Elaine Hope Grovum of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Anoka, MN, at the age of 86.

A Visitation to honor Elaine will be held from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Please follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Darrel Cory officiating.

Elaine Hope Grovum was born September 25, 1934 in Thief River Falls, MN to Paul and Helen Johnson (Saatzer).  She married Ronald Grovum on May 25, 1952. Elaine worked as the secretary at Sand Creek Elementary School then opened Elaine's clothing store in Northdale Shopping Center. She later added a second store, Bottoms Up. Grateful customers relied on her to help them choose appropriate clothing and gifts.

Elaine loved beautiful things and took great pride in decorating her home and dressing stylishly. She and Ron loved to travel and enjoyed spending winters at their home in Sun City, AZ. Fiercely independent, she lived life on her terms, sometimes causing her children to worry about her safety.

Survivors include her son Paul Grovum (Debbie) of Sarasota, FL, daughter Rolaine Bartness (Larry) of Albert Lea, MN, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many beloved family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.