RAYMOND R. GRANT
Raymond R. Grant, 92, longtime resident of Duluth, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov.
Raymond R. Grant, 92, longtime resident of Duluth, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Keystone Bluffs.
He was born Feb. 10, 1919, in Perry, Ohio, to Roy and Hilda Grant. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during World War II. On Jan. 14, 1949, he married the love of his life, Virginia Jane Berini.
Ray worked in the kitchen at Elliott Meats for over 33 years, retiring in 1982. Ray was an active, supportive member of First United Methodist Church and went on many missions helping to rebuild communities after disasters. Ray lived his Christian life through example. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity from the time he retired through 2004. Ray was also very active in the Duluth Heights Community, was a member of Lakeside A.A.R.P., and the First Methodist Bowling Team.
Ray was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Ellen Grant in 2003; his parents; four brothers; four sisters; and a daughter-in-law, Christine, in 2011.
He is survived by his children, Carolee Pearson, of Aurora, Colo., David of Duluth, Beth Frisco of Harris, Minn., Susan (Greg) Cleveland of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Paul of Duluth; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Everett, of Gales Ferry, Conn., sister Edith M. Grant of Chardon, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church or Habitat for Humanities. The family would like to thank the staff of Keystone Bluffs for the loving care given to Ray.
VISITATION: 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Dec. 3, in First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway.
Please leave a memory of Ray or words of support for the family at www.bellbrothersjarvidowd.com. Arrangements by the Jarvi Dowd Funeral Home, 925 E. Fourth St.
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I remember your Dad, and Mom, Virginia, and we used to play together when our Parents visited back and forth, (Bob and Lynn Rader). Carolee, David, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. I know from personal experience that although it will take time, the hole in your heart will heal and be filled with all the good memories of your Dad. You will be able to think of him with a smile instead of today's tears. David do you remember as a child you had a hard time saying my name (Grant) because it was your last name? I remember all of you fondly and send hugs from North Carolina. Grant RaderKannapolis, NC 11/30/2011 8:13 AM
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