David Lawrence Groneman Obituary (1953

Dave passed away after a long battle with health problems on July 10, 2018, surrounded by loving family. He was born in SLC, UT, March 11, 1953 to Dr. Paul S. Groneman and Elaine P. Groneman Cox. He was their third son with one younger sister. Big dimples, full of life, and plenty of mischief! David was raised in Orem and graduated from Orem High School with the class of 1971. He was a great tradesman and carpenter. He loved adding custom touches to beautify his home as well as others. He was a good neighbor and friend, and never missed an opportunity to laugh and tease. David was a fisherman and loved his adventures with family and friends in his dad’s boat. He loved taking his daughter shopping and playing video games with her. Most of all, he loved taking his family to Disneyland. Growing up, he enjoyed playing the guitar, drums, and trumpet. He had a soft heart for his pets and loved his dogs Max and Arthur. Although David had his struggles, and battled depression for many years, he was always grateful to be a part of AA, and to help other’s overcome addiction as others helped him. The past several years, David’s biggest addiction was a BIG bowl of ice cream and a HUGE slice of CHOCOLATE cake! David is survived by his two daughters: Danielle and Tara, 1 granddaughter: Kandrie, his mother: Elaine, 1 sister: Polly (Kenny) Stoddard, 1 niece: Jenny (Russell) Winegar, 2 nephews: Todd (Amy) and Tyson Stoddard, his aunt: Marilyn Groneman, and many wonderful cousins. He was preceded in death by his father: Paul S. Groneman and his two brothers, Gary and Gerry. No doubt they (as well as Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends) were there to greet him. A very special ‘thank you’ to Renee Groneman and Robert Engstrum for always showing him love, kindness and support, for Dr. James Dane and the critical Cardiology ICU Team at UVRMC, also to Dr. Tala’at Al-Shuqairat and his team at Utah Valley Specialty Hospital. (Thank you, dear Sarah!) Also, thank you to Kregg Chidester and David’s wonderful friends at Country View Manor. Thank you to ALL who have shown David and our family such Christlike Love. We love you and miss you dear David! God be with you ‘til we meet again. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Orem City Cemetery, 1500 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.