Vernon Leslie Grose Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vernon Leslie Grose (Fredericksburg, Virginia), who passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Vernon Leslie leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parent Wesley. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis; his children, Rhonda Dormaier (Randy) of Loon Lake, WA, Brenda Tutmarc (Greg) of Seattle, WA, Lynnda Owens (Buddy) of Mission Viejo, CA, Wesley Grose (Julie) of Granada Hills, CA, Bradley Grose (Susan) of Santa Clarita, CA and Nanette Shotwell (Jim) of Woodbridge, VA; and his brother Gerald F. Grose (Shirley) of West Hills, CA.. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Woodbridge (3600 Minnieville Rd, Dale City, VA 22193).
From music, military service to the Moon and back— from his early contributions to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions to his role in advancing safety protocols for NASA and beyond, Grose's legacy will inspire future generations of engineers, scientists, and visionaries in the quest of space exploration.
