- Date Of Birth: June 16, 1928
- Date Of Death: September 5, 2020
- State: Idaho
On December 8,1948, Grant married Thelma Elizabeth Peasley in Ririe, and they were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on December 4, 1952. They raised seven children in Idaho Falls: Linda (Stephen, deceased) Wilson, Tom (Janet), Galen (Janet), Gina (Carl) Nielsen, Teme (Rod) Christiansen, Jan (Kent Meredith) Garn, James (Michelle). They were blessed with 25 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren.
Grant worked for the city of Idaho Falls as an electrician and also started his own electrical business. He taught his children and grandchildren the importance of an honest day’s work. Just last winter, he was snow blowing his driveway and sidewalk.
Camping, fishing, and hunting throughout his life, Grant also participated in group couple parties, square dancing, and golf.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three siblings, Eddie, Golden, and Ruby Riddle; and one grandson, Tyler Christiansen.
