in memoriam

don groenenboom
June, 1953 - september, 2006

Don Groenenboom, who plays euphonium in the Northwinds Symphonic Band, passed away september 1st.  Don was the former band director at North Platte High School in Dearborn, Missouri for six years. He retired in 2004. Don was a wonderful player, a respected teacher, and a great friend to us. All of us in Northwinds will miss him greatly. 

In Don's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Don Groenenboom Musical Scholarship Fund at North-Platte High School or to the Kansas City Hospice House.

It is healthy and honorable
 to weep at the loss of someone we love.

Healthy because
 such passion must be released.

Honorable because
 it is respectful to admit the importance
 of people who have loved and supported us..

  people whose footprints cannot ever be matched

        Maya Angelou