Robert Lee Grant, age 71, passed away on April 18, 2013 at home from a heart attack. Robert was born in Dover, Idaho to Ronald and Retha Grant on August 30, 1941.
Robert joined the US Army following High School and served in the Vietnam war. Robert was a decorated Special Forces Paratrooper and aircraft mechanic and later continued with the Army Reserve retiring after 20 years of honorable military service.
Robert met Gayla Jean Semenza in 1966. They married in Coeur d’Alene, ID on June 16, 1969 and later had three sons and one daughter together, all born at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena.
Robert, Gayla and family moved from Helena to Washington State in 1986. Robert worked many jobs and eventually received his FAA airframe and power plant mechanics license while working at Boeing in Everett, WA.
Robert retired in 1995 after he suffered a spinal cord injury resulting from a sky diving accident. He eventually got better and assisted Gayla with her child care business in Marysville, WA. In 2003 Gayla and Robert moved back to Helena were Gayla fought breast cancer with the support of a their large extended family.
Robert is proceeded in death by his wife Gayla Grant, his children Don and Anna Grant, his brothers Alfred, Irvin, and Conrad Grant, his sister in law Ester Grant, and his parents Ronald Grant and Retha (Grant) Davis.
Robert is survived by his sons Ralph and Christopher Grant, brothers Kennith, Tommy and Donald Grant, many brothers and sisters in-laws as well as nieces and nephews all over the country.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11 am at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, 3580 Benton Avenue, Helena, MT 59602, (406) 442-7842. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or share a memory Robert.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 27, 2013
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
3580 Benton Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 27, 2013
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
3580 Benton Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Billie Jo (Duthie) Williams says
To the Grant Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. My heart goes out to you all at this time. Also know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Billie Jo (Duthie) Williams
Leona Zaharko says
I am so sorry to hear of Roberts’ passing. I have known Robert and Gayla for many, many years since Gayla and I worked together at the VA. You have my deepest condolences.
Bob and JoAnn Longmire says
We were so surprised to hear of Roberts’ passing. Our condolences go out to your family. We knew Robert and Gayla for many years. God bless.
Kim Longmire says
I’m very sorry to hear of Robert ‘so passing. I didn’t know him as well as I did Gayla. Gayla used to be my babysitter many years ago. I offer my deepest condolences to his family. God bless you.
Bev Hill says
Don I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers. Cecil so enjoyed having you for a friend and I know would want you to know that I am thinking of you at this time.
Michelle Van Nice says
Ralph & Chris, so very sorry about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Love to you both
Inez Slayman says
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a great person. Your mom cared for my kids when they were grade school age when they lived in the Jim Darcy area. You all are in my prayers at this tough time. Take care.
Tracy Grove says
Sorry to hear of your loss. God bless your family. Tracy Grove (Wilma Grant’s neice)
Kally Tripp says
Ralph & Chris,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your dad. My heart aches for both of you. Robert was a great man and a wonderful father to you. You both need to be proud of who you have become. Know that he is now with your mom and Donny watching over all of us. You two mean the world to me. Love you so very much…. Kally