July 28, 1947 — Sept. 8, 2015

Virginia A. Grove “Ginny”, 68, of Benton Harbor, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2015, at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.

She was born to the late Edward and Ann Marie (Dickenson) West on July 28, 1947 in White Pigeon, Michigan.

Ginny found her soul mate, Kenneth Grove and on August 4, 2000 at a ceremony on North Pier in St. Joseph, Michigan they wed with a parade of friends and family.

Education was always very important to Ginny, she furthered her education after high school; first receiving her bachelors from Western Michigan University and then on to receive her master’s degree also from Western Michigan University. She loved to be outdoors doing anything; she loved every bit of nature and found her solace just sitting and enjoying God’s creations. She loved to bake, cook, and decorate. However her passion was her family, special friends and her students; time spent with them was precious.

Preceding Ginny are her parents and a brother Jack West.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth of Benton Harbor, her son, Sean (Andrea) Truhn of St. Joseph, her stepchildren, Michael (Mary) Grove of Minnesota, Paula (David) Brewton of Texas, and Shelley (Bob) Moyer of St. Joseph. She will also be missed by her ten grandchildren and her sister Barb (Jim) House of Croswell as well as a host of dear friends.

In accordance with Ginny’s wishes, she has chosen to donate her body science and a Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on September 26, 2015 at Lake Michigan Catholic School in St. Joseph, beginning at 9 a.m. with Father Jim Morris officiating.

Those wishing to make memorial donation may do so in Ginny’s honor to Ginny Grove Scholarship Fund c/o Sean Truhn, 902 Lewis Ave, Apt A; Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085.

Condolences, photos, and memories for Ginny’s family and friends can be left at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHome.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.