I had no plans at all! From the first call to Dale Groce, letting him know of Jerry's passing, he was at Carepartners Solace in 20 mins. He was greeting everyone, and his compassionate nature was overflowing!! He said they would be there, no rush to plan, just to let him know when we were ready. That made the whole process for us to plan just open up. We met, planned as Dale's professionalism was evident from the start. He listened as we talked, taking notes, and asked us to tell him about Jerry. Dale Groce and his staff were Amazing!! They helped us turn a very sad situation into a wonderful celebration of Life. We are forever grateful for Groce Funeral Home. 10 isn't high enough!




The day I first arrived, In Swannanoa and was waiting for the moving van to arrive, Ruth walked over from her house to say hello and introduce herself. That encounter lasted over two hours and by the end, I knew Ruth’s whole life, history and the names of all of her family members and church friends. And at the conclusion, I knew I had met a lifelong friend and someone I would learn to love like my mother, and argue with like I did with my father. Her passing has left a hole in my life that will not be filled, except with wonderful memories and many, many good hearted arguments about how we first met!