Gregory (Greg) Scott Greven

Mr. Gregory Scott Greven, age 42, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday evening, February 10, 2011 in Springfield after a tragic fire. He was born September 13, 1968 in Springfield, Missouri to Richard Henry Greven and Susan Lee (Shadwick) Greven. Greg grew up in Bolivar and lived the last 11 years in Springfield while keeping very involved with happenings in Bolivar. He attended undergraduate college at Southwest Missouri State University and Southwest Baptist University, and masters work at Southwest Missouri State University and Rockhurst University. Greg was probably best described as an advocate and leader for the community. Among other things Greg was involved in the Governor's Council on Disability, served the last two years as Chair/President of Polk County Community Connections and helped start the Bolivar Cruiser bus system. He was an advocated for and testified in front of The Missouri House of Representatives and Senate at various times on issues including Homeless prevention, Returning Medicaid participants back to work, Universal Design, and others. He was a Commissioner for Mayors Commission on Human Rights and on Public Relations for Springfield, Mo., Mayors Commission on Global Perspective for Springfield MO, Chair for the Universal Design, Run, Housing Collaborative, Continuum of Care, Hard to Employee, Partner in Inspired Advertising, Executive Director of Choices, Mayors Transit Coalition for City of Bolivar, Board member for the Bolivar Workshop Homeless Task Force, Affordable Housing Action Board, event coordinator for the Convoy of Hope and many others. Most all of the above mentioned were non-payment positions he served strictly for the community. He loved spending time with his best friend, his family and his dog Avery. Greg loved people and to be involved with anything that improved the community. Greg is survived by his best friend Theresa Cooper and her daughter Jocelyn of Springfield, Missouri, his parents Richard and Susan Greven of Bolivar, Missouri, one brother, Kevin Greven of Bolivar, Missouri and one nephew, Daulton Greven of Bolivar, Missouri as well as his aunt and uncle Steve (Bud) Shadwick and Sara Shadwick of Springfield, Missouri along with two cousins Jennifer Shadwick of Seymour, Missouri and Stephanie Shadwick of Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 7pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the First Assembly Of God Church in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Gary Ankrom of First Assembly of God Church, Reverend Joshua Hedger of Freshwater Church and Dr. John Marshall of Second Baptist Church officiating under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Musical selections will be "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe, "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Malinda Batten, "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Russ & Malinda Batten with Greg Ankrom Plaing The Piano, and "When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton. Burial will be on Wednesday, February 16 at 10am at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00pm, Monday evening at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Damon Bess, Mike Hargis, Brian Medley, Lloyd Richards, Richard Thiesen and Brian West. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Callaway, Daulton Greven, Paul Long and Steve (Bud) Shadwick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polk County Community Connections in memory of Gregory Scott Greven, 1317 W. Broadway, Bolivar, Missouri 65613. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Gregory (Greg) Scott Greven

September 13, 1968 - February 10, 2011