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Grant Alexander Bird O'Neill
March 5, 1990-Dec. 14, 2012
He was raised in Edmonds, Washington and attended Edmonds Woodway High School.
He enrolled in Job Corps Culinary Arts program, as cooking was his passion. He was most recently employed at the family business in Everett.
Grant is survived by father, Tim O'Neill (Gena Cernich); mother, Elizabeth Bird (Gary Thompson); sister, Stephanie Bird O'Neill; brother, Ryan Bird O'Neill; aunt and uncle, Ray and Theresa Loosveldt; cousin, Alisa (Mike) Cordell; a very special niece, Madison Cordell; and step-siblings, Karlee and Taylor Cernich; along with numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins,and friends who will miss his giant 6'9 presence, huge smile, dry sense of humor and love for family.
Mass will be held Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Parish 6511-176th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 followed by reception at church. Call for info regarding gathering at Grant's Edmonds home after service, then an Irish wake at Grants Mukilteo Home afterward.
Grant was True of Heart, Firm of Conviction, Champion of the Underdog, and a gift to us beyond measure.
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Steph
December 13, 2024
Steph
December 13, 2024
Steph
December 13, 2024
Grant, I never have gotten used to you not being there. Even still, all of the holidays and the milestones that are celebrated your absence is felt acutely. Something will always be missing at every family event or occasion. I don't think I can approach anything in life with just pure joy, there's a bittersweet element to my life experiences now. But it was such an honor and a pleasure to know you and be your sister...I would choose to love you and lose you all over again rather than not know this pain. cancer. I love you baby bro. I miss you to my bones.
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2022
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2022
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2022
10 years have flown by since since you left you behind
gone from our daily mortal lives but always on our mind.
Have a great day flying around watching us from above,
hug your Grandmas and Ray , and give them our love.
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2021
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2021
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2021
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2021
Tim O'Neill
December 13, 2021
We all miss you big guy! Your personality, humor, smile and compassion all live on through our memories.
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Stephanie Bird O'Neill
January 17, 2013
Grantly, I miss you so terribly, and the huge hole you have left in my life is threatening to swallow me whole. Your wry wit, your love of life and the humorous outlook that you held for it, your huge heart, sweet empathy, and original personality, and your towering presence are remembered and their loss grieved for constantly. I love you so much baby bro, and the world is almost unrecognizable without you in it. I am so lucky to be your big sister and to have had the privilege of knowing and loving you. You have made this world a brighter place by gracing us all with the wonderful quirky person that is Grant. I love you. So so much.
Stephanie Nelson (Pirie)
January 16, 2013
Tim, I have remarried and moved to Spokane and so I did not hear about this until tonight from Luke (Pirie). I am so very sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family. Grant was a wonderful young man and you were all so very kind to Luke. You will be in my prayers.
Jenn Rorie
January 5, 2013
Oh Tim... I am so very sorry for this. I cannot find the words.
Dawn Carlsen
January 2, 2013
Elizabeth,
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved & treasured son, Grant. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karri Copstead
December 28, 2012
Grant and I had been childhood friends since our middle school years. We became best friends and that never changed throughout the years. His unique personality always kept everyone that knew him in good humor, and that will be one of the things I miss most about him. He will be missed and his memory will be cherished by everyone that knew and loved him.
December 28, 2012
I haven't seen you since you were about eight-years-old but I the time I spend with you and your brother and sister remain some of my fondest memories. You were the most creative kid when it came to making up games. You always made me laugh. My heart goes out to your family.
-Chelsey
December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
Grant & Gena on his tricked out scooter
December 27, 2012
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j bs
December 23, 2012
Your probably cooking something really good up there Jesus is lucky to have you back home to cook for him lol rip Jsb mountlaketerrace wa
Alexandra Sadouk
December 22, 2012
Grant and I met at job corps. We came in the same day. From that day on we became close as ever, where I was, he was there. And vice versa. Grant was the most amazing best friend anyone could have asked for. He stood up for everything he believed in. And for those he cared for. memories of His smiles and laughs, hugs and love still warms my heart even through the pain. My condolences to the O'Neill family. Missing you guys and holding you in my heart. I can't wait until I can come home and see you all again. And to pay my respects. He was taken too soon. :( until then... You're all in my heart, always.
Charla Collins
December 21, 2012
Rest in Peace Grant. I know you are in heaven flirting with the angels and having deep conversations with God. You will be greatly missed.
SJ D
December 21, 2012
In knowing that the angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Rest in peace Grant. The Cordell & DeVos Family
Rick Essex
December 21, 2012
While a student in my classes I always saw Grant as the the protector of the others. He was more willing than most students to help and support his friends. He had a heart bigger than even he was tall. Grant was funny and sincere, he was a romantic and realist. Grant wanted to find the right way to be, that is high praise. I will keep him and his family in my thoughts.
December 21, 2012
I am so saddedned to learn of Grant's passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences. His huge, warm smile is a strong memory for me, as I am sure it is for all who knew him. Thinking of you all.
Gail Shepard
December 21, 2012
I share in your sorrow for the loss of your beloved son. It was a pleasure knowing him for 4 years at Edmonds-Woodway High School. I feel I learned more from him and he from me; he was funny, kind, sensitive and made tremendous growth in high school. I was very proud of the person he became. May God rest his soul and may you live many years to cherish the fond memories you have of him.
May his memory be eternal.
Fondly,
Deena Maroutsos
December 21, 2012
RIP
DJH
December 20, 2012
I only knew you for about 8 months. You were always good, you were always happy and I never heard you say a negative word about another person. Knowing you made me a better person.Rest in peace my young friend.
Rudy Lebrun & Dawn Bloomberg
December 20, 2012
God has call a gentle soul to heaven.. We lament at our lost, but know that God has him.. We ask you, Lord, to easy the pain that we feel, and remember the love that Grant will continue to give us in our hearts
December 20, 2012
Grant was a unique individual, with very charming ways. His presence was always a gift in our home. Rudy really enjoyed being around him, and my kids thought he was "Really Something Else."
He was a blessing, thats for sure.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you Tim, and your entire family. He will definitely be missed, and never ever forgotten.
Love~ Dawn&Rudy
Duane and Jackie Ray
December 20, 2012
Our sympathy for your loss; although difficult at any time, the holidays can be a bittersweet mix of deeper grief and healing peace--may your gathering with family and friends contain some of the joy seen in your son's smile.
Cristen Baca
December 19, 2012
We are so sorry for your your loss. No child has been more loved. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley Enebrad
December 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Tim, I hope you will find strength in knowing that Grant will no longer be in pain and that he lived well. Your pain will lessen but only with time. And it is not that it diminishes but that you will get used to it. Be well and Take care...
December 19, 2012
Your smile has not changed since first seeing you in the hospital @birth, one year old, two years old.... the loss is immeasurable.. Love, Kirk
Miles Montgomery
December 19, 2012
Rest in peace big man. You will be missed more than you know. I am glad I got the chance to know you as a friend.
Teresa Gaskins
December 19, 2012
Rest in peace. Im praying that the family will be able to get through this difficult time right now. I am glad to have been there for the Thanksgiving
dinner.
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