Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover
1914 - 2019
Early Life: Christine was born September 17, 1914, in Hachita, New Mexico, to James Rowan and Francis Cora Harris Donaldson, the eighth of their ten children. When Christine was six, her mom passed away, which brought her to Utah to be raised by her aunt. She graduated from Springville High School in 1933.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Soon after her high school graduation, Christine moved to Westwood, California, to work in the lumber industry. It was there she met her sweetheart, Calvin Smith "Cal" Grover. They married in the Salt Lake Temple March 5, 1937, and raised seven children in California before settling once again in Springville, Utah. They loved dancing, music, being together and enjoyed serving as senior missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Antonio, Texas. They wanted to serve another mission, but Cal’s debilitating Parkinson’s kept them home, and Christine (or “Tina” as her sweetheart always called her) tenderly cared for him for 18 years. She was passionate about the gospel, music and her family. She memorized more than 200 scriptures and would recite them often; learned to play the piano in her 60s; took organ lessons in her 80s and 90s and hosted amazing Halloween parties her grandkids still talk about. She was a dedicated member of the Honored Sisters and the Drifters. Her secret to the fountain of youth was a daily nap and a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses. With nearly 105 years of dedicated love and service, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover returned to her sweetheart Monday, July 15, 2019.
Family Message: Although we were spoiled to have her on this earth for more than a century, we will miss her dearly. She will forever be remembered by those who loved her for her cookie drawer, irrigation ditch, classy outfits, cheery disposition, positive outlook, dedication to the gospel and favorite saying, “You ain’t big. You ain’t much, but I love you.” We love you, Mom! We hope there is lots of gravy in heaven. We want to thank Coleen and Paul for taking such loving care of mom these past few years.
Survived By: Her children: Robert (Mary) Grover, Linda Bingham, Sheila (Norm) Bird, Coleen (Paul) Van Patten, Cindy (John) Sowards and Lynn (Sue) Grover; 34 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband; a daughter, Sharel Hayes; her parents; siblings; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary: © 2019 | Wheeler Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1914 - 2019
Early Life: Christine was born September 17, 1914, in Hachita, New Mexico, to James Rowan and Francis Cora Harris Donaldson, the eighth of their ten children. When Christine was six, her mom passed away, which brought her to Utah to be raised by her aunt. She graduated from Springville High School in 1933.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Soon after her high school graduation, Christine moved to Westwood, California, to work in the lumber industry. It was there she met her sweetheart, Calvin Smith "Cal" Grover. They married in the Salt Lake Temple March 5, 1937, and raised seven children in California before settling once again in Springville, Utah. They loved dancing, music, being together and enjoyed serving as senior missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Antonio, Texas. They wanted to serve another mission, but Cal’s debilitating Parkinson’s kept them home, and Christine (or “Tina” as her sweetheart always called her) tenderly cared for him for 18 years. She was passionate about the gospel, music and her family. She memorized more than 200 scriptures and would recite them often; learned to play the piano in her 60s; took organ lessons in her 80s and 90s and hosted amazing Halloween parties her grandkids still talk about. She was a dedicated member of the Honored Sisters and the Drifters. Her secret to the fountain of youth was a daily nap and a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses. With nearly 105 years of dedicated love and service, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover returned to her sweetheart Monday, July 15, 2019.
Family Message: Although we were spoiled to have her on this earth for more than a century, we will miss her dearly. She will forever be remembered by those who loved her for her cookie drawer, irrigation ditch, classy outfits, cheery disposition, positive outlook, dedication to the gospel and favorite saying, “You ain’t big. You ain’t much, but I love you.” We love you, Mom! We hope there is lots of gravy in heaven. We want to thank Coleen and Paul for taking such loving care of mom these past few years.
Survived By: Her children: Robert (Mary) Grover, Linda Bingham, Sheila (Norm) Bird, Coleen (Paul) Van Patten, Cindy (John) Sowards and Lynn (Sue) Grover; 34 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband; a daughter, Sharel Hayes; her parents; siblings; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary: © 2019 | Wheeler Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover
1914 - 2019
Early Life: Christine was born September 17, 1914, in Hachita, New Mexico, to James Rowan and Francis Cora Harris Donaldson, the eighth of their ten children. When Christine was six, her mom passed away, which brought her to Utah to be raised by her aunt. She graduated from Springville High School in 1933.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Soon after her high school graduation, Christine moved to Westwood, California, to work in the lumber industry. It was there she met her sweetheart, Calvin Smith "Cal" Grover. They married in the Salt Lake Temple March 5, 1937, and raised seven children in California before settling once again in Springville, Utah. They loved dancing, music, being together and enjoyed serving as senior missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Antonio, Texas. They wanted to serve another mission, but Cal’s debilitating Parkinson’s kept them home, and Christine (or “Tina” as her sweetheart always called her) tenderly cared for him for 18 years. She was passionate about the gospel, music and her family. She memorized more than 200 scriptures and would recite them often; learned to play the piano in her 60s; took organ lessons in her 80s and 90s and hosted amazing Halloween parties her grandkids still talk about. She was a dedicated member of the Honored Sisters and the Drifters. Her secret to the fountain of youth was a daily nap and a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses. With nearly 105 years of dedicated love and service, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover returned to her sweetheart Monday, July 15, 2019.
Family Message: Although we were spoiled to have her on this earth for more than a century, we will miss her dearly. She will forever be remembered by those who loved her for her cookie drawer, irrigation ditch, classy outfits, cheery disposition, positive outlook, dedication to the gospel and favorite saying, “You ain’t big. You ain’t much, but I love you.” We love you, Mom! We hope there is lots of gravy in heaven. We want to thank Coleen and Paul for taking such loving care of mom these past few years.
Survived By: Her children: Robert (Mary) Grover, Linda Bingham, Sheila (Norm) Bird, Coleen (Paul) Van Patten, Cindy (John) Sowards and Lynn (Sue) Grover; 34 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband; a daughter, Sharel Hayes; her parents; siblings; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary: © 2019 | Wheeler Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1914 - 2019
Early Life: Christine was born September 17, 1914, in Hachita, New Mexico, to James Rowan and Francis Cora Harris Donaldson, the eighth of their ten children. When Christine was six, her mom passed away, which brought her to Utah to be raised by her aunt. She graduated from Springville High School in 1933.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: Soon after her high school graduation, Christine moved to Westwood, California, to work in the lumber industry. It was there she met her sweetheart, Calvin Smith "Cal" Grover. They married in the Salt Lake Temple March 5, 1937, and raised seven children in California before settling once again in Springville, Utah. They loved dancing, music, being together and enjoyed serving as senior missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Antonio, Texas. They wanted to serve another mission, but Cal’s debilitating Parkinson’s kept them home, and Christine (or “Tina” as her sweetheart always called her) tenderly cared for him for 18 years. She was passionate about the gospel, music and her family. She memorized more than 200 scriptures and would recite them often; learned to play the piano in her 60s; took organ lessons in her 80s and 90s and hosted amazing Halloween parties her grandkids still talk about. She was a dedicated member of the Honored Sisters and the Drifters. Her secret to the fountain of youth was a daily nap and a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses. With nearly 105 years of dedicated love and service, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Christine Frances “Tina” Donaldson Grover returned to her sweetheart Monday, July 15, 2019.
Family Message: Although we were spoiled to have her on this earth for more than a century, we will miss her dearly. She will forever be remembered by those who loved her for her cookie drawer, irrigation ditch, classy outfits, cheery disposition, positive outlook, dedication to the gospel and favorite saying, “You ain’t big. You ain’t much, but I love you.” We love you, Mom! We hope there is lots of gravy in heaven. We want to thank Coleen and Paul for taking such loving care of mom these past few years.
Survived By: Her children: Robert (Mary) Grover, Linda Bingham, Sheila (Norm) Bird, Coleen (Paul) Van Patten, Cindy (John) Sowards and Lynn (Sue) Grover; 34 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband; a daughter, Sharel Hayes; her parents; siblings; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Service: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary: © 2019 | Wheeler Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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