Tributes flow for Logan man William Grose, beloved grandfather and cricket fan

Tributes are flowing for a beloved community member who passed away south of Brisbane this week. He will be remembered for his ‘generous and gentle’ nature.

Tributes are flowing for a beloved grandfather and Logan cricket stalwart following his death this week.

William Grose will be remembered for his ‘generous and gentle’ nature, his love of cricket, and his passion for the Logan community.

The 93-year-old Woodridge man passed away peacefully at the Mater hospital around 1am on Tuesday, April 12.

William Grose will be remembered for his ‘generous and gentle’ nature, his love of cricket, and his passion for the Logan community. Photo - contributed.

Family have confirmed he died from respiratory failure after suffering chronic asthma for his entire life.

His son, Neil Grose, said doctors told Mr Grose he was unlikely to live past 21 because of his severe asthma.

Mr Grose was born in West End on June 16, 1928. He never knew his mother and was raised by his grandmother along with his two sisters.

Mr Grose and his wife, Fay Frances Grose, lived in Woodridge for 66 years and were beloved by locals.

There they had three children - Neil William Grose, Leonie Kay Grose, and Clifford Noel Grose.

Mr and Mrs Grose had seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

William Grose pictured with his wife Fay Frances Grose. Photo - contributed.

Mr Grose worked as a baker at Webster for over 20 years and then as a leading hand at CSR Gyprock for another 20 plus years.

According to his son, Mr Grose loved his family, cricket, his favourite rugby league team the Broncos, golf, tennis, visiting Burleigh and dancing with his wife.

He was a founding member and life member of the Woodridge Cricket Club. The club was founded in 1947.

Mr Grose played cricket for 30 years at the club and was then an umpire for another 20 years. He was also the club’s long time treasurer.

When he wasn’t playing cricket, Mr Grose aenjoyed golf and was a life member at - and the treasurer for - the Logan Golf Club.

Neil Grose said his father also loved quoits and euchre.

He described his father as ‘hard working, loyal, gentle, loving, and generous’.

“He was a fantastic role model,” he said.

“Very intelligent.

“Very practical.”

William Grose will be remembered for his ‘generous and gentle’ nature, his love of cricket, and his passion for the Logan community. Photo - contributed.

Logan community members have also taken to social media to share tributes for the late Mr Grose.

Charlie Bennett said he would miss him very much.

“My second dad and an absolute Woodridge Warrior … well played Mr Grose,” he said.

“He was an absolutely lovely man.”

Penelope Miller shared her condolences.

“So sorry to hear this news, it’s always hard,” she said.

“He’ll live on in all of your hearts. RIP Mr Grose.”

Col Margaret Papas did too.

“My condolences to you and all who loved and admired him,” she said.

“We are all indebted to our community champions and our Woodridge Warrior.”

“Along with my Dad one of Woodridge’s finest … 4114 forever,” Darryl Rohl said.

“Rest in peace Bill. A Logan legend,” Darryl Fagan said.