REV. HOWARD ARTHUR GROOM

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REV. HOWARD ARTHUR GROOM The Reverend Howard Arthur Groom passed away on November 27, 2001, in Victoria, BC. He was born in Toronto, ON, on July 6, 1918. He leaves his wife Edith; three children, Douglas, Murray, Gwen and their families. A minister with the United Church of Canada, he served God faithfully in seven pastoral charges from 1948 to 1985. He will be remembered as a source of wisdom and a student of the scriptures. With his ready sense of humour, he enjoyed many happy hours of cycling, bird watching, good music and being with friends and family. A memorial service will be held at St. Johns United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. (Deep Cove), on Monday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Victoria Hospice, 1900 Fort St., Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8, or to St. Johns United Church, Sidney, BC, V8L 5R9. McCALL BROS. OF VICTORIA (250) 385-4465

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2001