passing of Cory Gropp
Dear Classmates;
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I notify you all of the tragic passing of Cory Gropp, the younger brother of Teri Gropp Fyffe and older brother Don Gropp.
Many of you may remember Cory from days spent at the home of Teri’s parents, Don and Ginger Gropp. Some of you, like myself, may have had younger brothers and sisters who were in school with Cory as well.
I know that all of our thoughts and love are with the Gropp family at this very difficult time.
I am attaching the notification from the Arizona Republic for those of you who may wish to attend the memorial service.
Regards to you all,
Beth (Tietjen) Paschal
Cory William Gropp
Gropp, Cory William
45, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 23, 2008. Cory is survived by his parents Donald and Virginia Gropp, his soulmate Esther Throckmorton, step-children Brandon and Emma, brother Don Gropp, sister Teri Fyffe and her husband Scott, nephews Michael and Tyler, and niece Lauren. He is also survived by 2 of his best 4-legged friends, Quincy and Zena. Cory was a gentle soul with a loving heart and a contagious sense of humor. He loved traveling with Esther and was a huge Arizona Diamondbacks fan. He was employed at American Fire Equipment where he had many friends. Cory will be sadly missed by all those who dearly loved him. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 7:00pm at Echo Mountain Church, 19051 N. 20th St., Phoenx, AZ 85024 Arrangements will be private. Because of Cory’s love for animals, the family suggests contributions in lieu of flowers be made to Halo Animal Shelter, 5231 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 971-9222 halorescue.org