GROVER, John Mansfield "Johnny" - b. July 19, 1920 - d. August 16, 2013

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John Mansfield "Johnny" Grover, age 93, a resident of Moline, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Howard Twilight Manor in Howard, Kansas.  He was born o July 10, 1920 in Far Rockaway, New York, the son of George and Lily (Hancock) Grover.

During World War II, John served in the United States Army Air Force from September 11, 1942 to February 16, 1946 earning the rank of Major.  He received two Purple Hearts, one Bronze Star, and the Air Medal for his service.  On January 21, 1946, John was united in marriage to Evelyn Louise McCollim in Sedan, Kansas.  He worked as an Electrical Engineer in radio and television repair.  John was a member of the Moline Christian Church, the Boy Scouts of America where he received the Silver Beaver Award, and the Jr. Jaycees becoming the first Man of the Year in Richardson, Texas.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Grover of Moline, Kansas; one daughter, Sandra Earls of Stillwater, Oklahoma; three brothers, Daniel Grover, Richard Grover, and Robert Grover; and one sister, Rita Hirst.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Grover; and one brother, George Grover Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Moline Christian Church in Moline, Kansas with Pastor Stan Rumbaugh officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.  Interment will be at the Moline Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Moline Christian Church and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)