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Grant Clawson Obituary
1927 ~ 2016
Grant Romney Clawson passed away of natural causes on July 10, 2016. He was born August 2, 1927, to Shirl Young Clawson and Gertrude May Romney Clawson, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The youngest of five children, he was a great-grandson of Brigham Young.
Grant attended Lowell Elementary, Bryant Junior High, and graduated from East High. He attended the U of U for one quarter before serving in the Merchant Marines. Later, he was called up with the first Utah draftees and entered the Korean Conflict/Army Division.
Grant married Irma Griggs on February 28, 1951, in Fort Riley, Kansas. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on February 28, 1955.
Grant began working at KSL-TV in 1952, advancing from Floor Manager to Production Manager. On December 2, 1968, he began painting murals of the Savior and portraits of church presidents for the LDS Church full-time.
A self-taught artist, he felt strongly at a young age that he would one day paint for the Lord. Today, murals and reproductions of his paintings hang in temples and meetinghouses worldwide.
He had a talent and passion for writing music, with a dream to be a great songwriter- but his focus was primarily on gospel-centered living and serving God, family, and painting.
Grant served in many church capacities, including stake missionary, high councilor, and with his wife in the Thai Branch as service missionaries. A loyalty to and love of God and his posterity was evident to all.
He is survived by his wife, Irma, his children, Grig (Paula), Colby, Gavin (Stephanie), Darcie (Mary), Cara Peterson (Mike), Megan Doezie (Troy), 19 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Ridgecreek Ward, 5735 Fashion Blvd., Murray, Utah. Viewings will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evening at the church and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. www.goffmortuary.com
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November 12, 2017
I met Brother Clawson in about 1975 at Temple square as he was signing the moral of Christ as a 12 year old boy teaching the elders and priests in the temple. He told me a little about his background and I never forgot how inspired he was to paint the young Jesus with blond hair and blue eyes. As a fellow painter he gave me incentive to follow his lead as his life was devoted to the church.
John Harris
July 29, 2016
I went to Lowell Elementary and learned from a friend who knew him from childhood, that he knew at age 5 that he wanted to be an artist. My wife Shirley took an art class with him at East High and had a crush on him all through High School. This came to his attention at our 50th High School Reunion. While at the reunion,I won a drawing and was given one of Grants oil paintings which I now have hanging in my office. My wife Shirley also worked with his wife Irma who worked at the telephone company in Salt Lake.
I always called him on his birthday and will not have a chance to do it this yr..He will be dearly missed.
Lynne S
July 23, 2016
Irma and Family
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Grant. I was just thinking about all of you the other day. I saw in the Church News that Grant had passed away.
I remember growing up and coming to your home and seeing many of the paintings Grant was painting for the Church in progress. It was so neat to see the final painting.
I remember Grant describing the details of the painting and who was the model for the various individuals in the painting.
It was a fun memory that I will always remember.
May the Lord Bless all of you during this difficult time.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Lynne Stockman
Joan Brown
July 19, 2016
We didn't know who this wonderful artist was until we watched a story on KSL last week that moved us to tears. Please know how grateful we are to your husband, father and grandfather for his beautiful talent and his commitment to blessing others' lives through his paintings of the Savior. His work has blessed our lives and strengthened our testimonies, as we know that is the case for millions throughout the world. We feel that we know the Savior even more because of these paintings and we will easily recognize Him when we are privileged to see Him again. We are truly grateful for a live well lived by Brother Clawson and feel so blessed to have his work continue to strengthen our testimonies of Christ, our prophets, and gospel principles and stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
July 19, 2016
We extended our deepest sympathy and love to Irma and family. We share fond memories of Grant. He was a talented humble man.
Ralph & Eileen Siebert
July 15, 2016
I just heard about Grant and am heartsick. HE was truly one of my most favorite persons I have ever got to know well. I had the honor of working closely with him for the past six years to get him to leave his amazing life history and to help me solve art questions I had about the 1960's and 1970's art that was done for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is one of my heroes.
My condolences to sweet Irma,
Sister Ann Marie Atkinson, Art missionary
July 14, 2016
To Our dear Clawson Family:
We were surprised and saddened to learn of Grant's passing. From painting scenery for plays or directing news on KSL-TV, we have known and admired his work for decades. Our associations with him in the old South Twentieth Ward were memorable and he was one of our most respected friends. May you all be comforted in this short separation. He is a great artist and he will be missed. Much love to you all.
The Orval and Luacine Clark Fox Family
Kathy Ford
July 14, 2016
When I was in 9th grade, I visited the LDS Church Office Building with my seminary bowl team. We had the great opportunity to meet Grant as he was working on the mural that is in the east lobby. He had a sign on the door of the covering tent that said "Grant's tomb". He was kind, encouraging and gracious to all of us and I've never forgotten that meeting. The world has lost a talented man. We might know that life goes on, but in the here and now, we miss their presence. I offer my sincerest regrets to his family and friends.
July 13, 2016
We were in a study group with Grant and Irma for many years and enjoyed our association with them, and especially Grant's beautiful paintings. He will be sorely missed.
Love, John and Faun Marshall
Malin Querry
July 13, 2016
Colby, Grig and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your father. May you find comfort in the many memories and painting he has shared with everyone worldwide.
Franki Plott-Chipman
July 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grant enjoying his chocolate milk shake!
Linda & Marlin Barrow
July 12, 2016
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