Richard Alfred Grant

Richard Alfred Grant Dick Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, husband and friend, Richard (Dick) Alfred Grant, 70, passed away May 22, 2011 in Mesquite, Nevada. Born April 4, 1941 to Richard W. and Dorothy Vander Waag Grant in Granger, Utah. Married Shirley Ann Thomas November 29, 1958. Their marriage was solemnized November 29, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad retired from Wasatch Electric in Salt Lake City in 2001. Mom and Dad moved to Mesquite to improve their health conditions and enjoy the sunshine. Mom passed away in 2005. Dad loved her dearly and was lost without her. We obviously didn t get to see Dad fall in love with Mom, but we were blessed with being able to see him fall in love with Julie. Julie became the gift that God gave our family. As dad s health began to decline, she tirelessly took care of him, creating a beautiful home and being there for him every second. Dad was always a gentle giant. We always knew you didn t want to be in trouble with him and at the same time, this huge man had a huge heart that easily melted. Dad would cry at the movies, he would cry when he hugged you hello, and he would sob when he told you goodbye. You did not wonder if he loved you. You felt it with every part of your soul. Dad was blessed with a beautiful bass singing voice and performed in musicals, quartets and ward choirs. He was a devoted and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities as well as an ordinance worker in the St. George Temple. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; and children, Lynn and Melissa. Survived by wife, Juli; son, David; daughter, Lori (Mike) Kelsey; step-daughter, Angela (Fa'afo'i) Aiono; as well as grandchildren: Brandon Grant, Jadie (Dallas) Hunt, Cole Kelsey, Ryeley and Raines Kelsey and Ian and Avian Aiono; brothers: James (Bonnie) Grant, Steve (Shauna) Grant; sisters: Linda (Don) Little, Sandra (Brian) Low and Dianne (Craig) Phillips; and several nieces and nephews. Mesquite, Nevada Services: Funeral Services: Thursday May 26, 2011, 11:00 am at the Whipple LDS Chapel, 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite NV where viewings will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 6-8 pm and Thursday, 10-10:45 am prior to services. West Valley City, Utah Services: Funeral Services: Friday, May 27, 2011, 11:00 am at the Hunter 17th LDS Ward, 3745 South 6400 West, West Valley City, Utah. Viewings will be held, Thursday, May 26, 2011, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Friday at the church, 10-10:45 am prior to services. Hobbies:Loved being with family and friendsOccupation:Electrician