Grant (Tooky) Reed Jr.

“Death is the Golden Key that Opens the Doors of Eternity.” Grant (Tooky) Reed Jr., beloved father and grandfather, died peacefully on his 94th birthday surrounded by his family. He returned home into the loving arms of his wife on Jan. 6, 2016. His generosity, kindness, loving heart and spirit, will be remembered by all who knew him. Grant was born on Jan. 6, 1922, to Grant Eatinger and Carrie Bagan Reed. Grant graduated from Grantsville High School in 1940, where he was involved in football, basketball, and tennis. Dad was an achiever. When he made up his mind to something he always excelled and gave it 110 percent. This followed him into joining the U.S. Army and serving his country from 1942-1945. He served as platoon sergeant 651 for the marksman rifle unit. Dad was stationed in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and central Europe, where he served as motor transportation divisions non-commissioned officer. Dad was an avid outdoorsman. He loved camping, boating, fishing, golfing and gardening. He was a successful businessman and with his brother Tom, he started Grantsville’s first coal yard business. He served on the board of directors for Tooele Valley Hospital and was active in the Lions Club. He retired from Utah Marblehead and Lime as plant superintendent, after which he and Mom spent many wonderful years as snowbirds in Yuma, Arizona. Dad married the love of his life, Mamie Ruth Brown, in 1946 and they spent 66 wonderful years together before her death in 2012. To this union was born three children. Dad was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie; his parents, Grant and Carrie; four brothers, Joseph, Thomas, James and Lee; and three sisters, June Sutton, Katherine Reed and Fern (Betty) Reed. Dad is survived by his children Leslie Kay, Ryan Grant (Linda Ann) and Linda (Ray); and two grandsons, Michael Ryan (Michelle) and Anthony Grant. Dad had a love of music and dancing. He would never pass up an opportunity to swing Mom around, and we know they are now together again dancing in heaven. Funeral services will be held on Jan. 14, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the LDS Stake Center, located at 115 E. Cherry Street, Grantsville, Utah. There will be a viewing prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grantsville City Cemetery. Special thanks to Diamond Jane’s and Canyon Home Health Care for their love and compassion they showed Dad in his last days.