Birth date: Jan 8, 1931 Death date: Apr 4, 2016
Ellen Groh, 85, of Sarasota, FL, passed away April 4, 2016. Ellen was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 8, 1931. Her parents, Oscar and Ada Groh, preceded her in death. After High School Ellen spent one year at Bob Jones Unive Read Obituary
She was the very best dorm mother! She had a twinkle in her eye and took the girls 'pranks' very well. She had a wonderful laugh. I can picture her even now giving a devotional meeting in the hallway standing behind the ironing board.
In 2003 three representatives of Faith Bible Church in Cincinnati (Randy Burton, Ed Jones, Lyle Kelly) visited Zambia to complete a project in Ndola. While in that neck of the woods, we visited with Ellen. She recounted some of her days as a nurse in the "bush," and gave us an illustration of how much effort was require to "just live there" -- getting safe drinking water. It was a low-tech, multi-step process that she described in detail. It gave us an appreciation of her dedication and tenacity. My wife Anne and I enjoyed chatting with Ellen whenever we were in the Bradenton/Sarasota area to visit Ed and Karen Jones. We are glad that she is finally "home."
Ellen Christine Groh, will always be "Miss Groh" to me. From fall of 1968 to fall of 1970, she was my dorm mother in the girls dormitory at Detroit Bible College. She was the first adult in my life, that showed a genuine interest in me. I did everything I could to bend the rules, push her buttons, and violate my curfew. She always heard me come in no matter how quietly I tiptoed up the stairs, (3 flights). She was a pro when it came to combining discipline and love. I'll never forget how it made me feel...knowing that she cared. I didn't keep up with her over the years, but I never forgot what an important person she was in my life at that time. If anyone is deserving of eternal rest, it's my Miss Groh.
Joyce Clements Goldman
We have found memories of Hellen being at FBC many times. Our few visits to the nursing home were enjoyable. We know she is absent from the body and at home with the Lord. Our sympathy to the family.
Ken and Marilyn
