Westley J Hargrove Sr., 74, went to sleep in death on Saturday, April 7, 2007, surrounded by family and friends who deeply loved him. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, baptized on April 11, 1959, serving with the Sheridan Woods Congregation as an Elder up until his death. Surviving Westley are his devoted wife, Willa, his beloved Mother-in law Sallie Tucker of Racine, Sister-in law Anne Johnson of Racine, their children: Westley Jr of Minneapolis, MN, Renee of St. Paul, MN, Charles (Rosa) of Brooklyn Center, MN, Colin (Patricia), and Sally of Racine. Their Grandchildren: Nathaniel, Natalia, and Nehemia of Brooklyn Center, MN. Brothers, William (Sarah) of Philidelphia, PA, Frank (Edna), Walker ( Mary), Samuel Sr., James (Mary) all of Racine, and Sister, Nettie of Columbus, MS. Also surviving are the spiritually adoptive members of the Hargrove family, as well as many loving Nephews and Nieces, Cousins and many, many Friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Celia, Melvin, Jim, Virgil III, Junious, Joseph Thomas, Beatrice, Daisy and Isaac. Brothers and Sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and other family members. Westley’s hope for the future included that of the resurrection. We will miss him deeply, but look forward to him answering the call when ‘all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…”-John 5:28 We also look forward to the time when ‘no one will say I am sick’–Isa 33:24 A Memorial Service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3309 Kearney Avenue, on Friday, April 13, 2007, visitation with friends and family at 3 p.m., the service will begin promptly at 4 p.m. with Colin Scott officiating. The Family wishes to thank the ICU unit Nursing Staff and Respiratory Techs at the Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Hospital, for their care and attention, and a special thanks to Dr. Bader for his excellent skills and direction. Also to Dr. Charles Thomas @ the Mayo Clinic respectively.
Sally Hargrove says
I love and miss you Papa everyday. I miss your laugh your smile, even how you used to pout if you couldn’t get the last word during an argument. Or they way you used to make bird calls and how a some of the robins would fly and land on the driveway trying to follow and respond to your whistles calls. I didn’t think that greiving would be so hard but I hope to see you in paradise. I love and miss you so much Papa at time I feel as though I can’t even breathe. I sure the pain won’t be as bad in time. As you always taught me you can get through anything with Jehovah’s love and guidance, all you have to do is trust in him. Love you always your baby girl, Sally
Sally Hargrove says
Papa, you have been and will always be a parts and heart forever. I miss your laugh nad i also missed cooking and baking for you. Mom and the of the us couldn’t do it. It just wouldn’t have been the same without having you there with us. I look foward to seeing you again.
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Sally Hargrove says
Sally Hargrove says
Well Papa it’s been 1 year and 7 months now. I can’t say that the pain has lessened. There are constanreminders of you everywhere. And now Uncle Walker has passed away last month. Now both of my guys are gone. I love and miss you so much. The family reunion is going to be here in July, and I can’t imagine attending it. Out of 17, only Uncle Sam, Uncle Frank, Uncle James, Uncle William and Aunt Nette are left. As large as our family is, there will be a huge gap looming over the clan.