Grant Fred Stucki

Having lived life to the fullest, Grant Fred Stucki, 92, of Milo, died on July 17, 2011. Born June 21, 1919, to Gottfried and Louie Ann Sharp Stucki in Murray, Utah, he spent his youth in Coltman, graduating from Ucon High School. He served an LDS mission in Toronto, Canada, was always active and faithful in Church callings, including Scoutmaster, Ward and Stake chorister, teacher, Bishop, and High Council. He is a World War II Army vet, with two purple hearts. On February 4, 1942, Grant married the love of his life, Ruby Leola Ward in the Salt Lake City Temple. Like many World War II soldiers, he left his wife and young family to serve his country. He was seriously wounded in 1945 on Mt. Belvedere in Italy. Grant and Leola dedicated their lives to creating a loving home, teaching their children a strong work ethic on the dairy farm. Their home was filled with love and rich in family traditions. Grant built his own home and many others, worked for the postal service, and patiently and lovingly cared for Leola during her terminal illness. They deeply loved each of their eight children, Darwin, Margene (Gerry) Trimble, Longview WA, Marvin (Jeanette Boyd), Ammon, Vicki Lee (Roy) Hull, Boise, Gaylen (Susan Avery),Iona, Lamar (Debbie Andersen), Iona, Kay (Lisa Hill),Rigby, and Darla (Kyle) Stucki, Rexburg. Grant is survived by siblings Viola (George, deceased) Wood, Pocatello, Merrill (Lucy), Meridian, Delos (Betty), Shelton,Yvonne (Donald) Saunders, Brigham City, and Jerry (Morita). He was close with Leola’s extended family and was pre-deceased by younger brother Marvin, son Darwin, parents and grandson Shayne. After Leola passed away in 1994, he married Geraldine Anderson. He and Geri served a mission in Victoria, Texas and enjoyed serving in the Idaho Falls Temple. Grant and Geri enjoyed 13 years together, and then she passed away in 2007. He considered Geri’s large family his own. Grant’s posterity includes 57 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. He loved and acknowledged each of them. Grant loved boating, fishing in Island Park - especially coffee pots, vacationing in Yellowstone, singing, camping, and celebrating holidays and special occasions with his family. His Alaska fishing trips with his sons were highlights in his life. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Milo LDS Church. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 Friday evening and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the service both at the church. Burial will be in the Grant Central Cemetery under the care of Eckersell Funeral Home. Grant freely expressed sincere gratitude for all who cared for him in his last years, giving gracious thanks and appreciation for service performed for him.