Warren David Groves

Warren David Groves, 77, died May 12, 2012 in his home on a Canby farm. He was born December 2, 1934 in San Francisco, California, the second of three children of Wilfred "Slim" and Iris Harmon. He graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1953 and then joined the Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. The family moved to the Canby area where his parents purchased what became the family farm on Bolland Rd. He later purchased the farm. Warren's first wife was Rose Marie Heim. They had three children and divorced in the early 1980's. On October 18, 1990 he married Denice Judd. She preceeded Warren in death in 2005. Warren worked for the transportation industry in the 70's, winning national recognition for his sales work. Later he worked for Certanium Alloys. Warren enjoyed his hunting trips and times with his friend Jerry Seifert. He enjoyed traveling and jazz and had a keen interest in World War II. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Harman of Canby, Sandra Bianconi of Prescott Valley, Arizona, his sister, Sylvia A. Groves of Minnesota; and two grandchildren. His son, Warren Dale, preceeded him in death in 1979. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 26, at 2:00 PM at the Church of God in Canby. He will be intered at the family farm,with military honors provided by The American Legion, at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 26, 2012. Arrangements by Canby Funeral Chapel.