. Love and miss you Aunt Carol. ❤️ David and Tara my love goes out to you. Contact me sometime sure do miss you both. Shellie
Allen and Connie Bauer says
We loved Carol. She always had a positive outlook on life, and was always thinking of ways she could help others. She will be greatly missed!
Fred Schutt says
Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Carol and I spent a lot of time together working in the Family History library in Colstrip. She was always smiling and knowledgeable about her work. A very like able spirit with a contagious laugh, she will be missed by all.
Larene Bowen says
My husband and I were so sorry to hear about Carol. We loved her very much. She was so kind and loving to everyone.
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jackson says
Sorry for your loss of your mother, grandmother and favorite energic wonderful lady who touch and glow enjoyment from inside to out the life touch others around her. May comfort and peace be yours today and always as you celebrate her life enrichment in the precious memories and moments has shared and given over the years of passion.
Pam Roth Smith says
Tara, David and family, my prayers go out to you!!. Carol was such a sweet spirit, always a smile on her face, a contagious joyful laugh coming from her lovely being. So helpful,caring, loving, gracious and kind. She was a faithful servant and will be welcomed into Heavenly Fathers arms with joy. May you find peace in knowing how loved she was here on this earth and that she is at peace and resting with her Lord and Savior.
Lois Welch Magdall says
My loving thoughts and prayer David and Tara and Family.
Through the years since you were babies your sweet mama and I remained friends and that is so rare today in
This world.
My love for her was as a sister and we worked together at
The Mint Cafe, went out to ranches and poison gophers, almost got snake bite, went visiting teaching together, worked at the church together.
I could never say enough of how much I loved Carol.
She is in the Celestial kingdom today walking the street of gold with her Heavenly Father. I’m so happy for her and she will be beside you each day.
God bless you all
Doug & Jan Gaskill says
Whenever our wonderful lunch ladies met in the morning at Colstrip High School, Carol’s laugh always made our day! She reminded us how important it is to laugh & enjoy every day. She will truly be missed & remembered. ❤
Lu Shomate says
I’m so sorry for your loss of this most wonderful lady. Carol was a pure joy. Always smiling, always helping, and a heart that was full of kindness. What a special gal. Carol will truly be missed. Prayers for the entire family.
Vickie Gunderson says
Tara, David and families we were so sad to hear of Carol’s passing. She was truly one of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. May the memories of her love and compassion for all help you through this most difficult time. God bless you all.
Irene Nelson says
Tara, David and family. Carol touched so many with her smile, laugh and genuine caring of others. She was so talented. I cherish my Christmas tree angel that Carol made probably 20 years ago. She made the school bus a special place and everyone love her bread in the cafeteria. Carol helped to make Colstrip a great town. She will be missed. May the love of God, family and friends support you during this difficult time.
David says
Thanks to all of you! For the love and memories you have shared, at the end of the day and the list of things that need to be done tomorrow is completed, it means so much to come here and see what all of the people have to say about the amazing woman I have been fortunate to call mom.
Thanks so much, it really does mean the world to me.
Elsie Schye says
Carol was such a kind person. She always had a smile on her face. Sorry for your loss.
Shirley Sommerfeld says
My prayers are for Carol’s family and friends she was such an Awesome Amazing Lady always letting her light shine on every single person she met. She was a genuine angel here on earth and she will be truly missed.
Andrita Harris says
David and Tara
Sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Grover Family. You are in my prayers
Dee Batey says
David, Tara and family
Your mother was a breath of fresh whenever you met her, she was always so upbeat about life. Enjoyed visiting with her about her travels to see each and everyone of you. A lady of great faith, love, compassion and caring. I will miss her greatly and treasure the arts and crafts she gave to me through the years.
Cheryl Nash says
Dear David, Tara, and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Carol will be greatly missed by anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. She is truly a special soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She will be forever remembered and always in our hearts.
Love,
Katrina and Cheryl
David Grover says
Still in disbelief of my mom’s passing. Love to all of those in Colstrip that have been so kind.