Jean Isabelle Grove's Obituary
Jean Helt Grove, of Lewes, DE and Pine Grove, PA, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, September 7 at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes.
Jean was born Jean Isabelle Helt, on February 12, 1923 to the late James and Elizabeth Helt of Muir, PA. After graduating from Porter Township High School in 1941, Jean married Clarence Ray “Grovie” Grove on June 27,1942 and together they raised one son, Ray Keith. Jean worked at J.C. Penny Pharmacy in Lancaster, PA until retirement in 1988.
Jean was devoted to her family, especially her husband Grovie, their son Keith, and her three sisters and four brothers. Jean was fun-loving and mischievous, yet kind, considerate and appreciative. Jean had a big heart and she will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded by her husband Grovie in 1990, her son Keith in 2002 as well as her three sisters and three of her brothers. Jean is survived by one brother, Robert Helt and wife Betty of Palmyra, Pa., three grandchildren, and 21 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, PA 17963. Burial will be private at Conestoga Memorial Park in Lancaster, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewes Wing Resident Activity Fund at Harbor Healthcare, 301 Ocean View Blvd., Lewes, DE 19958. The family offers sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of Harbor, who took special care of Jean over the past 18 months.
Please sign Jean's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 9 AM ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TO ST. PETERS LUTHERAN CHURCH IN PINE GROVE, PA.
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