Ronald L. Roover, a resident of Surprise, Arizona, died on April 29th, 2020 at the age of 77. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Private Graveside Services

Date of Service:

Sunday May 3rd, 2020

Time of Service:

10:00 AM  

Interment at:

Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, 28500 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, Michigan

Officiant:

Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett  

Shiva Information:

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no formal shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

The American Cancer Society
20450 Civic Center Dr.
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 663-3400

or to the Disabled American Veterans
Payable to: DAV – Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
877-647-VETS (8387)  

Family Members:

Our beloved father, brother & husband, Ronald L. Roover, lost his battle with lung cancer on April 29th, 2020 at the age of 77 in Surprise, AZ. Formerly of West Bloomfield, MI, Ron and his beloved wife, Carolynn, moved to Sun City Grand in 2005, to live the life of a retiree and shvitz in the desert sun.

Ron was born& raised in Detroit and spent 30 years in the insurance business, working for AAA and Allstate. He was one of the first agents in the State of Michigan to open his own office outside of the main branch. Proud of his military service, Ron spent 4 years in the US Navy and 2 years in the US Navy Reserve. He was a Petty Officer Second Class Fire Control Technician and performed Radar Maintenance, stationed on the USS Newport News & USS Sierra in Norfolk, Virginia. Ron also bowled for the Navy and won numerous tournaments all over the country, including a championship in Oahu, HI.

An avid sports fan, Ron watched every Pistons, Tigers, Lions, Red Wings & Michigan Wolverines game he could, as he was always a Detroiter at heart. He would DVR every Golden State Warriors game and watch with Carolynn, as he NEVER watched anything in real time (much to the annoyance of his daughter). Facilitator of the Sun City Grand Fixed Investments Club, he watched the market every day, to help teach and educate his community. He was a mentor to many throughout his life and had plenty of opinions he loved to share, solicited or otherwise.Quick with a “Dad” joke, sarcastic quip or random quote, Ron’s mission was always to make everyone smile and laugh. He also truly loved a good corned beef on rye and the disgusting combo of orange sherbet and Hershey’s chocolate sauce.

He is survived by the love of his life, wife Carolynn and their two children, Jennifer Roover and Jason (Kristin) Roover and granddaughter, Madyson. Brother of Chuck (Carole) Roover. Uncle to Jodi, Greg, Shannon, Grace, Angela, Steve & Tony. Cousin and dear friend to many. Loved by all. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Pauline (Katz) Roover and several aunts and uncles.  

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