Ardell Grace's Obituary
Ardell Grace
1935-2022
Born to George Forest and Erma (Woolsey) Grace; August 24, 1935 in Lehi, Utah. The third child in a family of nine siblings he spent his youth on his family’s farm and left home in his early teens to work as a ranch hand in Mesquite Nevada where he “lived on a horse ranching and farming” passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2022 at Intermountain American Fork Hospital, in American Fork, Utah.
Ardell was preceded in death by, his parents, brothers Larry, Leone, George, and Merrill, sister Ardith (Haskel) Grace, and Grandson Alee Grace. He leaves behind brother’s Nick, Jerry and Cody (Formerly Lamar Grace), his wife of 69 years Celia (Maes) Grace, his daughter Cindy, her 2 daughters, 6 great grandchildren and 3 great, great-grandchildren and son Phillip A., his 3 remaining children and 10 great grandchildren.
He was employed at Kennecott Copper mine for 33 years as a machine operator and retired to enjoy his love for fishing and hunting. He played the guitar and performed with a variety of family and friends, he shared his love for the guitar with many aspiring students as a teacher and guide. In addition he was very active with his son as a coach and trainer at Stan’s Boxing Club in Orem, Utah. Before his passage from this earthly life, he was blessed with the opportunity to cradle all three of his great-great-grandchildren in his arms.
Our family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Intermountain American Fork Hospital, Dr. Davis and the ER staff, and the Surgical Wing and their staff. A special thank you goes out to Jessica Rikli with Intermountain Homecare and Hospice who made it possible for our family to say goodbye to our patriarch in a tranquil and loving manner.
The family has chosen to forgo a formal funeral service.
In Remembrance
A tribute to a wonderful man who lived a long life,
He gave to his parents, he gave to his siblings, he gave to his grandchildren.
His legacy will live in their hearts that he so truly loved.
Now that his body has left this earth he will be remembered for the gift of his birth.
-Celia (Maes) Grace 2022
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