In Memory
Michael Joseph Gruver
January 3, 1947 - December 29, 2020
Michael Joseph Gruver
Michael Joseph Gruver, passed away peacefully at Chandler Hall Hospice Pavillion on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, he was 73. Michael was born on January 3, 1947, and was raised for his whole life in Trevose, PA. He attended Bensalem Township School District and enjoyed being apart of the Boy Scouts of America, beginning as a cub scout through to Eagle Scout. He was an avid outdoorsman, with passions for both hunting and fishing. Michael was wonderful at oil painting. He had an easy-going manner and a great sense of humor, he was loved by all who met him.
Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Ann Gruver (Kozlowski), parents Joseph B. Gruver and Clara S. Gruver (Schreiber), and brother-in-law’s David M. Newcomer and Harry E. Loessy. Michael will be deeply missed by his siblings Martha G. Loessy (Gruver), Mary E. Newcomer (Gruver) and Grace S. Yaeger (Gruver), and his brother-in-law James J. McFadden and Adolph Kozlowski. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Chandler Hall Pavillion Hospice nursing staff for their professional and caring administration of their duties.
Relatives and friends are invited to Michael’s graveside service at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery 1215 Super Hwy, Langhorne, PA 19047, on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 11 am.
William J. Severns (1964)
Mike, Rest Easy, my friend...until we can laugh once again, together, as we did so often in the halls of BHS. Will remember you always.
Shirley Anne Neitzel (Lefferts) (1964)
Mike's passing leaves more sadness for the end of 2020. Knew him from school, and he was a great guy. Mike was very charming, and a gentleman. A few years ago, Mike and I did a little exchange of banter on The Message Forum about the school's Alma Mater. He made the comment that maybe we should update the school song to something more uplifting. I thought it was funny that he even mentioned the song, as many had made that same comment through the years. I told Mike that my uncle had entered a contest to choose the school's Alma Mater, and it was his song that was chosen. My uncle was a student who graduated from Bensalem in 1930 - a much different time period. I agreed with Mike. Mike immediately apologized to me. That is just the type of person Mike was. He was considerate of others. He told me that he was just trying to get a conversation going on The Forum. We had a little laugh about the song after our conversations. I suggested it be changed to the Beach Boys' "Be True to Your School" - but that would be our time period of the 60s, and today's students might not care for that song. Mike will be another classmate who will be sorely missed from our tightly-knit 1964 graduating class. My condolences to Mike's family and friends. Mike will be remembered as a very nice person. I am glad to have known him.
Micheal Ebner (1964)
Prayers going out for Mike and his family. I met Mike when we started 1st grade together at Trevose Elememtary School. Turned out Mike/Michael was a popular name that year. There were 7 Michael's in the class and our teachers name was Mrs. MiMichael. Talking about confusing when 'Mike' was called upon during class.
We played Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball together. Mike was always so friendly and upbeat. I don't remember him being 'not friendly' with anyone. I remember being envious in 1st grade because he wore dungarees to school. (remember dungarees before they became jeans). I thried leaving her house one morning in dungarees and my mother marched me right back to my room to put proper clothes on for going to school.
We lost touch after high school, but it's still so sad to hear of his passing. God Bless, Mike.
William J. Mahoney (1964)
Many fond memories of Mike. A kind and great man / friend who will be missed but never forgotten.
David Clee (1964)
Wondering how you say goodbye to a lifelong friend ,Someone who your first phone call everyday when you were 5 yrs old went to him wanting to know when he was coming out to play , Someone who you hung around with everyday after school ,someone who you trusted more then anyone else with all your secrets Someone who was your Bestman at your wedding as i was at his ,Someone who is Godfather to your son.Someone who would never speak bad about you no matter what. .All those goodtimes i will never forget .Someone who lie dying in his bed and was looking forward to seeing his wife who had also passed . I think after knowing Mike for 69 yrs you can not say goodbye so Mike R.I.P. See you when its my turn