Stephan Grayson Parry was born on March 12, 1949, to Abigail Gurr Parry and Christopher Jones Arthur Parry, in Cedar City, Utah. He passed away on June 30, 2020, in Spanish Fork, Utah.
He grew up in Cedar City, Utah, and attended high school in both Cedar City and Orem, graduating from Cedar City High School.
He was a hard worker. During the summers of his teenage years, and for a short time after he returned from his mission, he worked on the Gurr Farm in Parowan, with his cousins. He also worked at Bryce Inn, where he was first introduced to his future wife, Evelyn.
He served a Spanish-speaking mission, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Miami, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Evelyn waited for him and they were married in the St.George Temple on March 20, 1971.
He attended college at SUU. He was later trained as a Printing Pressman and spent many years in this vocation, including running his own business.
Throughout his married life, Grayson lived in Cedar City, Parowan, Orem, Payson, and was currently living in Spanish Fork, but he always considered Payson his home.
He had a great love for sports and enjoyed attending his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events, especially basketball. He also loved to watch BYU sports. He was an avid reader and had a huge collection of books. He also loved to feed the birds and garden and took great pride in having a beautiful yard. His greatest love, though, was his family; especially his wife, Evelyn.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children: Brandon (Meg) Parry of Spanish Fork, Travis (Shasta) Parry of Salem, Shawn (Ronda) Parry of Perry, Crystal (Jim) West of Heber, Jana (Larry) Nobuhara of Mapleton. He is also survived by five siblings: Trish (Bob) Little, Karnell (Barbara) Parry, Chris (Mona) Parry, Lane (Brenda) Parry, Pam Thomson, and an additional sister-in-law, Debbie Parry. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Arnold and Melton.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. and a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7 2020, at the Oakview LDS Ward Chapel, 3477 East River Bottom Road, Spanish Fork. Due to current circumstances, the family kindly requests that no children be present for the funeral. The burial will take place at the Payson Cemetery.
The funeral will be broadcast live on the Walker Funeral Home Facebook Page
6 Condolences for Stephan Grayson Parry
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Connie says
July 3, 2020 at 4:58 amParry Family – There are no words that can begin to capture the magnitude of your loss. I’m so sorry that you and your family are going through this hardship. Hope all the wonderful memories of your Dad comfort you at this time. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Ron Carrasco Family
Jeff Higginson says
July 3, 2020 at 2:06 pmGrayson was always kind to me. I’m sorry for your loss.
KathyLamb says
July 4, 2020 at 1:56 amWe are saddened to hear of Grayson passing away. He was always a very kind and considerate person to be around. Our heart goes out to his wife and family at this sad time.
Your cousin,
Kathy Gurr Lamb and Bill
Aaron Palmer says
July 7, 2020 at 2:59 pmMy deepest, sincerest condolences to the Parry Family. May you be comforted!
Steven Palmer says
July 8, 2020 at 2:42 amI was a missionary companion to one of the hardest working elders in the mission. I served with Elder Parry in Miami and in Puerto Rico. He was my favorite companion and I learned a lot from this humble elder. Elder Parry was a District Leader and a Zone Leader. We knew all about Evelyn. She was the only girl friend of our zone who waited. I am glad that I had the blessing of serving with Grayson. We pray for Sister Parry as well as all of his family members that you will be comforted in this time of grief.
Mary Fillmore says
April 30, 2023 at 4:18 amGrayson, you were a gift to the world! Your kindness was felt by those that loved you and by countless others that only had the privilege of being in your presence. Till we meet again ….. I love you…..
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