Grant Stanley Stensrud

1927 ~ 2025

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Grant Stanley Stensrud passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. His mother, Signey, was from Norway, and his father's (David's) parents were also from Norway. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Grant joined the Navy at 17 and served during World War II, stationed in the Philippines. He participated in two battles in Borneo, earning the rank of 1st Class Engineer, and was honorably discharged on July 22, 1945. After the war, Grant served an LDS mission in Norway, where he met his future wife, Anny Yngrith Hultberg Andersen. They married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 16, 1949, and enjoyed 59 years together until Anny's passing on June 9, 2008. Grant and Anny had five children, two of whom preceded him in death: Grant Henrik (Marene) Stensrud and Carol Ann Stensrud. Surviving children include Douglas (Dixie) Stensrud, Karen (Dennis) Pelton, and Stanley Ole (Kimo) Stensrud. Grant also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. 

Grant earned an EDS degree from the University of Utah, a Juris Doctor degree from Blackstone School of Law, and certificates in Mechanical Drafting, Short Story Writing, Photo Painting, and Journalism. He taught at various levels, from elementary to high school, and served as an assistant principal at Mineral County High School in Hawthorne, Nevada. Grant also taught upholstery part-time at Salt Lake Community College for 18 years. Grant and Anny served multiple LDS missions, and he served as a bishop for over five years at the Salt Lake City 10th Ward. 

A talented musician, Grant played the violin, clarinet, saxophone, and harmonica. He was an avid reader, studying scriptures, writing family history, and composing poetry and short stories. Grant also loved to paint, working with oils, acrylics, and watercolors. Grant's charitable nature led him to donate monthly to various organizations. In 2018, he participated in the Utah Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., visiting national monuments and Arlington Cemetery. He later rode in a WW2 Jeep during the Days of '47 Parade and gave a speech at the Utah premiere of the movie remake Midway, sharing his war experiences. 

Throughout his life, Grant embodied a spirit of joy and optimism, often remarking that he felt truly blessed to have lived a charmed life.

The family extends gratitude to Grant's home nurse, Daphnee Michelle Silaire, and the medical staff at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center for their kindness and care. Additionally, the family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Chuck Hand, Ivonne Zurita Quispe, Benigno Quispe, and Blanca Quispe for their kindness in transporting Grant to church, allowing him to maintain his spiritual connection. 

A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Chevy Chase LDS church, 5235 S. Wesley Rd, Murray, UT 84117. A graveyard service will follow at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., Millcreek, UT 84117. You may watch the recording of the service online through Zoom using the "Watch Service" button above.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering (ruffhaven.org).


Guestbook/Condolences

What an amazing man to have achieved all he did in his lifetime. He was always striving to learn, even into his later years. Having such great memories of your Dad will help you in these hard times.


- Robbin Hale

Please accept my sincerest condolences 🙏


- Geir Totland

We met grandpa Stensrud from Travis and Bailie Stensrud. He was an amazing man from what we saw which was only a few times. He loved talking about his life and the LDS church. We wish we knew him better because everyone in the Stensrud family loved him so much. We knew he was a very special person to his family. We're so sorry for your loss. Time will heal, but your wonderful memories of him will be with you forever.


- Mike and wendy Looney

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- Liv sande

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- Hilde Delis

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- Julie Karin delis

I love you grandpa. Hug grandma from all of us. You will be missed deeply.


- Cheri (Pelton) Helbert

We will all miss you , great Grandpa at least you rest in peace and see your daughter again love Josie


- Josie Stensrud

We will surely miss our dear Uncle Grant. After my father David passed away, I could hardly take my eyes off him when I would see him. Uncle Grant reminded me so much of my sweet father David. I could see my dad in his eyes as they twinkled just like his. Uncle Grant sent annual Christmas cards with a sweet note always attached. I was blessed with a phone call from him two weeks ago. We had a 40 minute chat. My heart swells with love for him. I cherish the surety that we will see our Uncle Grant again and that we are an eternal family. It brings much comfort to us. So happy to know of the sweet reunion he is having with his sweetheart Anny, his parents, siblings and children. Love to you always Uncle Grant and family.


- Scott and Laurie Howick