Chad Edward Grover, 35

Chad Edward Grover died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 30, 1971, in Park Rapids, Minn., to Linda and Dale Grover, Chad spent his childhood in Park Rapids where he earned his Eagle Scout rank. He attended Park Rapids High School, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in architecture from Montana State University, where he belonged to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Chad married Tina Beck in 1996. Shortly after the birth of their second child, the family moved from Brainerd, Minn., to Whitefish.

Chad was founder of Grover & Company Architectural Firm in Whitefish. He was active in the City of Whitefish, Rotary, and Ducks Unlimited and was a member of the Architectural Review Committee and AIA.

His friends will remember him for his love of hunting, fishing, golf and hockey.

Chad is survived by his wife, Tina; his two children, Mackenzie Ann and Ian Edward; his mother, Linda, his father, Dale and his brother, Kevin; mother- and father-in-law, Mary Ann and Ken Beck; sister- and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Ryan Beam; his grandmothers, Vi Grover and Bernice Dorsey; many special aunts, uncles and cousins; and his hunting buddy, Ace.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Christ Lutheran Church located at 5150 River Lakes Parkway, Whitefish.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Interstate Bank in the children's names.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Chad's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Chad's guest book.