Joan P. Grace peacefully passed away on May 18, 2023, in Payson, Utah. She recently had a brief, intense battle with cancer. She endured to the end, as she lived her life, with grace and dignity.
Joan was born May 9, 1934, in Nephi, Utah to Elthora Christensen and Alan Pace. She grew up in a little white house on a farm with one sister, Gail, and two brothers, Lynn and Wayne. Her hard work ethic developed during these formative years on the farm which carried her throughout her life. She cultivated a love of sewing, quilting, and cooking while living “out west”.
Her senior year of high school, Joan was crowned Miss Nephi. She made her own gown which she proudly wore on the parade float. During this time, she met Dix Grace and, of course, they fell in love.
Dix and Joan were married in the Manti Temple and settled down in Payson, Utah. They raised five children while both working for Mountain Fuel Supply Company.
Joan was an ardent servant of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many callings throughout her life. Most recently she was thrilled to serve in the Payson Temple. She loved doing genealogy and the kinship with family she felt while doing it.
Joan enjoyed flowers, family, and fun. She was 89 years young. There wasn’t a party or gathering that she wasn’t there with a gift in hand and a handwritten card. She also loved “rooting for the Jazz“ and was their biggest fan.
Joan will surely be missed. Her beautiful smile and warm hugs cannot be replaced but we know she will be with us, always.
Joan is survived by her children: Kim (Pam) Grace, Kevin (Tracy) Grace, Leslee (LeGrand) Woolstenhulme, Lisa Grace-Donahue, Patti (Marty) Erickson and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Wayne (Sandy) Pace.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 225 South 400 East, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Vine Bluff Cemetery, 1200 North 400 East, Nephi, Utah.
6 Condolences for Joan P. Grace
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Howard Peterson says
May 24, 2023 at 7:23 pmWhat a great child of God! I have always enjoyed being around her. She will be missed, but has moved upward towards her eternal destiny. Our prayers are for her dear family.
Ardalia F. Lovely says
May 26, 2023 at 7:54 amMrs Grace, her husband, my son, aunt, and myself shared the LVAD house in Salt Lake City. She was “Love”, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
BetteJo & Carl McLelland says
May 25, 2023 at 12:44 amWe are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. May the Lord bring you comfort in the happy memories you have enjoyed together. Please know that we are mourning with you in this time of sorrow and separation. We love you!
Ardalia F. Lovely says
May 26, 2023 at 7:56 amMrs Grace, her husband, my son, aunt, and myself shared the LVAD house in Salt Lake City. She was “Love”, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Jayeleenen Edwards says
May 26, 2023 at 12:49 amI sure will miss this lovely lady. She was a ray of sunshine in my life. I probably won’t be able to come to the funeral as I watch 2 kids during the week. She will be leaving a hole in my life.
Margil Terry says
May 26, 2023 at 4:26 pmI worked for may years with Joan at Mountain Fuel Supply. She was always a gracious and wonderful lady. How she loved her family. May the Savior give you all peace during this difficult time.
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