William Henry Groom

January 22, 1933 ~
May 2, 2022

William Henry Groom, age 89, formerly of Norton Shores and Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Waterford Place in Jenison, Michigan. Bill was born in Grand Rapids in 1933 to Layton and Minnie (Baldwin) Groom and graduated from Creston High School in 1951. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He married Nova Delores Hughey in 1953 in Grand Rapids and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage until her passing in 2008. Bill began his civilian career as a plant manager for Link Tool & Die before founding his own tool and die company, Dimoco, Inc., in Grand Rapids, running the business with his son, Terry, until retirement. Bill possessed a unique talent for building his own inventions and bringing his designs to life. He will be remembered for his intellect and ability to create or fix anything and his genuine leadership in his business. He obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his family to destinations, especially Mackinac Island. He was a long-time member of Muskegon Yacht Club, enjoying sailing, motor boating, collecting antique cars and motorcycling, riding his Harley Road King into his early 80's. Bill was predeceased by his parents; wife, Nova; siblings, Robert and Raymond Groom; half-siblings, Mertie Groom House, and infant, Gerald Groom. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Brad (Laura) Groom, and Terry (Sue) Groom; daughter, Cindy Groom; grandchildren, Travis Groom, Amanda Emory, Morgan Groom, Parker Groom, and Josh Groom; and sister, Ruth Ann Bohn. There will be a private family memorial with interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona, Michigan at a later date. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Waterford for their care of Bill.

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May 07, 2022 8:02am
Bill was my husband’s next door neighbor at Waterford Memory Care and they sat at the same dining table. He was a gentleman, always thanking the employees who helped him and he was appreciative of all the Waterford staff. I enjoyed his quiet demeanor. My condolences to your family. Dee Mitchell

- Deanna Mitchell

May 04, 2022 5:35pm
Terry, so very sorry for your loss. I am glad I had to chance to work for both you and Bill. early on, Bill was worried that he would pass away at an early age, like his father. Glad to see that his worries were in vain, and that he had a longer life than he expected, May you cherish your memories of him and Nova for many years to come.

- Larry DeBlaay

May 03, 2022 5:40pm
Sincere condolences, Brad and Terry. I know your dad was a great inspiration to you both and that he would be proud how you both have excelled in life. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest and may perpetual life shine upon him.

- Robert Lee




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