Aug. 13, 1925-June 25, 2024
On June 25, 2024, Grant Kay Fry, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away in St. George, Washington County, Utah. He was born Aug.13, 1925, in Logan, Utah.
He was one of 10 children born to John James Fry and Mrytle Rosa Ramsden. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna R. Reed, infant son, Duane Kay Fry, parents and eight siblings. He leaves behind seven children, Capt. Grant R. Fry (Lori), Susan A. Waldvogel (Carl), David L. Fry (Teresa), Clifford R. Fry (Jan), Stephen J. Fry (Marie), Timothy L. Fry (Jeanine), Cheryl M. Hight (Richard), 43 grandchildren, 145 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. He has one sibling, Reed Fry (Connie) still living.
Grant was a pillar of strength, determination, and love. He served others each day of his life with enthusiasm and caring. He worked hard as a father to provide for his family in many different jobs. He owned and developed several businesses centering around construction. That work effort continued until his death.
He trained in the U.S. Navy as a World War II pilot. He attended several colleges in his training. The war ended before he was assigned to an area overseas. This experience helped shape his life.
He had a deep and abiding love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and was a stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His unwavering testimony helped strengthen his family, friends, work associates, and members of the community. Grant served for over 10 years in the Salt Lake Temple as a temple worker. He was released to serve as a Stake President in the Salt Lake Monument Park Stake for another 10 years. He and Donna served three missions as a couple. He was the Director of the Los Angeles Visitor Center. They were assigned in the Spokane, Washington mission to help in reactivation efforts. Grant was the Director of the Nauvoo Restoration during the reenactment of the pioneer trek from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City while Donna worked in the Lands and Records office. These missions were such blessings to both Donna, Grant and their family. They loved their service and were loved by those they served with.
Dad loved his garden here in St. George. He raised lots of different vegetables and tended to the fruit trees and vines. He loved doing puzzles of all kinds. He liked the challenge of each size and scope from 300 to 2000. At the cabin, there was always a puzzle to be done and later at their home here in St. George, the challenge continued. In the past 20 years, Friday nights included games where he was the scorekeeper and cherished that responsibility. He loved having family visit, especially grandkids and great-grandkids. In his later years, each day would find him reading and rereading his books. He was involved with at least 4-6 books, one chapter from each book per day. He kept his mind sharp and busy.
From his written testimony comes the following:
“I know that I am an offspring of a Heavenly Father who cares and loves me.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and has given His life for all mankind.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been restored through a prophet.
We have a Prophet on the earth today, President Russell M. Nelson.
Thank goodness for the principle of repentance.
He has blessed me even when I was not always doing what I should. I love Him.”
Viewing will be Monday, July 8, from 10-11:30 a.m., at River Ridge Ward 912 S 1740 E, St. George, Utah.
Funeral will be Monday, July 8, from noon-1 p.m., River Ridge Ward 912 S 1740 E, St. George, Utah.
Internment will be Tuesday, July 9, at noon, at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Family and friends are invited to click here to share tributes online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.