05/01/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Nelson Groom
Nelson J. Groom Sr.
(d. 28 Apr 2009)
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05/01/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Nelson Groom
Nelson J. Groom Sr. |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news
to report. 
Nelson
Groom,
husband of
Faith Strickland Groom ('64) of VA, passed away suddenly
at home in Gloucester on Tuesday, April
28,
2009 at the age of 67.
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA -
04/30/09 - "Death of Nelson Groom, Sr.":
Carol,
By now you may have seen the small DN in the DP.....
Faith (Strickland
Groom - '64 - of VA) called me
this morning to tell me what had happened. It was a heart attack at home. She
found him in the bedroom.
Understandably, she is deeply in grief, but family and church are with her.
She asked me to
call the other members of the reunion committee to tell them.....
She said a larger obit with service and interment details would appear soon.....
Dave
Oh, NO!!! No, David, I'd missed this,
so thanks so much for letting me know. If
you talk to Faith again, please pass along my deepest condolences. 
This was a real shocker.
From the Daily Press - 04/30/09:
Nelson J. Groom Sr.
| GLOUCESTER - Nelson J. Groom Sr., 67, died at his home unexpectedly April 28, 2009. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at http://www.dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
From the Daily Press - 05/01/09:
Nelson J. Groom Sr.
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GLOUCESTER - Nelson J. Groom Sr.,
a native of Linden, Tenn., died at his home unexpectedly April 28, 2009, at
the age of 67. Nelson moved to the Hampton area in 1963 and began his career with NASA, as an Electronic Engineer in Control Systems. He was one of the original developers of the Left-Ventricular Heart Pump engineered at University of Pittsburgh, retiring from NASA in 2001. In 1964, he met and married the "love of his life," Faith Strickland, and in 1975 they moved to Gloucester, where they made their home. Nelson was a multi faceted individual with many interests. His paramount interest was his relationship with his God, his family and the joy of his neighbors. He was an avid Redskin fan and enjoyed having monthly bonfires with his best friend and neighbor, Doug Blaha, where politics, Redskin dealings, and life in general were shared. |
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April 30, 2009
Faith
and Nelson, Jr.,
April 30, 2009
Dear Groom Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of a precious loved one. I send prayer and hugs to you all. Keep faith and draw strength from each other. It will get you through the most unbelievable times. My heart goes out to You, Rachel (Alexander) Garrett
April 30, 2009
Dear Faith and Nelson,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Kaye and family
April 30, 2009
Faith,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and Nelson have always been part of our extended family. My heart and my prayers are with you and your children during this most difficult time.
April 30, 2009
Faith, I am in shock at the
news about Nelson. He was so healthy and vibrant. Please know that my
thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the NNHS Class of '64 is
here to help in any way we can.
April 30, 2009
Faith, I am so sorry to hear
about Nelson. Such a shock when we have seen him so recently and he looked
so great. I pray God gives you strength. It is rare to find a husband who
is also such a wonderful friend. My prayers are with you.
Cookie April 30, 2009
Little
Sister, I was so shocked to hear about Nelson. I will always have wonderful
memories of joyful times we had with you guys especially the early ones. Our
prayers go out to you, Kelly, Sharon and Nelson jr. You will always be in
our thoughts.
May 1, 2009
Dear Faith, Although it's been
a long time since I have seen you; I want you to know that you touched my
life in a special way and I will always love you for the time you took
with me. I remember the hours you spent on sewing dresses. Nelson was so
patient. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my
thoughts and prayers.
May 1, 2009
Faith,
We are so sorry to hear about Nelson, Sr. Our prayers are with you, Nelson Jr., Sharon and Kelly. May 1, 2009
Faith
and Family, May 1, 2009
Faith, I'm so
very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts
and prayers. May 1, 2009
Faith, I was
deeply saddened by Nelson's passing. Not only was he a devoted and loving
husband to you, but, over the years, he had become a true friend and
honorary member of the NNHS Class of 1964. We will all miss him.
May 1, 2009
Dear Faith & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Rachel just let me know & I am shocked like everyone else. I know that mere words are inadequate. I have been remembering all the great times while raising our families. Know you are in my thoughts & prayers. I pray God will strengthen you and cover you in His Protection and wrap you in His Love.
May 1, 2009
Faith, I am so sorry for the
loss of your husband, Nelson. It has been many years since I have seen
you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
May 1, 2009
Dearest Faith, I
can only imagine what you are going through at this time. I pray that you
can feel the love of God surrounding you and your family. We share your
sorrow. Your NNHS 64 Family.
May 1, 2009
Dear Faith and family: My love
and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am so glad I had
the opportunity to meet Nelson and have both of you visit in our home. You
can take heart that you made his life happy as you were so devoted to each
other. I was happy to provide you with the N.N.H.S. yearbook that your
mother never received.
In Sympathy, Fred and Patty Mays May 2, 2009
Faith, my
heart is breaking for you and your family and especially for your children.
You are in my thoughts...always.
May 2, 2009
Faith
I am so sorry to learn of the death of Nelson. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him at our neighborhood reunion we had. You and A.D. have always seemed like brother and sister to me. My prayers go out to you and your family. Glenn Dye
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Our deepest condolences are extended to Faith and her family and friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Words and
Music by
Robert Wadsworth Lowry,
1860
(12 Mar 1826 - 25 Nov 1899)
My life flows on in
endless song;
Above earth’s lamentation
I hear the sweet though far off hymn
That hails a new creation:
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul—
How can I keep from singing?
What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Savior liveth;
What though the darkness gather round!
Songs in the night He giveth:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of Heav’n and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
I lift mine eyes; the cloud grows thin;
I see the blue above it;
And day by day this pathway smoothes
Since first I learned to love it:
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing:
All things are mine since I am His—
How can I keep from singing?
"How Can I keep from Singing?" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/c/hcaikeep.htm - 04/08/09
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