L. Grant Harris
April 25, 1924 — September 28, 2009
L. Grant Harris
WESTON, IDAHO - - L. GRANT HARRIS
WESTON- L. Grant Harris, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away from this earthly life on Sept. 28, 2009, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, ID. He was born April 25, 1924, in Sugar City, Idaho to Charles Henry Harris and Maude R. Jones Harris.
Growing up in a family of twelve, he learned the importance of responsibility and working hard at an early age. He voluntarily left school when he was 14 and worked with men loading spud sacks into Sugar City train cares to help support his mother and younger brothers and sisters.
On April 21, 1943, he enlisted in the American Armed Forces. During World War II, he served in the Asiatic Pacific with the 314th Quartermaster Company stationed on Guadalcanal. He served his God and country with faith and courage and received an honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946.
Returning home from overseas, he married Lorayne Johnson. And, true to his belief in love and family, he worked hard hauling milk in the Sugar City/Rexburg area. Later, he became an expert carpenter to support his wife and five little girls. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grant served a two-year home mission. On March 4, 1978, he married Susan R. Peck, and with love and laughter raised a new little stepdaughter.
Grant's second love in life was horses, and in the early 70's he fulfilled a dream of his. He built a training stable in Riverton, Utah, working with show horses and racehorses. In the years that followed, he became one of the most honored and loved horse trainers in the Intermountain Circuit. Retiring in 1980, he moved with his wife and stepdaughter back to his beloved Idaho. His passion and love for the wonder of the horse never ceased and to the day of his passing he wanted to throw his leg over his bay mare that he named Joy. "Our Cowboy", with that wonderful smile showing from beneath his cowboy hat, will never be forgotten.
His lack of formal education never stopped him. He became a self-taught man. At the age of 58, he became a writer. Discovering that writing longhand was cumbersome and time consuming, he learned to type and later became proficient on the computer. With is twinkling eyes and smile, he would say, "I've got rejection slips from the East coast to the West coast". And although never published, Grant has written 3 novels, numerous short stories and many poems.
He loved the outdoors and marveled at the beauty of God's creations as evidenced in all of his writings, which he continued until his passing. It is a legacy he has left for family and friends. At the age of 61, he became a dairy farmer. It was only a small herd of about 20 registered Jerseys. But his friends and neighbors in Weston will never forget his devotion and love in the care of his beautiful brown cows. At age 64, he became a landscape artist and at 72 he became interested in painting life-like ceramics. His family and friends have a memory of Grant in their homes.
He is survived by his wife, whom he lovingly called Susie, and by his daughters, Jana Simons, Bainbridge Island, WA; Kathy (Lonnie) Stone, SLC, UT; Debbie Ballard, SLC, UT; Marcia (Bill) King, SLC, UT; Margo Harris, Bainbridge Island, WA; and his stepdaughter, Tammy (Guy) Orr, Everton, MO; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a brother, Doyle Harris, SLC, UT; a sister, Elaine Thompson, Longmont, CO; and by a sister, LaRee Probart, Payette, ID. He was preceded in death by a loved granddaughter, Melissa King, four sisters, Zola Jacobs, Beulah Johnson, Gertie Henderson and Rena Lenderman and by two brothers, Lamoyne Harris and Gordon Harris.
Funeral services will he held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the Linrose Ward LDS Chapel in Dayton, Idaho. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the church. Military rites and interment will be at the Dayton Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com
WESTON- L. Grant Harris, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away from this earthly life on Sept. 28, 2009, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, ID. He was born April 25, 1924, in Sugar City, Idaho to Charles Henry Harris and Maude R. Jones Harris.
Growing up in a family of twelve, he learned the importance of responsibility and working hard at an early age. He voluntarily left school when he was 14 and worked with men loading spud sacks into Sugar City train cares to help support his mother and younger brothers and sisters.
On April 21, 1943, he enlisted in the American Armed Forces. During World War II, he served in the Asiatic Pacific with the 314th Quartermaster Company stationed on Guadalcanal. He served his God and country with faith and courage and received an honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946.
Returning home from overseas, he married Lorayne Johnson. And, true to his belief in love and family, he worked hard hauling milk in the Sugar City/Rexburg area. Later, he became an expert carpenter to support his wife and five little girls. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grant served a two-year home mission. On March 4, 1978, he married Susan R. Peck, and with love and laughter raised a new little stepdaughter.
Grant's second love in life was horses, and in the early 70's he fulfilled a dream of his. He built a training stable in Riverton, Utah, working with show horses and racehorses. In the years that followed, he became one of the most honored and loved horse trainers in the Intermountain Circuit. Retiring in 1980, he moved with his wife and stepdaughter back to his beloved Idaho. His passion and love for the wonder of the horse never ceased and to the day of his passing he wanted to throw his leg over his bay mare that he named Joy. "Our Cowboy", with that wonderful smile showing from beneath his cowboy hat, will never be forgotten.
His lack of formal education never stopped him. He became a self-taught man. At the age of 58, he became a writer. Discovering that writing longhand was cumbersome and time consuming, he learned to type and later became proficient on the computer. With is twinkling eyes and smile, he would say, "I've got rejection slips from the East coast to the West coast". And although never published, Grant has written 3 novels, numerous short stories and many poems.
He loved the outdoors and marveled at the beauty of God's creations as evidenced in all of his writings, which he continued until his passing. It is a legacy he has left for family and friends. At the age of 61, he became a dairy farmer. It was only a small herd of about 20 registered Jerseys. But his friends and neighbors in Weston will never forget his devotion and love in the care of his beautiful brown cows. At age 64, he became a landscape artist and at 72 he became interested in painting life-like ceramics. His family and friends have a memory of Grant in their homes.
He is survived by his wife, whom he lovingly called Susie, and by his daughters, Jana Simons, Bainbridge Island, WA; Kathy (Lonnie) Stone, SLC, UT; Debbie Ballard, SLC, UT; Marcia (Bill) King, SLC, UT; Margo Harris, Bainbridge Island, WA; and his stepdaughter, Tammy (Guy) Orr, Everton, MO; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a brother, Doyle Harris, SLC, UT; a sister, Elaine Thompson, Longmont, CO; and by a sister, LaRee Probart, Payette, ID. He was preceded in death by a loved granddaughter, Melissa King, four sisters, Zola Jacobs, Beulah Johnson, Gertie Henderson and Rena Lenderman and by two brothers, Lamoyne Harris and Gordon Harris.
Funeral services will he held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in the Linrose Ward LDS Chapel in Dayton, Idaho. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the church. Military rites and interment will be at the Dayton Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com
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