Obituary of Adrienne Groening

Adrienne Groening age 14 years, of Lowe Farm, tragically passed away on October 9, 2016 in Lowe Farm, Manitoba. She is survived by her parents Don and Lillian Groening; sister Jillana and brother Rylan. Adrienne Groening was born on May 26, 2002 at the Boundary Trails Hospital. She was an easygoing child as she had the ability to make friends easily. She valued the simple things in life like going for walks, picking flowers, playing with all types of critters, and growing things in the garden. She had a passion for sports and got involved in any way that she could. She played for several boys and girls hockey teams in her life, as well as getting involved in community baseball, and school sports such as volleyball, basketball, and badminton. No matter what the sport was, she was committed to the team. She never wanted to be late and always gave 100%. Adrienne was also a natural leader. In junior high, she assisted her class by representing them on student council. She was also an instigator in getting her friends together, whether in the classroom or after school. She had a dominating presence that drew people to her. As a person, Adrienne was full of sass and life. She could often be found making puns and was very easy to be around. Although some people may have appreciated her sense of humour more than others, it seemed that everyone enjoyed her to some extent. Since she was a young child, Adrienne has been a believer in Jesus. She grew in her faith with God through family devotions, Sunday school, clubs, youth group, and DVBS. Also, she solidified her faith at Pembina Valley Bible Camp the last two summers. This gave her a desire to read the bible and discover the truth of the scriptures. All this led up to her recent decision to become baptized. Viewing for Adrienne will take place Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Morris MultiPlex. A devotional and sharing will take place from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Fellowship and a snack will follow at 8:00pm. The Groening family would like to let you know that near the end of the funeral service there will be an informal sharing time. Those who have memories of Adrienne may use this time to briefly share about how she impacted them. Please prayerfully consider preparing this week to share stories about Adrienne this Thursday. A private family burial will take place in the Rose Farm Cemetery. Donations in memory of Adrienne may be made to The STARS Foundation or go to: https://www.gofundme.com/groening All funds raised will go towards scholarship funds as well as bible camp and sports fees that others may not be able to afford. Our family is deeply grateful for those who were the first responders to the accident, STARS Ambulance service who saved Lillian's life, the professional and compassionate care recieved at the Health Sciences Centre-SICU and to the countless thousands who have carried our family in prayer. EVERYONE HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE! We claim the verse: "Today I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13