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Dr. Gary Grover, 83, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Jan. 8, 2026.
He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on May 5, 1942. For 58 years, Gary, a chiropractor, touched and healed so many people throughout his life.
After high school, Gary continued his education, eventually graduating from the National College of Chiropractic in 1967. He met Sandy because he was taking classes with her brother, Sam. Gary and Sandy married on New Year's Eve of 1966 and went on to create a family. They worked together building successful chiropractic practices in Warsaw, Prescott and Phoenix, Ariz. Gary handled the chiropractic, and Sandy handled massage therapy. Gary loved helping people, working right up until a few days before his passing. Gary and Sandy loved to travel and covered the globe, from California to Hawaii, to Cruises to Alaska and the Mediterranean and much more.
Gary enjoyed sports and was particularly good at tennis, later becoming a golfer. Gary had many friendships that lasted decades. Whether it was golfing with his buddies of 25 years or keeping in touch with relatives, Gary was and is loved by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and John Grover.
Gary will be reunited in heaven with his wife of 59 years, Sandra Jane Grover.
They will celebrate their 60th anniversary in enteral bliss in Heaven! Please remember them in your prayers this New Year’s Eve!
He is survived by his brother, Bruce; and sister, Linda; sons: Christopher, Guy and Brandon; grandchildren: Michael, Madison, Jake, Isabella and Connor; and his four-legged companion, Zeus. Vigil service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hansen Mortuary Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, Ariz. Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 9:30 am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix, Ariz.
In lieu of flowers the Grover family asks you donate to Hospice of the Valley, Ryan’s House 110 W. Muhammad Ali Way, Phoenix, AZ 85013-4500 602-200-0768 info@ryanhouse.org. Please visit hansenmortuary.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Vigil Service:
Live Stream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5653472 Recorded Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1154888440
Memorial Mass Service:
Live Stream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5653479 Recorded Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1154888903
