Timothy Richard Grove

Timothy Richard Grove, 72 of New Bloomfield, MO passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at University Hospital. Tim was born on March 9th, 1950 in Middletown, Ohio to George Richard and Dorothy Marie Grove.

Tim graduated from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio with bachelors in physics and social sciences. He pursued graduate studies in public administration at the University of Maryland – College Park. He completed his masters and PhD in experimental psychology at the University of Missouri – Columbia, and a second PhD in counseling psychology at University of Missouri – Kansas City.

Tim worked as a planner at the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Energy; an assistant professor at Adams State College in Alamosa, CO; a psychologist at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO, and St. Louis Behavioral Health, St. Louis, MO, as well as a private practice.

Tim was an active member of Rockville Baptist Church where he was involved in teaching Sunday school as well as singing in the choir. Upon his move to Missouri he attended Unity of Columbia and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia for years – participating in choir, yoga and a variety of other activities focused on the sharing of spiritual wisdom. Tim participated in the inter-faith Dances of (Universal) Peace, which holds principles of honoring and respecting all religions, for more than a decade. He also took part in traditional Zikr, Sacred “Remembrance” gatherings of the Sufis.

Tim was an environmentalist and an avid traveler. He often took month-long excursions in the United States, as well as Mexico and India. He especially enjoyed his beloved second home in Taos, NM. Tim loved animals, cared about the loss of species, and cared deeply for his pets.

Tim is survived by his loving wife –Julie; siblings – Dan of Virginia and Diana residing in Maryland; step-daughter – Heather; and multiple nephews.

Memorial Services to be held in Columbia, MO and Rockville, MD. Please contact family for more information:
Julie – julesj_2015@yahoo.com
Diana – Diana.campbell1@me.com