Rosalind Redfern Grover

Rosalind Redfern Grover, a devoted and determined West Texan, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born in Midland, Texas, on September 5, 1941, to Rosalind Kapps Redfern and John Joseph Redfern Jr. Her father was an oilman and her mother, a teacher who instilled a stout work ethic and loyal community values. After graduating from Midland High School, she attended the University of Arizona where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Rosalind worked for a short time in California as a teacher, but ultimately returned to Midland. This was the beginning of her deep and lifelong commitment to her hometown and the oil and gas industry. Throughout her lifetime she became involved with industry and civic organizations.

Rosalind, or “Roz” as she was known to many, joined the family business and ultimately served as Chairman of the Board of Flag-Redfern Oil Company. After its sale to Kerr-McGee Corporation, she continued her career in various oil and gas partnerships before becoming CEO of Redfern & Grover Resources, LLC. Her professional affiliations were extensive, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, the National Association of Royalty Owners, and the Committee of Texas Independents. In 2014, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of the General Partner of Viper Energy Partners.

While her business achievements were significant, her impact on Midland as a civic leader was extraordinary. She played essential roles in the Midland Symphony Guild, the Midland Charity Horse Show, the Museum of the Southwest, the Petroleum Museum, the Junior League, Planned Parenthood, the Midland Community Theatre, the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, and the Midland County Public Library among others.

Rosalind’s decades of work resulted in recognitions that included the Distinguished Citizen of the Permian Basin Award from the Boy Scouts of America, the Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of America, the Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. She was also named a finalist for the Dallas Morning News’ Texan of the Year award in 2021.

Along with her philanthropic endeavors, the value of education was of fundamental importance to Rosalind. Her high school boarding experience at Hockaday led to her influential involvement with the school later in life. She served on the Board of Trustees as the Chair of the Development Committee and as a member of the Executive Committee. In 2021, she was bestowed the prestigious Hockaday Medal Award. In 2024, Hockaday named her to the distinguished group of Life Trustees. She was also a longtime supporter of the St. Mark’s School of Texas. She served on its Board of Trustees’ Development Committee and co-hosted the first grandparent stewardship event.

In addition to her devotion to bettering education, Roz’s deepest and most consistent commitment was to improving healthcare for the citizens of West Texas. Her involvement with Midland Memorial Hospital began early in life watching as her father was Chairman of the Board of Directors, a position she also later held. She believed that the quality of healthcare and healthcare facilities should be as remarkable as the people of the community. She chaired the Campaign for Tomorrow, raising $67 million in private funds in addition to securing the $115 million bond program with the goal of building a new patient wing for the people of Midland. Her commitment to the hospital improvements continued well after the new hospital was built, as she championed the Prop A sales tax initiative, which voters overwhelmingly approved. Along with her local efforts, she had a longtime advisory relationship with MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, and served on its Board of Visitors until her passing.

In her personal time Rosalind enjoyed playing cards and mahjong with her friends, family trips to Hawaii and Christmases together in Vail, the peaceful comfort of her regular train rides, and time spent at her lake house. She was a remarkably skilled computer programmer, a talent she worked on long before it was common. At the office her computer was almost always playing Hawaiian music or livestreaming the pandas from the San Diego Zoo. She also adored her ragdoll cats, Hercules, Baby, Romeo, and Dolly who were constant sources of love and happiness.

Rosalind Redfern Grover is survived by her children, daughter Rosson Grover, and stepsons Arden Roy Grover Jr., David Brown Grover, Jeffrey Todd Grover and husband Lonnie Jordan Grover; her grandchildren, Arden Kapps Killingstad and wife Mallory Harrison Killingstad, Rosalind Taylor Killingstad, Peyton Riley Grover, Landry Brooks Grover, and Ethan Jack Grover; her great-grandchildren, Ava Baron Killingstad and Naomi Jean Killingstad, and her goddaughter Rosalind Bolger Abero.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Joan Hernandez, Ana Prieto, and Maria Parra. They supported Mrs. Grover continuously, offering devotion and love that went far beyond any job description. They also want to offer a heartfelt thanks to Midland Memorial Hospital, a place she supported, championed, and loved, and its exceptional staff for the thoughtful, compassionate care they provided during her final days.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 11, at 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Midland. Reception will follow at the Midland Country Club, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Midland Memorial Foundation, because “if it’s you on the gurney, how good do we have to be?,” or the charity of your choice.

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