Grover Francis Shelts

Grover Francis Shelts, 78, of Bartlesville, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Bartlesville. Grover was born the son of Loren James and Phebe (Hall) Shelts on August 4, 1945 in Bartlesville. He was raised in the area and remains very close to his siblings, Mark, Judy, and Phil. From a young age, Grover loved to read and his siblings remember his fondness for popcorn and a good book. In his childhood, Grover earned extra money selling the local newspaper on the street corner for a nickel and working at the YMCA. His College High Class of 1963 just held their 60th reunion. “Go Wildcats!” Grover went on to further his education at Oklahoma State University, graduating with a degree in accounting He worked a short time with Phillips Petroleum Company before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. Once honorably discharged, he returned home and to his career at Phillips. By lucky coincidence a young lady transferred into Grover’s department. It wasn’t long before a relationship formed. Grover united in marriage with Kathy Rogers Clow on February 20, 1982, and they have been inseparable since. Grover retired In 2002 after more than 30 years of service at Phillips. Grover was active in the Local Elks Lodge, where he went though the chairs and served as ER, Exalted Ruler. While active with the Elks he oversaw the swimming pool and the Hoop Shoot competition. Some might say his greatest passion was helping Kathy with whatever she was doing. Many volunteer hours were given to the community through their efforts. Grover loved the Lord and was active in the ministries of the First Wesleyan Church. In years past they drove to pick up teens to attend Wednesday night Chi Alpha church activites. He will be dearly missed. Grover is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathy; daughter, Lucki Lowry; grandchildren, Eliza Norris and Wesley Taylor; siblings, Mark (Candy) Shelts, Judy (Kenneth) Kimbley and Phil (Diana) Shelts; nephews and niece, Bart Shelts, Kristi Kreischer, Mike Shelts and Brad Shelts. He is preceded in death by his parents. Grover’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pack the Backpacks, Po Box 2031, Bartlesville, OK 74005. Services will be held on Thursday, at 2 p.m., at the First Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Joe Colaw officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Grover Francis Shelts

August 4, 1945 - December 20, 2023