Richard Allan Grayson

Who will give the toast? Who will tell the funny barrister jokes while wearing a red plaid tam on his head? We have such wonderful memories of Dick from the numerous International Study trips the University department of Mortuary Science sponsored and the last trip in 1998 that was sponsored by Dick, Dale, and Mary's organization, the International Funeral Service Education Association. Dick always provided the best of stories and jokes, the best and most appropriate toasts. And the best...

I remember Dick Grayson, or "Mr. Grayson" as I always politely referred to him, as a friendly man who opened up his home to me during my adolescence. I slept on a number of his couches countless times on the weekends during my high school years while spending time with his son Jon, my best friend in high school. I always felt welcomed by him and Carol, and considered their home my second home during those years.

I fondly recall the different times when different parts of his...

To The Grayson Family,

I'm saddened to hear about the loss of your wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His spirit will remain with me as I think of the wonderful times we had at the reunions and how kind and loving he was when I came to visit. I can't be in Minnesota, but my love and hugs are with you.

Cousin Lee

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Grayson as an instructor at the University of Minnesota - Mortuary Science Department back in 1992-93. My condolences go out to his family during this time. Dick was a wonderful instructor - full of interesting stories and real-life events to keep us not only interested, but entertained at the same time. He made learning funeral law fun. I have many fond memories of his class, & a number of conversations that we had after my graduation. I know that many...