Obituary: Groh, Ivan J.

GROH, Ivan J.

Passed away at the age of 62 on February 6, 2016 after struggling through a long illness that spanned seven years.

Ivan was a hard-working man farming with local area farmers and then moving on to Spokane to start a family and pursue different careers.

He worked at Scafco Construction and then launched his own janitorial business which he enjoyed for many years.

Ivan enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing, spending time with family and helping family members.

He was preceded in death by parents Clem and Teresa Groh, brother Gregory Groh, stepsister Teresa Starzman, stepbrother Jeff Starzman and longtime friend Sandy Sharp.

Ivan, the oldest of five children, is survived by daughter Christina and Travis Zehm; granddaughter Jenna Zehm; stepmother Shirley Groh; twin brother Irv and Karen Groh, brother Ken and Bindy Groh, sister Cathie and Brad Frederick; stepbrother Wade and Traci Starzman, Kurt and Vicki Starzman along with stepsister Cathy Starzman.

Ivan is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life will be held 2PM, February 20, 2016 at Strate Funeral home, 505 10th Ave Davenport WA 99122.

A dessert reception to follow at the Davenport Masonic Temple, 915 Morgan St., Davenport, WA 99122.

A special thank you is sent out to the staff at the Good Samaritan, Day Spring unit for their loving care.

Memorials in memory of Ivan can be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Odessa, WA.