Obituary: Perry C. Grant

Perry C. Grant 1977 ~ 2005 Perry C. Grant was born Nov. 4th, 1977 in Salt Lake City, UT to parents Wayne and Kathy Grant. Perry tragically left us on June 9th, 2005 in an airplane crash. Perry is the second of seven children in his family. Perry's interest in aviation was evident at a very early age. As a child he built and flew model airplanes and pursued his career in aviation by obtaining his Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine and Instructor certificates. Perry became a well-respected pilot and flight instructor. His talents in aviation will resonate throughout the aviation industry for generations to come. He logged nearly 4,000 hours of accident free flight time in a variety of flight operations. Perry also found success in owning and operating his own Heating and Air Company for the last seven years. More than anything, Perry especially valued his children, family and close relationships he had with many people. Perry, we already miss you deeply and look forward to the day we are together again. A trust fund for his children has been established at Wells Fargo Bank. Donations can be made at any branch in Perry's name, in care of Courtney Grant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 11 a.m. at the Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the conference center. Interment will be in the Kaysville City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City. Condolences and memories can be sent to the family at: olpinhoopesfh@aol.com (Please include the family name in the email.)