GROVER C. SCHOONOVER, JR.(1921-2006), a resident of Houston, Texas for 46 years died May 30, 2006 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Schoonover was born May 14, 1921 in Pawhuska, OK. After graduation from Phoenix Union High School in Phoenix, AZ, he moved to Long Beach, CA to build B-17 bombers for Douglas Aircraft (1941-1942). He joined the U. S. Army Air Force in 1942 and served as a side-gunner in a B-17 bomber during World War II. After release from the service in 1945, he was with the Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff's office. In 1950 he was accepted as a special agent with the FBI from which he retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Lila Schoonover; son, Steve Schoonover and wife Cheryl and two grandchildren, Shauna and Scott Schoonover. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, Friday at Klein Funeral Home with memorial services beginning at 2pm with Rev. Mark Klein officiating. Private entombment will be held at a later date at the Houston National VA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the 100 Club.
Published in Houston Chronicle on Jun. 1, 2006.
Obituary added March 12, 2021 by FAG Contributor David Cross
Published in Houston Chronicle on Jun. 1, 2006.
Obituary added March 12, 2021 by FAG Contributor David Cross
GROVER C. SCHOONOVER, JR.(1921-2006), a resident of Houston, Texas for 46 years died May 30, 2006 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Schoonover was born May 14, 1921 in Pawhuska, OK. After graduation from Phoenix Union High School in Phoenix, AZ, he moved to Long Beach, CA to build B-17 bombers for Douglas Aircraft (1941-1942). He joined the U. S. Army Air Force in 1942 and served as a side-gunner in a B-17 bomber during World War II. After release from the service in 1945, he was with the Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff's office. In 1950 he was accepted as a special agent with the FBI from which he retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Lila Schoonover; son, Steve Schoonover and wife Cheryl and two grandchildren, Shauna and Scott Schoonover. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm, Friday at Klein Funeral Home with memorial services beginning at 2pm with Rev. Mark Klein officiating. Private entombment will be held at a later date at the Houston National VA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the 100 Club.
Published in Houston Chronicle on Jun. 1, 2006.
Obituary added March 12, 2021 by FAG Contributor David Cross
Published in Houston Chronicle on Jun. 1, 2006.
Obituary added March 12, 2021 by FAG Contributor David Cross
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