Melvin Hart Grandy

SMITHFIELD - Melvin Hart Grandy, 54, passed away December 20, 2011, at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Ogden, Utah, after a lingering illness. He was born February 6, 1957, in Logan, Utah, the son of Wallace Henry and Rhea Hart Grandy. He was the youngest of six children and was adored and spoiled by the whole family, especially his oldest sister Luane. It was questionable as to whether he would ever learn to walk because Luane carried him around so much. Melvin was raised in Smithfield, Utah, and attended Sky View High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed scouting, camping, earning merit badges, and became a Life Scout and a Senior Patrol Leader. He also enjoyed creating inventions, practicing karate, playing the trumpet, and hunting ducks with his dad and faithful dog, Rusty. As a teenager, cars, motorcycles, and dirt bikes became his passion. There wasn't a hill he couldn't conquer on his Yamaha 500cc, including the renowned Widowmaker which was a dream come true. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1975. He then attended Utah Trade Tech in Salt Lake City where he studied auto mechanics. Melvin is survived by his mother, Rhea Hart Grandy, North Logan, Utah; brother, Boyd Candy Grandy; sisters, Marcile Loran Hirschi, Logan, Utah; Gayla Daryl Reese, Hyde Park, Utah; Teresa Minnick; brother-in-law, Alma Roxene Burton, Afton, Wyoming; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Henry Grandy November 4, 1989, and by his sister, Luane Alma Burton January 8, 1985. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 29, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, in Logan, with a viewing one hour prior to services. A viewing will also be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, at Nelson Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Paris, Idaho, Cemetery on Thursday at 3 p.m.