Donald L. Groves, 91

Donald L. Groves, age 91, passed away Oct. 13, 2023, at his home in Kalispell. He was born April 3, 1932, in Polson to Louis and Mary Groves.

Don attended Polson schools, worked hard on the family farm, and married the love of his life, Alice Elverud, in 1954. Together they raised their family and farmed for many years near Polson. During some of this time, Don also worked at a lumber mill in Seeley Lake and at the Dupuis lumber mill in Polson.

After their children were grown, they farmed in the summers and enjoyed spending their winters as snowbirds in Arizona and Nevada for decades. They moved to Kalispell in more recent years to be closer to family.

Don is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife of 69 years, Alice; son, Forrest Groves (and Colleen); daughter, Dianne Lynn (and Robert); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lou McAlpin and Joyce Pickel, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Groves; his sisters, Shirley Myers and Doris Dupuis; his brother, Gary Groves; and his son, Richard Groves.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.