Grant Alvin Ashby Obituary (1917 - 2014)

Grant A. Ashby was born in Delta, Utah to Charles A. and Martha Prosser Ashby. He passed away with family at his side. He married his sweetheart, Dora Ileen Roderick, on April 18, 1938; later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Dora preceded him in death in 2009. Grant was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he served as a temple worker with his beautiful wife. He was a self-taught master mechanic who could fix anything because of his ability to "think outside of the box." There was no challenge too great. He made special tools to fix cars when available tools were not adequate. He taught a blind person how to "rivet" at Lockheed Aircraft during the War. He taught his three sons to work on their cars, and he and they loved the time together. He was very independent, and rather than ask for help with a two or three person task, he would use his ingenuity to find a way to do it himself. He was quick-witted and spontaneous and would break into song or dance with his grandchildren and family when least expected. He loved to take the opposite view on any topic, causing the other party to justify their view. He and his wife loved to take drives and ride snowmobiles. His family will miss his strong handshake, heart of gold, and willingness to help anyone in need at anytime. The family expresses their gratitude to Gentiva Hospice Care and Staff—with a special thanks to Brooke Tamby, Dad's primary care nurse. Thanks also to all of the good neighbors and ward members for their help through the last few years. He is survived by sons, Rod (Jeanne) Ashby and Gary (Pat) Ashby; 15 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife; and son, Grant G. (Jane) Ashby. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Canyon Rim 2nd Ward, 2980 South 3000 East. A viewing will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, and Monday morning at the church prior to services from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the LDS Mission Fund or a charity of your choice. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 S. State Street Murray, UT