Grant Eric Butenhoff
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Jennie Pierce
February 2, 2022
Miss you Big Brother!
Bryan Hawkins
May 26, 2020
Grant, it has been many years and I still think of our time spent together in Okinawa and Camp Pendleton. You were a great friend and our group had so much fun together. Just missing you this past weekend. Semper Fi.
Melanie Ueland
May 10, 2020
It's been a year since I last wrote to you, but you are never forgotten, Grant. We're experiencing a global pandemic, and I can only imagine how you'd be handing it all. I miss your easy smile and gentle way of being.
Melanie Ueland
April 8, 2019
A friend just lost her brother to cancer, so I find myself thinking about you today. I literally cannot believe you've been gone 15 years already. You'd be 52 and I'm sure still look like a kid! The world was a better place with you in it, Grant. xoxo
You would get a kick out of this little guy! Miss you so much big brother!!
Jennie Pierce
February 1, 2019
Michael Skoog
March 13, 2018
Grant was a great NCO and a great guy. I had the pleasure of serving with Grant in the National Guard in the early 90's. I'm sorry you had to go so soon. Rest in peace, brother!
Judee Butenhoff
May 30, 2016
Mom
May 30, 2016
Miss you so much.
February 2, 2015
From Faith Anna
Melanie Ueland
February 2, 2015
Hard to believe it's been 11 years since you left us.
Jennie Pierce
February 2, 2015
So many things I want to tell you! I miss you everyday!
Justin Legate
August 8, 2013
Never Forgotten.
Vortac of Vae Victis
Your Sister
December 22, 2012
Heavy heart, miss your voice, so much to tell you.
Judee Butenhoff
December 9, 2012
Holiday season has started. We all miss you so much. love,mother
Nancy
May 28, 2012
Thank you for your service to others. You and my son Brent were in school together, those were such good years. God is with you, you are with God, remembered always.
May 28, 2012
Knew u as a boy Grant....missed the growing up years. God B with you..............Suzanne.............Colorado
May 28, 2012
Missing you on this Memorial Day. Semper Fi to my Marine....Love Mom...
Jennie
February 4, 2012
Miss you
Sue Larson
February 4, 2012
Dear Judee Even though I did not know Grant personally. My heart goes out to you. Gods blessings as you remember the gifts Grant gave to you in his short life time.
Gaye Pietrocola
February 4, 2012
I did not know you or the circumstances of your passing but I can see from all the posts here that you were a special young man and very much missed. This hurts my heart - especially for your Mom.
Melanie Ueland
February 3, 2012
Just returned from a medical mission to Guatemala...my first official work as an RN. It is in large part because of Grant that I chose this path. He told me when he was sick that I should be a nurse. My work will always be inspired by him. Love to you always!
Shawn Reese
February 2, 2012
I still think of you often, Grant, and pray for continued peace and love for you and your family.
Erondil of Vae Victis
February 12, 2011
My heart stopped when i saw the obituary.Grant was a beautiful man. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Judee Butenhoff
February 10, 2011
Missing you, especially on our Birthday this year. Love, Mom
Brian Jacobson
February 1, 2011
Grant(Granarc) it's Olorin. I still miss you and pray for your family.
Melanie Ueland
July 18, 2010
Missing you today, dear stepbrother!
July 16, 2010
Missing you today big brother!
July 16, 2010
Missing you big brother!
Karen Willard
August 11, 2009
I knew Grant in California. He was a very dear friend then. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. The world has lost a wonderful person. He will be sorely missed.
Vortac Verloren
May 31, 2009
Granarc - We still remember you. We still miss you. We still tell the stories of you. Vae Victis!
Rob and Linda Cole
February 14, 2009
We miss you so much Grant. We smile at the many photos of all us gathered together and can still hear you laughing and having a great time. You were truly a great friend and an honorable man. You will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts.
Gail Sather
February 5, 2009
Grant was my step-son; always a tough and principled person with the very sweet smile and pleasant personality....driven to excel in whatever he did. Grant was always kind and gentle and agreeable to a fault. He and Jennie joined my two children in my heart and that love will always be there. Praise God that he has promised that we will meet again and there will be joy in that reunion...till then Grant, we will miss you.
Chris Ueland
February 5, 2009
Chris Ueland
Grant was a Brother and a friend.
He has left us to early, and we greatly miss his presence in our lives. I am thankful for all the times we shared from our first meeting, sitting in a boat in the garage at our home in EGF, to the service times we experienced together in the Guard. I know that we will be together again some day and I look forward to that reunion.
Jennie Butenhoff-Pierce
February 2, 2009
It has been 5 years today since we lost you. The memory of your passing lives on clear as day in my mind making an empty hole in my heart. I miss you dearly big brother.. Faith Anna always asks me to tell her stories of Uncle Granty as she struggles to retain her memorys of you! I wish you could see her now you would be so proud of her... She has your love for music and quick wit... We will celebrate your life and cherish your memory. We love you!
Maggie Sisters' Sludge
May 8, 2008
Hello Lynn,
I don't know how else to find you. This is Maggie, one of the sisters of Sisters' Sludge. We were looking at the photo of you and Grant today and just saying we still think of you. We even think of your dogs who loved the mail man.
Just wanted to say hello.
Maggie
and the Sisters
Tim Ashley
August 2, 2007
Sorrow delayed is not sorrow denied. I am agrieved to hear of Grant's passing. Like many, I knew him through his online personna, Granarc. Even through the lens of an internet game, it was clear that Grant was a leader among men; a noble soul who's passing does not in one whit diminish his nobility. He will forever live in our hearts and minds as friend, compatriot, and leader par excellance. My prayers for his repose go up to heaven, and extend to those family, friends and loved ones who most assuredly miss his presence.
God bless you, Grant.
In Hibernia, I was Eithnesidh NiBhaird,
David Pierce
February 24, 2006
Like many others here, I knew Granarc on Dark Age of Camelot. I was priviledged to have served under him on many raids he led in the early years. The connection you can have to someone in the virtual community is very odd -- in a way you don't know them at all, and in other way you see ONLY what a person is truly like, without any distortion from their appearance, their age, clothing, or accent. In that respect Granarc always came across as a tremendously inspiring person; honest, direct, strong, and noble.
I'm very sorry this note is so delayed; I only heard about his passing yesterday from a mutual online friend, and was terribly saddened to hear about it. Granarc will always be remembered by those who knew him. I will see him forever bright, forever shining, and forever leading us all to victory.
In game Twip, of Hibernian Irregulars
Jennie Pierce
January 24, 2006
Happy Birthday Big Brother!
We Miss You! :o)
Jody Clauson
November 17, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Grant. He was such a wonderful, caring, high-spirited person. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't recall the special times that him and I shared, many years ago. My heart goes out to you Judee Jennie, Gary and the rest of his family. He will always be remembered. He was such a special person, one of the best friends that I ever had. I will miss him dearly.
Jody Clauson
November 17, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Grant. He was such a wonderful, caring, high-spirited person. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't recall the special times that him and I shared, many years ago. I only wish we had kept in touch. My heart goes out to you Judy, Jennie, Gary and the rest of his family. He will always be remembered. He was such a special person.
Jess & Judy Hollar
February 26, 2004
We never had the pleasure of meeting Grant but after reading his obituary and all of the lovely tributes, I know we would have liked him. So, we mourn with you a young life cut short. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of his family, and especially our friends,Gary and Melody. May God give you comfort.
Patricia
February 20, 2004
Lynn-
I was first shocked then saddened when I learned of Grant's passing. It was comforting to read all these wonderful messages and hear what a special man Grant was. May these memories bring you comfort in the times ahead.
In friendship, Pat
Gracey
February 19, 2004
Supportive
Challenging
Motivating
Kind
Encouraging
Grant (Granarc) is the best of the best. His name will live on in my mind forever. He is someone who enabled me to really strive to overcome my personal insecurities and to try my hardest to be the best I could be.
I offer my most sincere support to his family.
Ryan Gray
February 17, 2004
I'm terribly saddened to hear of Grant's passing, and my heart goes out to his wife, family, and friends. I only knew Grant as Granarc, but liked him very well, and respected him even more.
Alariel Bloodriver
Conradh na Gaeilge
Bonnie Spaeth
February 13, 2004
Auntie Mel & Gary: We are praying for you & the family, we will light a candle at church in memory of Grant! Love & Prayers, Bon
Melissa Daudt
February 12, 2004
Dear Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Grant. I want you to know that I am thinking of you, and praying for you and your family. Love, Melissa
Joyce Kuang
February 11, 2004
I also knew him through the video game, and i offer my condolences.
Shannon Swanson
February 11, 2004
Lynn,
I was shocked and very saddened to hear about Grant. I found out just yesterday from past co-workers at American Express. As you well know, he was a wonderful man and left every life he touched a little bit better than it was before. He will be missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennie Tafoya
February 10, 2004
I want to thank all of my family, friends, and "new friends" for their support at Grant's bedside the last days of his life. It was the most difficult thing I have ever experienced in my life to watch my big brother slip away with so much life left to live. Your support made those days much more comforting.
To all of "Granarcs" comrads, he was a mighty warrior to his last breath. As his lil' sister it amazes me and gives me great joy to know he touched so many lives. The hole in my heart will be filled with the honorable words of inspiration towards the celebration of my brother's life, to me, known as "Grant the Great". He too was my guide and leader. He had big dreams and plans for his three year old neice, who I will show your words of friendship to. She will know how truly wonderful her Uncle Granty was.
The day of his death was, " The Return of King".
I love you Lyn
Patrick O'Leary
February 9, 2004
I never had the honor to meet Grant in real life but I am happy that I did get to spend over 2 years gaming along side him in DAoC. He earned a level of respect from me in that time that few others ever have. He was never too busy to listen and help his friends. I will never forget Grant, our Poobah.
My prayers are with him and his family. God bless you all.
Fireni OFaolain
Vae Victis
Joe aka Nomehh
February 8, 2004
I knew Grant through Dark Age of Camelot as well. As I sit here and ponder what to say, fond memories of him pass through my mind. From the days he took charge and lead a Galladoria raid to going for the relics, he always proved himself time after time as being a great leader. He would always go out of his way to help you out if he could. I am truely saddened to hear that he will no longer be around. To his family : I wish you all the best. He was such a great and caring man. No one could ever ask for anything better.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Karl and Susie Erickson/Rasmussen
February 8, 2004
We pray that your wonderful memories of Grant will help to ease the sadness in your hearts.
Our sincerely sympathy to Grant's family.
Taby Ishappy
February 7, 2004
I still find this all too much. I can't believe that Grant is gone. I knew Grant through DAoC and for what it is worth, he portrayed himself as a respectable and outstanding individual.
/salute
My prayers go out to his family
Ethan Kidhardt
February 7, 2004
I only knew Grant from DAOC--for what its worth, he was the best leader on Guinevere and likely any server and had the respect of *thousands* of people who while did not know him in real life, knew what he represented and had endless respect for him. I was but a number among those who had the pleasure of being in his guild and a lead closely with him in many events.
My condolences to his family and the thousands of people around the country he has left an unforgettable impression on. Grant was a great man.
Ethan
"Esis", DAOC Guinevere
Saanktuarie the Druid VictoriaLindsay
February 6, 2004
Rest in Peace, Granarc.
For two years I fought beside you in glorious battles, realmmate. And tho it has been a few months since we spoke, I am truely saddened at your suffering, and am only comforted by the legacy you have left behind. For you have taught so many what loyalty means, as you led hundreds of us in epic battles against enemies and the dragon. I was honored to have been given the privlege to be your healer those times I was. I am sorry we Druids could not heal you of this affliction. Go now in peace, God-King of Hibernia (smile), the war for you is over.
To his family: we loved Grant as Granarc, and respected him, he was our Leader, in the truest sense of the word.
/salute
Jason Siu
February 6, 2004
It is amazing the people you can meet through a game, and in a competitive sense, have honor and respect for the person behind the character. A little over a year ago, Grant was a familiar foe in DAoC and I remember having brief conversations with him concerning strategies within the game. It's weird how you can have such respect and honor for someone for their tactical planning in game - which is just a mere pixel of their brilliance in real life. Many lives were touched by Grant, maybe not so much mine directly, but indirectly he was one to always admire. To his family, my prayers and sympathies are with you.
Loren Leake
February 6, 2004
What else is there left to say?
Grant was always a special person from the time when I first met him in junior high school till the very end of his life. He was always one of the friendliest and most outgoing people you could ever meet. In his life, Grant always seemed to travel in many different circles and he always seemed to make friends no matter where he ventured. It is fitting that such a dynamic person should have such a wide collection of people who were willing to be with him at the end... which came too quickly.
For those of you who only knew him through his online conquests, your greatest loss will be that you never got to meet him in person and experience his clever wit and wonderful laugh. He will be truly missed in many different places around the globe.
I would personally like to thank his Minneapolis friends for their beautiful music and their touching words at his service. Although it was a very sad moment for all, it was a wonderful way to say goodbye to a good friend.
Lynn, we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Dillman
February 6, 2004
I too met Grant on DaoC many years ago now. I am thankful to have known such a wonderful man. The Realm held a tribute to him lastnight, we gathered by a lake, we gathered the Midgards and the Albions and well most of Hibernia. Granny would have been so proud as i was of the out pouring of love and respect.
Be very proud, he was a gentleman who earned the respect and loyalty of many.
/with much love
Lisa Dillman
Augustine
Michele McParland
February 6, 2004
I, as well, only knew Grant from DAoC but he will never be forgotten. He made an impact everyday in the lives of many people including my own. I wish to give his family and friends my most sincere sympathies. All of our thoughts are with you in this sad time.
Gryflett--Albion--
February 6, 2004
I am saddened to hear of Grant's passing. I didn't speak with him in game, but I know that he touched many people there and was well-liked.
Cary Miller
February 6, 2004
I also knew Grant from Dark Ages of Camelot.
How blessed we are to have known such an inspiring person.
He lead by great example. He taught us at every chance.
Strong with his convictions yet quick to forgive.
My heartfelt condolences to his Friends & Family..
Vae Victis!
Paul Lavelle
February 5, 2004
Just a note.. you know the game he loved to play DAOC.
Well in testiment to Grant..
approximately 1000 people from all three Realms wanted to attend the memorial service online hosted by his Guild of Vae Victis. So many in fact that it crashed the game servers. So friend and foe all came to honor the man. We are all praying for you and you have the deepest sympathy from all that were touched by him. Its a loss not easily taken.. We thank you for the time he shared with us.
Shane Murphy
February 5, 2004
To all Grant's family and friends.
What a wonderful man. The world has lost a shining light and we are all poorer.
Thank you Grant for the love and light you spread on this planet.
John Moore
February 5, 2004
Grant was known to me as Granarc. A highly respected leader whom I only knew in passing. I regret not knowing him better as many of my closest friend do. My deepest and sincerest sympathies.
Johrel of Aislingeach
Brian Hillman
February 5, 2004
I met Grant as well on Dark Ages of Camelot. Just in the short time that we played together he taught me so much. More than anything about honor and respect, and I'm a better person because of him. He is a true friend that I looked up to, and respected dearly. His death is a tragic loss not only to the game he loved, but to the world in general. He is in a better place now, and will never feel pain again, and I hope that helps with his passing.
My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and to all who knew him.
Many people will walk in
and out of your life,
but only true friends will leave
footprints in your heart.
/salute
Ciaoic Caregiver (formally of VV)
Hudson Akridge
February 5, 2004
I didn't know a lot about Grant, but what I did know was that he was one of the best friend and leader I ever had.
His journey in life, was honorable and just. It saddens me deeply to see him go this way. He was a real fighter.
Melissa Perez
February 5, 2004
I only knew Grant (Granarc) through Dark age of Camelot and I didn't get to spend much time with him. But he was a wonderful person and left a huge impact on our community. He will be sorly missed and always remembered.
My sympathies to his loved ones. He will always live on in our hearts.
Tarek Alameddine
February 5, 2004
I only knew Grant "Granarc" from his exploits in Dark Age of Camelot. A truly great man who inspired us all, made us laugh, and was always there when you needed him. He was by all means a worthy opponent and his passing came as a surprise to us all. He will be truly missed, but his legacy shall live on forever. For what it's worth, he shall be given a king's memorial in the game he loved so much.
My condolances to his family and friends.
/salute
respectfully ,
Jeryvn, Obliteration
Shawn Leathers
February 5, 2004
I did not know Grant in person but knew him as Granarc in DAOC (this is Eldewin Mightyhear). He will be truly missed my not only myself but my whole family. My children would sit and watch Vae Victis groups run wild and they would always point out the "strong guy up front" known as Granarc.
Chris Milliken
February 5, 2004
Lynn,
You have my sincerest sympathies in this very hard time. Grant touched many people.
Shawn Reese
February 5, 2004
Lynn,
I, too, knew Grant from the game he loved so much and I have rarely met, in any form, such a person of integrity, passion, loyalty, courage and strength. He touched my life in a way that has left me forever changed, and I can only thank our Creator for allowing me to know such a wonderful man. My deepest and most sincere condolences to you, his family and his friends.
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