Duane Lowell Groce

Duane Lowell Groce was born to Ruby and David Ulmo Groce in Nevada, Missouri on September 30, 1939 and died on September 22, 2024 at the age of 84. He resided in Prescott, Arizona and is survived by his wife, Phyllis "Shiny" Groce, his son Steve Groce, his daughter Tara Rech (formerly Terri Groce), three grandsons and four great grandchildren.

Duane was a much appreciated member of his community and believed deeply in the healing power of love. For many years, he built and co-managed the Feather Mountain Ranch retreat center where many enjoyed workshops and retreats on self-awareness, healing, meditation, prayer, dream interpretation, ritual and humor. Later, he was instrumental in building the Garchen Buddhist Institute near Chino Valley. He provided chakra healing sessions to many around the world, and was always ready to share his time, care and attention to those in need. His book, The Inner Switchboard is available online at Amazon. He also started the Elders Program for the Big Brothers organization in Prescott and was a life member of the Aztlan Masonic Lodge. His ashes will be placed in their cemetery in Prescott.

Duane obtained an MS in management from Arizona State University and worked for many years as a real estate broker in Prescott, primarily through Realty Executives. He always believed in helping people find the best property, home or office with full transparency and care for the best fit possible, and also excelled in the process of property development.

He enjoyed many travel adventures during his life, and visited sacred healing sites across the globe, often with his wife and friends in the New Age community. He was an avid sailor earlier in his adult life, and even moved his family to Spain to pursue his dream of sailing around the world. While this dream was never actualized, he and his family sailed many places including across the Gulf of Mexico, Tonga, and along the California coast. Many people in Prescott will remember Duane as a friendly local with a ready smile who liked to meet for "lunch and recess," and would often say "life is a giggle." He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and always encouraged his family to pursue their dreams. May he rest in peace.