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Steven Groves II Memorial Service Planned for Saturday Afternoon

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06/04/2009
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Steven This last week has been a whirlwind… loads of well wishers, friends, near friends and lots of social media connections that all took a minute out of their day to connect and support me, and by proxy, my family as we process this sad event.  I’m doing OK, certainly as well as can be expected thank you.

Thank you to everyone who left a comment, sent a tweet, a note, a well wish or a small donation – the team at OTEF will be good stewards of the donated fund and we’ll see how much we need for the services and how much we can donated to a drug treatment agency in Stevens name – you all are just a blessing to us.

There are two events planned for remembering my son, Steven Groves II.  A viewing at the funeral home for family & close friends and a memorial service for anyone who would care to show support for the family and be present as we remember Stevens life in celebration.

Viewing / Funeral Home Service

Friday, June 6th at 5P, Shadow Mountain Funeral Home 2350 E Greenway Rd, Phx

Memorial Service

Saturday, June 7th at 1:30P, Unity of Phoenix, 1600 E Greenway Parkway, Phx

Thanks again, I and we appreciate your support – I’m taking some time off, so I may be online now and then, but count on seeing me back online in full force beginning Monday the 15th.

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  • S. Strelecki

    Dearest Steven and family, Sending much love from far away,… sending hope, sending healing, sending all I can from a parent , from a mom. Know I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. May peace find you when you are able. Respectfully, Susan Strelecki, ( Stretch) and Diana in Des Moines, IA. ( from Cholla and MVHS days)

  • Adelle Magnuson

    I am so sorry for your loss!!! I knew Steven only thru my son Kristopher , who was his best friend. My son Kristopher called me inconsolable and I could barely understand him as he screamed into the phone that his best friend had died. My son also feels guilt that if he would have taken him to flagstaff with him that this never would have happened. I try to comfort him and let him know that he doesnt have that control to fix every situation but somehow he seems to think he could have saved him. He has been talking tome all week about what a sweet, loving, non-judgmental and polite person Steven was. He said that he showed respect to people who didn't deserve it. I remember him how good he was with children and he played with my then 4 year old on my porch, he was so sweet. I hope you find comfort today supported by your loved ones.
    adelle magnuson

  • DGC

    Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Steve. I do hope all of those that are now showing support take time to help Andrea. My first time ever meeting Steve & Andrea they were living out of their car. PLEASE reach out to Andrea and give her the help she needs!

  • DGC

    Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Steve. I do hope all of those that are now showing support take time to help Andrea. My first time ever meeting Steve & Andrea they were living out of their car. PLEASE reach out to Andrea and give her the help she needs!

  • Megan Alexis

    Steven was the most big hearted person you could ever find his smile said a thousand words. i cant believe he has been laid to rest so soon i cant imagine the pain you are all feeling. I have know Steven almost 5 years and dated him for several months the memories laughs smiles tears and good times are always going to remain in my heart forever. I met the family a couple years ago and Steven Def. got his respect and politeness from you all,hope you all are doing well my thoughts and prays are with you all….R.I.P Steven xoxo Megan McKenna Phx az

  • http://www.StevenGroves.com StevenGroves

    Megan, thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I’m still missing him everyday and i appreciate you’re remembering.

  • Megan Alexis

    you are very welcome….i still remember driving in the car from heathers house in happy valley after your wife had picked us up steven said this is my girlfriend megan and she smiled and said i could never forget that name its my daughters and megan was in the car and said i like your name….i bet it is very hard for you as a father to lose a son at such a young age he truly was amazing i honestly cant say one bad thing about steven my heart was floored when i heard about the loss it broke my heart due to the fact him and i stopped talking because of the circumstance and i didnt even hear about his passing until i came across the comments and pics yesterday while i was thinking about him googled and found you words cant express how sorry iam i really wish i got to say good bye….if you dont mind me asking where is he laid to rest?

  • http://www.StevenGroves.com StevenGroves

    As far as I know, he’s not. His Mother has made arrangements after the service and I was able to obtain a small cremation urn was all. As she and I are estranged, I do not know when / where she’s been able to establish a final resting place for him.

  • Megan Alexis

    Thank you,and i hope in time things get a little brighter for you and the family as impossible as it seems,if you need anything let me know ill be more than happy to try my best….again im sorry for such a HUGE loss Steven will Forever be Loved and Missed my prays are with you Mr.Groves