1937
2013
Grant Dee Higley, age 76, Fruitland, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Payette, following a courageous six week battle with brain cancer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Fruitland LDS Church at 325 N Pennsylvania Ave. at 10:00 a.m. with a viewing beginning at 8:30 a.m. for family and friends. Interment will be immediately following the service at Parkview Cemetery. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Condolences may be made to Grant's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Grant was born in Declo, ID, on June 25, 1937, to Ross B. and Alice (Okesson) Higley. Grant was the third child of four children. Grant graduated from Burley High School in 1956 and joined the National Guard. While on guard duty, his parents moved the family to Portland, OR. Upon completion of basic training, Grant followed his family to Portland where he met the love of his life, Sybil Gibson. They were married on May 17, 1957 in Portland, OR. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were happily married for 53 years until Sybil passed away in July, 2010.
Grant and Sybil welcomed four children into their home: Cynthia, Michael, Lori, and Timothy. They also welcomed many foster children into their home over the years.
In March, 2011 Grant married Elva Rae (Sears) Egbert.
Grant is survived by his sister Edell Lindley, four children, 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and his wife Elva Rae. He is preceded in death by his parents Ross and Alice, his brothers Jay and Howard, and his wife Sybil.
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August 9, 2013
Jean Church (Strange)
Cindy, Mike, Lori, Tim & families,
I think back on my relationship with your parents (38 years of having known your Dad - how is that possible??) and the thought that comes to me over and over is that I was so blessed to have known them.
Your Dad was hardworking, loving and steadfast in his beliefs. He had that wonderful laugh and a twinkle in his eye whenever your Mom was nearby.
During our teenage years, when we would hear about couples in our community splitting up, I always was reassured that Grant & Sybil belonged together, complimented each other and honored one another. I knew, without a doubt, that his two loves were his family and his church and he led in both by quiet example - what a wonderful role model.
I never felt "left out" in the presence of your parents because I wasn't of your faith - quite the contrary. They gathered me in. I always felt that, if I had a problem and my Dad wasn't around, I could call upon Grant and he would set things right for me again.
Even in the last few years, whenever I bumped into your Mom and Dad it was like catching up with my own family.
Your Dad was a wonderful father and so very proud of each one of you. To have to let him go is so very hard but I keep imagining him with your Mom beside him and that twinkle back in his eyes.
I am so honored that I knew your folks and my heart is a little emptier now also.
My love and prayers are with you.
July 21, 2013
john doty
He was a great man. Led me to Christ and helped me find my purpose in life.
July 17, 2013
This is one of Grants classmate. Please let Elva Rae know that we are thinking of her.
Also I have let some of our classmates know. Bill Stuart
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