In Memory and In Honor of Virginia Regional Manager and Past Virginia Moose Association President Mateer S. Grove Jr.
This Guest Book is provided by the Virginia Moose Association which is in addition to Guest Books provided by the Funeral Home.
The completed Guest Book will be forwarded to the Family upon completion.
All entries are reviewed before available for viewing.
There are 148 entries in the guestbookIf you have a minute, please sign our Guestbook
| Name: | Michael Downey |
| E-mail address: | Lodge1084@mooseunits.org |
| Name: | Tom Tinley |
| E-mail address: | thomastinley@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My sympathies go to Matt's family during this very difficult time. May God be with each family member and may
He bring each of you peace and comfort. I met Matt about 15 years ago when I was district president. He was a very nice gentleman and fun to be with. The Virginia Moose Association will surely miss him. Tom Tinley |
| Name: | JERRY AND AMY RAKES |
| E-mail address: | mrclean50@netzero.net |
| Comments: | WE HAVE LOST A GREAT LEADER AND FRIEND.OURDEEPIEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.IM GOING TO MISS MATT IT WAS MY FIRST THING TO DO WHEN ARRIVING AT THE STATE CONVENTIONS WAS TO LOOK FOR BROTHER MATT. PEST IN PEACE MY DEER FRIEND.
JR PAST GOVERNOR MONTGOMERY MOOSE LODGE #1470 |
| Name: | Dinwiddie Lodge 1993 |
| E-mail address: | Lodge1993@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
| Name: | Stafford Moose Lodge 2215 |
| E-mail address: | lodge2215@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | We have lost a great man who has done much for Moose International and Virginia Moose Association. He will be greatly missed.Thank you Matt for your leadership. |
| Name: | VMA District # 5 |
| E-mail address: | daj43@verizon.net |
| Comments: | On Behalf of District 5 and the Board of Offices and
members. We are deeply saddened of the loss of Brother Matt. We will missed him deeply. Our synpathies goes out to the Family. Don Johnston District # 5 President |
| Name: | Ed "Mac" McNamara |
| E-mail address: | e.mcnamara@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My heartfelt condolences to all of Matt's family. He will be missed.
Edward M. McNamara Aragona Village, #1198 Fellow, Past Governor |
| Name: | butch and irene bryant |
| E-mail address: | Moosterone@live.net |
| Comments: | Rae: Butch and I send our deepest sorrow for you and your family. Mat was a wonderful person and wonderful friend and will sadly be missed. The Board of Officers of Salem Moose Lodge 2573 and all of his friends here in the Roanoke area has lost a true Brother of the Moose. |
| Name: | Cynthia Millard |
| E-mail address: | cmillard2@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My thoughts and prayers are with Rae and daughters at this time. Matt will be long remembered in the hearts of many that worked with him in the Virginia Moose Association. We have certainly lost a valued friend, but he is now in a better place with his suffering behind him. God Speed Matt! |
| Name: | VMA Distrect 8 |
| E-mail address: | daj43@verizon.net |
| Comments: | On Behalf of District 8 and the board of Officers and
Members. We are deeply saddened of the loss of Brother Matt.We will missed him deeply. Our sympathies goes to the Family. Don Johnston District 8 |
| Name: | Tappahannock-Warsaw Moose Lodge |
| E-mail address: | lodge2133@mooseunits.org |
| Name: | Keith and Barbara Carpenter |
| E-mail address: | fotokc1@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Waynesboro Moose Family Center #1309 |
| E-mail address: | lodge1309@moosunits.org |
| Comments: | On Behalf Of the Board Of Officers, Members and Co-Workers of Waynesboro Moose Family Center 1309 we send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Matt will truely be missed by all.
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| Name: | Sharon Perdue |
| E-mail address: | pisces3954@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | The Board of Officer's and co-workers of Montgomery County Chapter 774 would like to extend our heart felt sympathy to Matt's family.
I had the privilege of knowing Matt and enjoyed seeing him at the conventions and talking with him. He was a remarkable man and loved by many and will be greatly missed. I know the conventions won't be the same for me without Matt. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and may the Lord heal your pain. Sharon Perdue, Senior Regent |
| Name: | Judy Whitehurst |
| E-mail address: | msjudy757@cox.net |
| Comments: | The Board of Officers and Co-workers of Portsmouth Chapter 966, extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the family. Matt will certainly be missed. |
| Name: | RON & JEAN BURNS |
| E-mail address: | ronaldeburns@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Rae and family: we will always keep you in our prayers. Thank You for all you have done for our Moose family. Matt will always have a special place in our hearts. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Sincerely, Ron & Jean Burns Suffolk lodge 141 |
| Name: | Bob and Barabra Shuler |
| E-mail address: | rcshuler@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this time of sorrow. Matts recollection of names was unbelievable. He will be deeply missed by the Moose Flamily |
| Name: | Rick & Dot Cupp |
| E-mail address: | Moose1470@aol.com |
| Comments: | Losing men like Matt Grove leaves a void that is hard to fill, but because of his leadership and his love for the Moose, we will continue to grow and the Virginia Moose Association will continue to be one of the leaders of this great fraternity. It has been an honor to have known him. |
| Name: | Linda and Wayne Leavell |
| E-mail address: | levelteach@aol.com |
| Comments: | We wanted to express our deepest sympathy to Rae and the family. We will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless and keep you all. |
| Name: | Jean Williams |
| E-mail address: | bjwill1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. You certainly be missed. There is no more pain now and you and our dear Billy Powers will be up there there watching over us. Thanks for all you did for our State. |
| Name: | Montgomery County Moose Lodge # 1470 |
| E-mail address: | moose1470@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | The Board of Officers and the membership of Montgomery County Lodge #1470 extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the family. |
| Name: | Bobby & Dianne Brammer |
| E-mail address: | Roanoke284@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | The Loyal Order of Moose has lost a very loyal member and friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. |
| Name: | Washington County Moose Lodge #1966 |
| E-mail address: | lodge1966@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | On behalf of the Board of Officers and Members at the Washington County Moose Lodge #1966 we send our Deepest Symathy and Prayers to The Rae family in this time of need. Tom Watson Administrator |
| Name: | Roanoke Moose Family Ctr #284 |
| E-mail address: | Roanoke284@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae
The Moose Family has lost a great person and friend. Will be thinking of you in this time of need. Roanoke Moose Family Center #284 |
| Name: | Bud & Peggy Stump |
| E-mail address: | Roanoke284@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae
The Virginia Moose Association has lost a great person and friend. Bud & I thought alot about Matt. He will be greatly missed. Bud & Peggy Stump |
| Name: | Fred and Carolyn Coutts |
| E-mail address: | fandc13@gmail.com |
| Comments: | We are so sorry for your loss and we will be thinking of you and your family at this time. Carolyn and I have always respected Matt and the tireless energy that he spent on the things he believed in. We know that there were times we saw him and he was very tired, but he never let onto others. May he rest in peace forever. Fraternally yours Fred and Carolyn Coutts, Caroline Moose Lodge #2610. |
| Name: | Herbert Clark |
| E-mail address: | Lumps_1@Comcast.net |
| Comments: | On behalf of Manchester Moose Lodge #699 Board of Officers, members and co-workers, we extend to the entire Grove family our deepest sympathy.
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| Name: | Steve & Katherine Ladd |
| E-mail address: | chicklet07@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. |
| Name: | David and Bea Joyce |
| E-mail address: | lodge383@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Rae,We are so sorry to learn of Matt's passing.He was truly
one of the most dedicated men I've ever met and was greatly admired by the ones that were privileged to have known him.You and your family will be in our prayers and I know the Lord will be with you and comfort you in the days to come.God Bless and Rest in Peace Matt. |
| Name: | Bassett Moose Lodge # 383 |
| E-mail address: | lodge383@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Rae,on behalf of the Board of Officers,membership and the Co-Workers of Bassett, our hearts are heavy and saddened to learn of Matt's passing.Our deepest sympathy and heart felt prayers go to you and your family. Matt was an inspration to us.His hard work and loyality was admired by all who knew him and he will be sadly missed.Rest in peace our Brother. |
| Name: | Bill B. Sizemore |
| E-mail address: | bbksize@cox.net |
| Comments: | Rae and Family,
Please know that the Officers and Members of Vinton Lodge #1121 are with you during this period of sorrow. Also, we pray for Matt,knowing that he is now in a better place without the pain and suffering. May the Lord welcome him with open arms. Sincerely, Vinton Moose Family Center #1121 |
| Name: | Ken and Connie Emerson |
| E-mail address: | kensipi@aol.com |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed.
Ken and Connie |
| Name: | Sandy Larrick |
| E-mail address: | sandralarrick@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Rae,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how much Matt will be missed not only by his family,but also by his many friends. |
| Name: | VMA District One |
| E-mail address: | hdavidd64@aol.com |
| Comments: | On behalf of the 6 Lodges of District One please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Matt will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
David Driscoll VMA District One President |
| Name: | ARAGONA MOOSE LODGE 1198 |
| E-mail address: | hdavidd64@aol.com |
| Comments: | On Behalf Of the Board Of Officers, Members and Co-Workers of Aragona Lodge we send our Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. Matt will truely be missed by all God Bless and may he rest in peace.
David Driscoll Governor Aragona Village Lodge 1198 |
| Name: | bryan shinault pam bush |
| E-mail address: | fanofskinz@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | sorry to hear about matt he was a good man and great to the moose association our prays and thoughts go out to the family. Matt will be deeply missed by all.Bryan Shinault and Pam Bush Richmond Lakeside 1714 |
| Name: | Black Diamond Legion 122 |
| E-mail address: | packh@smyth.net |
| Comments: | Legion president Ben Fergusin and the board of officers of Black Diamond Legion would like to express our condolances to the family of Matt Grove. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.We all thought a lot of Matt. |
| Name: | Pulaski Moose Lodge 2087 |
| E-mail address: | lodge2087@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Rae: We wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. May the tears from your eyes flow into a river of wonderful memories of the greatiest man ever. Our conversations the good and bad :) will forever be missed. Our lodge appreciated such a privlege to know a wonderful man and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Eddie W. Edwards (Administrator) and The Pulaski Moose Lodge members |
| Name: | Ken & Martha Robinette |
| E-mail address: | robinettek@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae and Family we are sorry to hear about Matt a good friend and Moose Brother may he rest in peace,bless you and family. Ken Robinette Roanoke Moose Lodge 284 |
| Name: | Sandston Chapter #569 |
| E-mail address: | Chapter569@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | The co-workers of Sandston Chapter send our heartfilled prayers to the Grove family. Matt was truly a "brother" to us. His dedication in assisting our chapter and other VA. chapters was greatfully appreciated. He will be missed by us all ---- "until we meet again" ---- "the Lord watch between me and thee".
Sandston Board of Officers & Co-workers |
| Name: | Front Royal WOTM #1194 |
| E-mail address: | chapter1194@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Our love, thoughts and prayers to the family of Matt. He was special to us @ the Front Royal Chapter. He will be missed . Please let us know if we can be of help or assistance in any way. |
| Name: | Vienna Moose Lodge 1896 |
| E-mail address: | lodge1896@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | All of our members at Vienna Moose Lodge are mourning the loss of Matt.
Mr. Grove was one of the most wonderful people within the Virginia Moose Association. His dedication to the LOOM through his hard work made us all better. He was always true to our current board and our past board members and governors. Not only was he a counselor to many of us, he was also a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Grove Family. C. Thomas, Vienna 1896 |
| Name: | Nadine Hodges |
| E-mail address: | nadineehodges@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae and the Grove family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you,Bless you in this time of grief. Matt was a great person and will be deeply miss. God must of needed a hard worker and called him home; at last he is at peace. Love and best wishes to your family. |
| Name: | mary shull |
| E-mail address: | mshull24@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae, I was sadden to here about Matt passing he will be greatly missed Iknow that loosing someone at this time of year is always is the hardest. But we must rembember that although God gave us a gift of his son,he aslo gave us another speical gift, and that was having Matt around to share is love with others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
| Name: | David and Donna Jewell |
| E-mail address: | JewellD52@aol.com |
| Comments: | We have lost a good friend, and he will be missed by many. His dedication and comittment for our fraternity was truly overwhelming especially over these past few years. Know that he is now at peace and no longer suffering.
He is with our heavenly Father -- smiling and singing his favorite songs. May God be with you throughtout the days ahead. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers --- always. Donna & David |
| Name: | Connie Critzer, Sr. Regent, Charlottesville Chapter 731 |
| E-mail address: | clc6k@virginia.edu |
| Comments: | On behalf of our chapter, we extend our deepest sorrow to the Grove family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. |
| Name: | Gilbert "Duck" Scruggs |
| E-mail address: | clc6k@virginia.edu |
| Comments: | My deepest sympathy goes out to the Grove family. Matt was always a big help to me during my past tenure as Governor and Administrator of Charlottesville Lodge 1728. He will certainly be missed. |
| Name: | Jeff & Judy Gilliam |
| E-mail address: | jefscoot@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Although I never got to know Matt as well as I would have liked, he has been an inspiration and a man to look up to since i joined the Moose. The best way I can honor him is to keep working as hard as I can to keep this fraternity he loved so much moving forward into the future. May he rest in peace and God be with his family. |
| Name: | Gilbert "Duck" Scruggs |
| E-mail address: | clc6k@virginia.edu |
| Comments: | My deepest sympathy goes out to the Grove family. Matt was always a big help to me during my past tenure as Governor and Administrator of Charlottesville Lodge 1728. He will certainly be missed. |
| Name: | DOROTHY BILLER |
| E-mail address: | MANCHESTER CHAPTER 1078 |
| Comments: | MATT WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. HE WAS ADMIRED BY EVERYONE. I WILL SURELY MISS HIS WARM SMILE.I PRAY GOD WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BLESS YOU. |
| Name: | Wally and Dianne Johnson |
| E-mail address: | wally.johnson@navy.mil or walwrld@netzero.net |
| Comments: | Rae and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of probably the greatest loss you have experienced. I have so many fond memories of Matt as I am sure you do also. Matt had to scold me diplomatically a couple of times and I learned from those experiences as well as having the chance of emulating his actions and mannerisms. Both Dianne and I loved and respected him and may he rest in loving peace and kindness with his Lord. |
| Name: | Shenandoah Lodge2176 |
| E-mail address: | lodge2176@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your great loss. |
| Name: | Bonnie and Gene Sine |
| E-mail address: | gsine@virginiafruit.com |
| Comments: | Rae and family:
Bonnie and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our Friend. Matt was a person who we could always talk with and get much needed advice. He will be missed by all who knew him especially his family and the Moose fraternity. Please know we are here if we can help in any way. Bonnie and Gene |
| Name: | Rodger and Juice |
| E-mail address: | lodge2172@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | We will miss a true Moose Brother who cared for our purpose in the Fraternity. Matt has left a little something for all of us in this State, to carry on toward making our journey in life of being Moose members. God be with the family during this time and always.
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| Name: | Shenandoah lodge2176 |
| E-mail address: | lodge2176@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | OUR THOUGHTS,PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE GROVE FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED |
| Name: | Tim and Kathy Rea |
| E-mail address: | kathyrea1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Rae and Girls;
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Matt has taught us courage and graciousness in his battle with his illness and with this courage and graciousness we say Goodbye. With Love and Hugs Tim and Kathy |
| Name: | Timberville 2335/Chapter 2022 |
| E-mail address: | kittykayrow1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Rae, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest in peace, Matt. We will miss you.
Brothers and Co-Workers Timberville 2335/Chapter 2022 |
| Name: | Alexa Gail Wilson |
| E-mail address: | buttonsandbows13@aol.com |
| Comments: | My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was an inspiration to many and will be missed. Matt had a laugh that captured your attention and an infectious smile.
Alexa Gail Recorder Williamsburg 1755 |
| Name: | Dallas W. Leamon |
| E-mail address: | dwleamon@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have known and worked with Matt for many years in my career as a Moose Member. Although we sometimes didn't see eye to eye, I could always expect a straight forward and honest answer. He was one of the most powerful speakers I have ever known and as far as I'm concerned one of the Finest Leaders the fraternity has ever had. He will be sadly missed by me and many, many more. May He Rest In Peace.
Dallas W. Leamon Roanoke Moose Family Center #284 |
| Name: | Kevin M Pewtherer |
| E-mail address: | kpewtherer@aol.com |
| Name: | David & Anne Cramer |
| E-mail address: | ragboat@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Matt was an inspiration and a great source of wisdom to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed. |
| Name: | Verona Moose Familt Center 2172 |
| E-mail address: | verona lodge 2172 @mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | On Behalf Of the Board Of Officers and Co-Workers we sent our Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Matt. He will truely be missed by all God Bless.
Mannuel(Manny)Propst Governor Doris Driver Senior Regant Rodger Huffman Administrator VMA State Treasurer |
| Name: | Mannuel(Manny)Propst |
| E-mail address: | manny.propst@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Prayers from our Family to yours in this difficult time may God comfort you. |
| Name: | Paul Worley |
| E-mail address: | lodge1966@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Matt Grove Family: Rae, Matt was a good friend, devoted Moose member, and most of all I respected his courage with his long fought battle of sickness. Matt will be missed by many. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Paul Worley Washington County Moose#1966 |
| Name: | Harold & Mary Embrey |
| E-mail address: | dyeman1@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Rae and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the very difficult time. Matt was a good man and great Fraternalist and will be missed by many. With deepest sympathy. Harold and Mary Embrey |
| Name: | Jack & Phyllis Tinsman |
| E-mail address: | pathjt@sccoast.net |
| Name: | Jack & Phyllis Tinsman |
| E-mail address: | pathjt@sccoast.net |
| Comments: | We have lost a dear friend and a great, great Moose leader.
Our friendship goes well beyond our Moose realationship. I remember the Sat. nights at the Berryville Moose with the "Royaltones" as well as Matt being a part of the best ritual staff that ever came from Virginia. God Bless all of Matt's family, his Mother, his daughter and Grandchildren and most of all his wonderful wife and BEST FRIEND Rae. He will never be forgotten. |
| Name: | FRAN WADE |
| E-mail address: | CASINOPUNK@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | RAE & FAMILY
DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. MATT WILL BE SADLY MISSED.GOD BLESS |
| Name: | FRAN WADE |
| E-mail address: | casinopunk@aol.com |
| Name: | Ralph Castle |
| E-mail address: | hillman996@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae & Family: Matt will be missed by many, a true friend, special Moose Member and will never be forgotten.
May loving memories comfort you and bring you peace and strength in the coming days. Also, I am praying the grace of God will carry you and your girls through this difficult time. Ralph Castle, Washington County Family Moose Lodge#1966 |
| Name: | Cynthia Putnam |
| E-mail address: | grannyputnam@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My thoughts and prayers are with Rae, Dana, Kari and Kara and the family on Matt's passing. Matt and I go back a long way...Moose as youngsters, school,band,family friends, and back again to Moose as adults. Our defending circle has definitely been broken and he will be missed. Until we meet again. |
| Name: | Peck & Pat Seader |
| E-mail address: | peckseader@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae, we send you and your family love and strengh in this s sad time,take care and God bless. |
| Name: | Chuck & Charlene Lorenz |
| E-mail address: | moose4me@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae: Our sadness with the loss of Matt is shared with you. He was a tremendous influence to me and all of my achievements. His understanding of the Moose fraternity surely underscored what a great husband and father he was to your family. Maybe now he can get his golf game together with all the great legends thta he will be alongside. God bless! |
| Name: | chuck/charlene lorenz |
| E-mail address: | moose4me@aol.com |
| Comments: | rae. our sincere thoughts go out to you and your family. He provided me with so much inspiration over many a year and I will miss him as well. Now he can get his golf game in order with all the other legends. Our prayers are with you during these sad times! |
| Name: | Blue Ridge Moose Lodge 2135/Chapter 2233 |
| E-mail address: | Lodge2135@Mooseunits.Org |
| Comments: | Rae, Blue Ridge Lodge and Chapter has you and your entire family in our prayers |
| Name: | Ralph Hise |
| E-mail address: | rjhise23@aol.com |
| Comments: | So very sorry to hear of Mat's passing but we are assured he is at piece with his maker and my God Jesus Christ!!!!! |
| Name: | Paul & Denise Clausen |
| E-mail address: | paul.clausen.ctr@navy.mil |
| Comments: | God Bless and may he rest in peace! |
| Name: | Ron Downey |
| E-mail address: | rundown@shentel.net |
| Comments: | Our hearts are empty and full of sadness because of the lost of our friend Brother Matt Grove. He will be missed by all. RIP my friend! |
| Name: | John & Bonny Tate |
| E-mail address: | hattrus@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae, our hearts go out to you and your family. We have lost a great friend and our fraternity has lost a great leader. He was the kind of man you wnted to have as a friend nd the kind of friend you wanted to be to others. God Bless you and yours in your time of sorrow. We will all miss him. RIP Matt. |
| Name: | Tony & Doreen Wallace |
| E-mail address: | 2wallaces@comcast.net |
| Comments: | We have lost a wonderful friend. He was a great inspiration to many of us. We'll miss he wonderful smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rae and his family. God bless you. |
| Name: | Shenandoah Moose Legion#47 |
| E-mail address: | jeffrohrbaugh@ymail.com |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. From the officers of Shenandoah Moose Legion#47. |
| Name: | Buddy Robinson |
| E-mail address: | buddyrobinson41@verizon.net |
| Comments: | We have lost a great friend and leader. Rae and family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless you during this time of lost.
God Bless Buddy |
| Name: | Martin & Karin Mills |
| E-mail address: | volleshaus@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. The world and the fraternity has lose a great mentor and friend he will be greatly missed.Matt always had soft words and great advise and guidence for all, his wisdom is a great loss. Matt will always be carried in everyones heart that met him and when his name is mentiond it will bring a smile to everyones face.
God has him in his kingdom and hopefully we will get to be with Matt again God Bless and R.I.P. |
| Name: | Paul Davis |
| E-mail address: | p.h.davis@comcasr.net |
| Comments: | The ferternity lost a great leander and all in Virginia lost a great friend. Matt will always be with us as he had a everlasting effect on our daily lives and conduct. |
| Name: | Smyth Co.Moose 1004 |
| E-mail address: | C.werkheiser@embarqmail.com |
| Comments: | Members and board of officers of Smyth Co. Lodge would like to extend sympathy to the family of Matt Grove.Please know you all are in our prayers.Matt was a great guy and we enjoyed working with him. |
| Name: | Barbara Lawson |
| E-mail address: | lawsonb8@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Always remember the good things. God only takes the best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Matt was a great man and all will remember his great smile. |
| Name: | Ted & Barbara Hensley |
| E-mail address: | GEI_INC1@COX.NET |
| Comments: | In this time of sorrow we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Matt's family. There will no more pain and suffering. May He Rest in Peace.
Roanoke Moose Family Center #284 |
| Name: | Angel & Dinah Martingez Jr |
| E-mail address: | amartyjr@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and a prayer for him, from each one of us tonight, will help him on his way. He belongs to God now, he will surely be missed by all of those he leaves behind. God bless: MATT GROVE |
| Name: | DEBORAH AND ED GIBSON |
| E-mail address: | bareangel2@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rea Ed and myself and the Ashland W.O.T.Mand LOOM are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time .Matt will be greatly missed by all. Senior Regent and Jr. Governor |
| Name: | Altavista Moose Lodge 1433 |
| E-mail address: | lodge1433@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Matt. He will be truly missed. |
| Name: | Herman and Carol Meredith, Jr. |
| Comments: | hermanmeredith1119@yahoo.com
Ray and Family - We have all lost a true friend, The Moose Fraternity, The Virginia Moose Association will have a very hard time filling Matts shoes. May Matt rest in peace. Love to all. Fraternally, Herman and Carol Pilgrim Newport News #1119 |
| Name: | Front Royal Lodge 829 |
| E-mail address: | lodge829@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | To Matt's Family we offer our prayers and in this time of sorrow want you all to know that your Lodge is here for you! |
| Name: | Bob & Marge Morello |
| E-mail address: | kb2rdm@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Rae, to you and the girls Marge and I would like to send our prayers and we know that Matt is now at peace with our Lord and and soon we will all be with him in glory.
God Bless Bob and Marge Morello |
| Name: | Timothy E. Coleman, Sr |
| E-mail address: | tecsr40@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | We mourn the loss of Matt. He was an inspiration to our fraternity, a beloved friend and confidant. We will miss you. |
| Name: | Scott Jachode |
| E-mail address: | lodge715@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Matt was very influential in all my endeavors within this fraternity. I could always count on a straight and supportive answer to the day to day issues faced as committee chairman and as administrator. He will be greatly missed by myself and all of us at Lynchburg #715. Our condolences go out to the family and friend of this great fraternalist. |
| Name: | Larry W Stocks |
| E-mail address: | larrystocks2@aol.comRae |
| Comments: | Rae,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.If ever I can be of assistance, please let me know. Larry |
| Name: | Billy & Dee Britt |
| E-mail address: | bbritt4@cox.net |
| Comments: | May it help in your times of sadness to know we are thinking of you and share your sorrow. |
| Name: | Kathy & John Paul jones |
| E-mail address: | Jkathyhome@aol.com |
| Comments: | Matt was a very good friend to the people of Vinton Moose Lodge 1121, he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless and keep you. |
| Name: | Vince and Zada Reardon |
| Comments: | Our thoughts are with you and the childred. We in the Moose Family have lost a very dear friend and leader. You are in our prayers. |
| Name: | Jim Hale |
| E-mail address: | jhale@mooseintl.org |
| Comments: | Rae,
MY deepest sympathies to you and your family. I lost a true friend in Matt and we shared a lot through the years. Jim Hale Regional Manager MD DE DC WV |
| Name: | Ron & Harriet Mohr |
| E-mail address: | hmohr5@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dear Rae and family, our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing; we feel truly honored to call you our friends. Our fraternity will miss Matt dearly as he was a very compassionate and caring leader of our Virginia Moose Family. May God bless you during this sad time, and know that we are here for you. Matt is now at peace and no longer suffering. We will miss his smile and honest words. We send our love to you all. |
| Name: | Beryl & Danny Williams, Sr. |
| E-mail address: | DannyWMoose@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | From Berkeley Springs, WV Lodge and Chapter - Our Prayers go out to the Wife and Family. Matt is at Peace now and forever. He will be greatly missed in more ways than their is room here. God Bless, Matt ! |
| Name: | Jack and Mikie Hall |
| E-mail address: | jaxs52@cox.net |
| Comments: | Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out for all the family.May God bless and keep you through this time of sorrow and let your tears be few,For he is with the Lord now.. There is no better place.. |
| Name: | Walkerton moose 2679 |
| E-mail address: | lodge2679@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | From all members at the lodge send our Deepest Symathy to Rae & the Family ,Matt will be truly missed our prayers go out to you' Walkerton moose 2679 |
| Name: | Bobby Gibbs sr |
| E-mail address: | lodge2679@mooseunits.org |
| Comments: | Pat & I ; send our deepest symathy to Rae & family ,matt was a big inspration for me ,and we have went throught a lot together {matt & me },I will remember him for ever,and the VMA,and the moose Fraternity have lost a great person,and a great moose leader, he was a dear friend to me , Rae & Family will be in our hearts ,plus we are here for you. Deepest Symathy Bobby &Pat Gibbs sr |
| Name: | Mike and Donna Arrington |
| E-mail address: | lite4u50@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | What a tremendous lose the Moose family has suffered with the passing of Matt. He will always be remembered as one of the most dedicated, hard working, and true believer of this fraternity. Our thoughts and prayers to Rae and the entire family. I am very honored to call Matt a friend, mentor and brother. |
| Name: | Don and Susan Ridenhour |
| E-mail address: | Salem2573@msn.com |
| Comments: | So sad to hear the news. Matt was a great friend and mentor. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rae and the family. |
| Name: | Gary Jacobs |
| E-mail address: | georgegjacobs@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae,Plaese except my synpathy and condolences to you and your family. I will miss Matt since we were born on the same day just hours apart it made me feel a little bit closer to him. I pray god gives you the support and comfort that you need at this time.
Gary Jacobs Governor Norfolk 39 Vice Pres. Moose Legion 199 |
| Name: | Michael S. Harris |
| E-mail address: | 1971mooseman@myway.com |
| Comments: | My condolences to the family. Matt will be greatly missed. |
| Name: | Ron & Sharon Watkin |
| E-mail address: | ron.watkin@comcast .net |
| Comments: | What a loss to all of us are thoughts an prayers are with you and your Family Matt will be missed by so many people |
| Name: | Connie Jacobs |
| E-mail address: | concettarjacobs@aol.com |
| Comments: | Where Angels Fly
Where Angels fly, the Light is pure. Where Angels fly, Love lights the sky. Where Angels fly, Music fills the air. To where Angels fly is where he will be. To find him just look to the sky and Feel the Love that lights the sky. Listen to the Music that fills the air. He is the Angel flying in the sky. This poem was written in Honor of Matt. Rae and Family, your loss is shared by all of us. We are only a phone call away. |
| Name: | Bonnie Frye |
| E-mail address: | lbfrye@shentel.net |
| Comments: | From the Mount Jackson Lodge 979 and the Mount Jackson Chapter 1403.....We are shocked and saddened to hear of Matt's passing....he was truly a dedicated moose member and will be missed. He was also a good family man and a lot of us remember himas a truly greta musician who gave us all some great memories....rest in peace
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| Name: | LURAY FAMILY CENTER MOOSE LODGE 1413/CHAPTER 1647 |
| E-mail address: | LURAY#1413@MOOSEPAGES.ORG/ |
| Comments: | WE THE MEMBERS OF LURAY FAMILY CENTER, MOOSE LODGE 1413/CHAPTER 1647 REGRET THE LOSS OF OUR BROTHER MATT. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. GOD SPEED...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
G.R. ANDERSON - JESSE PROFFITT ROY & IRENE SOMMERS ALL MEMBERS OF THE LURAY MOOSE LODGE 1413/CHAPTER 1647 |
| Name: | Mike&Kellie Davis |
| E-mail address: | mwdpops@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Rae,Our prayers are with you and your entire family.Mat will be truly missed. |
| Name: | Harley Pack |
| E-mail address: | packh@smyth.net |
| Comments: | Matt was a good friend.It was an honor to work with him in the membership department.He will be missed by all who knew him. |
| Name: | andy dooley |
| E-mail address: | piedmontasa@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I wish to extend my deepest sympaathy to the Grove Family.
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| Name: | George C Warrington |
| E-mail address: | g.warrington@verizon.net |
| Comments: | The Fraternity Has lost a True leader & frarernalist! My heart and prayers go out to his wife Rae & family.
Matt You will be missed god speed & god bless |
| Name: | Mike & Gerry Thompson |
| E-mail address: | manchester699@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Rae & Family,
What a loss for us all! A Leader, A Friend and a true Fraternalist. He will be deeply missed but he is now at peace and no longer suffering from pain. He is now in the hands of the Lord and pain free. May he rest in Peace and may the Lord Bless all of you in your time of need. Mike & Gerry Manchester #699 |
| Name: | Bobby & Donna Smith |
| E-mail address: | dsmiths1@cox.net |
| Comments: | Rae
Matt will be missed in a big way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & the family. |
| Name: | Ray & Barbie Wright |
| E-mail address: | brwright123@cox.net |
| Comments: | We lost a wonderful man in Matt today......He was a brother....He was a Friend....He Lived is life for his family & the Moose.....He was Moose. I hope that someday I will be half the man he was. He was always honest & fair with me. He gave me advice when I needed it. He was always there for me. We will miss him greatly, for no one will ever replace him. All we can ever hope for is to follow his leed and be the best at what we do, be honest, be fair and always strive to make the Moose something to be proud of, foe he is looking down on us with his support........Love you Matt .....Miss you.....RIP |
| Name: | Ann Lallande |
| Comments: | Rae, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Matt was very speical and will be missed by so many people. |
| Name: | Bob and Peggy Blankenship |
| E-mail address: | princesschidog@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rae, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you, please let us know.
Bob and Peggy |
| Name: | Dennis & Philemine Harlow |
| E-mail address: | ibstumpy2@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Rae and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Matt will be sorely missed by many. |
| Name: | SUFFOLK MOOSE LODGE |
| E-mail address: | JEBYRUM@VERIZON.NET |
| Comments: | WE THE MEMBERS OF SUFFOLK LODGE 141 AND CHAPTER 1315 REGRET THE LOSS OF MATT. MATT WAS A GREAT LEADER AND A GREAT GUY IN GEMERAL. HE WILL BE MISSED BY THE SUFFOLK MOOSE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHOSE LIVES MATT TOUCHED OVER THE YEARS.
JESSE E. BYRUM & LOIS MARSHALL SANDY WRIGHT, RECORDER |
| Name: | Kelly and Tammy Huffman |
| E-mail address: | ut2huf@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | He was a good man and a very good friend. He will be missed by many. We Love you Matt |
| Name: | SUFFOLK MOOSE LODGE |
| E-mail address: | JEBYRUM@VERIZON.NET |
| Comments: | WE THE MEMBERS OF SUFFOLK LODGE 141 AND CHAPTER 1315 REGRET THE LOSS OF MATT. MATT WAS A GREAT LEADER AND A GREAT GUY IN GEMERAL. HE WILL BE MISSED BY THE SUFFOLK MOOSE FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL WHOSE LIVES MATT TOUCHED OVER THE YEARS.
JESSE E. BYRUM & LOIS MARSHALL SANDY WRIGHT, RECORDER |
| Name: | Dennis & Philemine Harlow |
| E-mail address: | ibstumpy2@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Rae and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for weeks to come, may God keep you all strong. Matt will surely be missed.
Dennis and Phil |
| Name: | Guy and Phyllis Barker |
| E-mail address: | mlcfaith@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Phyllis and I are saddened to hear about Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, Rae. He is in good hands now.
Guy and "Phy" |
| Name: | Donnie Maddox and Eloise Bowling |
| E-mail address: | donniemoose@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | We extend our deepest sympathy to the Grove family. Matt was an exceptional friend and Moose Brother. He had the uncanny ability to remember the names of everyone he came in contact with. He was truly devoted to the fraternity and he will surely be missed. |
| Name: | Jo Winslow |
| E-mail address: | jtw2312@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Rae,
My sincere prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. It has been less than a year since I lost my dear husband of almost 65 years. I truly share your sorrow. Matt will be missed by all who knew him. Not only will he be missed by family and friends, Matt left a big space in out fraternity. Fraternally, Jo Winslow |
| Name: | Robbie & Phyllis Robertson |
| E-mail address: | robbie.robertson51@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Rae:
Please know our prayers are with you and your family. The Moose lossed a great leader. Matt is in a better place and no more suffering. |
| Name: | Don W and Theresa M Bailey |
| E-mail address: | sargedwb@aol.com |
| Comments: | To Rae and family
We are so very sorry for your lost. Matt was a good man and moose member. He would always take time to speak when he seen us. He will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Gloucester Moose Family Center 886 |
| Name: | Nick and Sandy Krajacich |
| E-mail address: | dsg9899@aol.com |
| Comments: | Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rea and her family. It is hard to say goodbye to someone so special, but remember you are not alone in your sadness. We are thinking of you and sharing the memories of Matt's life and the sorrow of your loss. |
| Name: | Christine Ebersole |
| E-mail address: | Durangostarr@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I found out from someone at my local lodge (1514 Hampton, VA). My heart goes out to you and your family in this very sad time. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. He is with those that has passed as well and he soon will be in the promise land behind those pearly gates. |
| Name: | Dave Bardon |
| E-mail address: | dfbardon@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My deepest sympanthy to Rae and the entire Grove family. Matt was the epotome of what every Moose Member shouldtry to be. Matt was kind to me over the years and was always redy to offer great advise on any question or problem I had. May Matt rest in peace and enter into the Kingdom of the Lord rejoicing.
Dave Bardon |
| Name: | Ed & Bea Moneypenny |
| E-mail address: | beamoneypenny@charter.net |
| Comments: | Dear Rae & Family,
We are all saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know that Matt is at peace and not suffering any longer. Now that he is with God he will watch over each of you as your own special Angel. Every time you see a butterfly or see a rose in bloom may it remind you of your love and bring you comfort. Love & prayers, Ed & Bea |
| Name: | Mary Parris |
| E-mail address: | maryparris@centurylink.net |
| Comments: | Now Luke has a GREAT Moose member to discuss Moose up there with him. I was in complete shock in hearing the news. I am so very sorry and will keep Rae and Family in my prayers. With Love |
| Name: | Bob & Pat Maxey |
| E-mail address: | bpmax569@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Rae, know that we are deeply saddened by Matt's passing. At the same time, we are overjoyed to know he is no longer in pain or suffering. He will now lend his sweet voice to the Heavenly Choir. My friend, you, the girls and the grandchildren will be in our thoughts and prayers for many days to come. Our love, thoughts and prayers, Bob & Pat |
| Name: | Rusty & Marie Byrd |
| E-mail address: | r1m2@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Rae and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. Matt will be forever remembered and missed not only as a good friend but for all the good he has done for our Association and Fraternity. |
| Name: | Cheryl Danielsen |
| E-mail address: | cdaniels11@juno.com |
| Comments: | Rae my condolences go out to you and your family. Matt was not only a good friend but someone you could talk to when ever you needed to talk. He will be missed deeply by many members of no only our Association but by the others that had contact with him. I was saddened when I heard the news today but I know that know he is in a better place and not feeling any pain. May the Lord watch over you and your family. I always say when I see a Moose or a deer near your home that it is someon wacthing over you still. Keep an eye out for this. |
| Name: | Barbara J. Bryce |
| E-mail address: | b.bryce117@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Matt was an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to know
him. My deepest sympathy to Rae and the family. God Bless you Matt, his family and friends. |
| Name: | Jim Wiles |
| E-mail address: | shirleyewiles@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have known Mat for years. It always impressed me that he knew my name everytime we ran into each other. It is a very sad time. Our prayers go with him.
Jim Wiles Vice President, Blue Ridge Moose Legion #82 Jr. Governor, Moose Lodge #1470 |
| Name: | Minnie & Doug Slayton |
| E-mail address: | Slayton66@ntelos.net |
| Name: | Joyce and Toby Tyler |
| E-mail address: | tobyt1999@aol.com |
| Comments: | Fairwell to a very special friend. You have been a close friend to both of us for over twenty years and you will surely be missed. Rae, may God be with you and your children in your time of sorrow. |
| Name: | RICHARD & NORMA SHOEMAKER |
| E-mail address: | shoeme@comcast.net |
| Comments: | IT WAS A TRUE PLEASURE KNOWING MATT, WE BOTH HAVE ADMIRED HIM A GREAT DEAL HE WAS ONE OF OUR GREATEST INFLUENCES IN THIS GREAT MOOSE FRATERNITY FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE . OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY ALL OF HIS MOOSE BROTHERWS AND SISTERS AND ALL OF HIS CLOSEST FRIENDS OF WHICH I CONSIDER MYSELF ONE . HE WAS A TRUE INSPRATION MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
THINKING OF YOU. RICHARD AND NORMA SHOEMAKER |
| Name: | LESLIE LAWSON |
| E-mail address: | BUCKET2605@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | SORRY FOR YOUR AND OUR LOSS RAY. MATT WAS THE BEST MAN I'VE HAD THE HONOR TO MEET IN MY LIFE. IF I CAN DO ANYTHING PLEASE ASK. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. BUCKETHEAD
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| Name: | Calvin & Pinkney Greene |
| E-mail address: | calvinegreene@aol.com |
| Comments: | Our thoughts and prayers go out too Rae and her family in this time of sadness. Matt was a true and dedicated Moose and will be greatly missed. |
| Name: | JIM SEAMAN |
| E-mail address: | i70005@verizon.net |
| Comments: | MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE
FAMILY OF MATEER GROVE JR. MAY THE GOOD LORD TAKE A LIKING TO MATT AS HE ENTERS THE HALLS OF HEAVEN. |