Dorothy Jean Grove

January 18, 1930 - December 15, 2020

Dorothy Jean (Rogers) Grove, a caring and loving, mother, grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Dorothy, 90, of Gladwin, MI, was born January 18, 1930, in Bay City, the daughter of Ray and Sarah (Schearer) Rogers. She earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University. Dorothy then moved to Mt. Pleasant where she worked as a bookkeeper for a gas company. In 1953 Dorothy married the love of her life Aaron Micheal “Mike” Grove and started their legacy together. Dorothy would then become a homemaker for her family. She was a very active lady serving her community, serving as a boy scout leader, a Lioness member, and high school alumni reunion organizer. Dorothy was strong in her faith, she was an active member of the Gladwin United Methodist Church, where she was a women’s club member and also sang in the choir. She had a knack for antiques and at one time owned and operated an antique store with her father. Dorothy loved animals; she was known to foster numerous different pets over the years. She loved spending time with her family, knitting, playing the piano and singing. Above all Dorothy will be remembered for her big smile, her friendliness, and her contagious laugh. Dorothy is survived by her children, Colleen (Timothy) Sheehan, and William “Bill” Grove; 7 grandchildren, René, Bo, Sarah, Bobby Jr., Loren, Ryan, Shelbie; 10 great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Cheyanne, Breanne, Kaitryn, Darren, Angel, Jasmin, Malachi, Michael, Mason; 2 great-great grandchildren, Aiden and Aislin; also, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years Aaron Micheal Grove; son, Robert “Bob” Grove Sr.; siblings, William Rogers, Ann Rogers-Morgan, Emma Lou Watson; and her parents. Friends are encouraged to support Dorothy’s family. A Memorial Service will be held later in 2021 in Gladwin at the Gladwin United Methodist Church. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Gladwin United Methodist Church. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Dorothy on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.