Elizabeth Louise Brumfiel Groscost, 95, Warsaw, passed away from a heart attack June 7, 2012, at the residence of her daughter, Sarah Ann Beck. She was in failing health since the beginning of the year and suffered a stroke in May.
She was born Nov. 18, 1916, to Ira and Zora Brumfiel. On Aug. 11, 1937, she married George Albert Groscost, who died in January 2004.
Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife and mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother, homemaker and dog lover. She enjoyed chatting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, eating out, and relaxing at home. In the 1940s, she raised English Bulldogs and Chihuahuas and showed them in American Kennel Club shows. She was a member of the Methodist Church, and, in later years, she served as a paper carrier for The Paper. Although she was sad to lose her best friend and classmate last year, at 64 pounds, she was proud to be the tough but tiny spunky sole surviving member of the 1934 Swayzee High School graduating class.
Surviving are a daughter, Sarah Ann Beck, Warsaw; her grandchildren, Christie Beck (and Roger Aden), Athens, Ohio, and Teresa (and spouse Jeff) Kane, Carmel; and her great-grandchildren: Brittany Nicole and Chelsea Meagan Pangburn and Emmy Grace and Ellie-Kate Beck-Aden, all from Athens, Ohio, and Phoebe Elizabeth and Brodie Albert Kane, both of Carmel. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Handschy; and a grandson, Robert John Beck Junior.
A private graveside service will be Saturday in Converse Cemetery with Pastor Donald Brenneman officiating. Calling will be private.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
