I love you very much dad.❤️ You will be missed!
Grover L. Desmond
Grover Lee Desmond, 84, of Independence, MO passed away December 28, 2021. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Grover’s name to: Northcare Hospice House 28000 Clay Edwards Dr. 2nd Floor, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Grover was born February 3, 1937, in Booneville, MO to Thomas D. & Corrine (Thurman) Desmond. He retired from Kenworth Trucks. Grover was a member of the American Legion. He was of the Methodist faith. Grover loved antique cars, car shows, playing cards and all animals and especially dogs. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Grover was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan.
Grover was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas & Corrine Desmond; daughter: Cindy O’Nale and brother: Willard Wright.
Grover is survived by his wife Elaine Desmond of the home; 4 children: Donna Kirkwood (Jerry) of Prairie Village, KS, Michelle Michalski (Dylan) of Merriam, KS, Jody Melia of Independence, MO, William “Chip” Lloyd (Leslie) of Independence, MO; 9 grandchildren: Michael Kirkwood, Samantha Kirkwood, Lane Michalski, Alexis Michalski, Travis Lloyd, Taylor Lloyd, Kristen Hector, Mikayla Melia, Martin Melia; 6 great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Joshua, Hali, Paige, Lauren, Landon; sister: Barbara Purdy (David) of Pilot Grove, MO.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Condolences
Donna Jerry Kirkwood Will miss you and love you.
Jerry Kirkwood Love you always
Donna Kirkwood I love you dad❤️ I will miss you.
Jeff & Diana Patterson Donna and family, Jeff and I hold you all in love and prayer as you grieve and celebrate your father. Diana and Jeff Patterson
Micaela Graham Thank you for allowing me to care for Grover. He will sure be missed!!! We Love you “papa groves”
Christine Resovich h Donna and family, Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. He was a nice man and we always enjoyed his company. God Bless Chris & Mike Resovich
jody melia Mommas man, Papa to all our kids and Turkey to me wink wink! Mom never wanted for anything. Love you Papa. Will miss our Sunday visits Save a pain free spot in heaven for mom. You will forever be missed. Love you
Cathy & Steve Bruno & Family Donna & Family Know he will be missed by us as well and know you all are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. Sending hugs your way 🤗
Barb & Charlie Wiseman Just saw that Grover had passed away. My husband worked with Grover many years at Space Center. Grover came to our home many times as “Santa” for great grandson. The sweetest man and such a gentleman. Keeping his family in our prayers. Elaine you were is queen and he would tell folks what a great lady you were.
KENNY BERRY Just ran across Grover OB we work togeter at kenworth for maney years great person and a hard worker so sorry this latr Kenny Berry supervisor KW Dart