IRVIN GRANT

CLASS OF 1927

SEPTEMBER 13, 1905 - MARCH 29, 1998

Irvin Grant, 92, was found dead of an apparent drowning Sunday, March 29, 1998, in a creek near his rural Osawatomie home.

He was born Sept. 13, 1905, in Topeka. He was taken to Osawatomie to live with his aunt and her husband when he was 3 years old. He attended Osawatomie schools and graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 1927.

He spent the rest of his life on his farm southwest of Osawatomie. He spent his life working, both for others and for himself.

Mr. Grant was known as a hardworking and generous man, who was always willing to help a neighbor. He made a home for and cared for his aunt, Millie Duncan, until her death in 1952 at the age of 95. He later cared for his mother, Effie, until her death in 1981 at the age of 99.

Farming was his life's work and his love. Mr. Grant was known for his neatness, even mowing under his fences with a push mower. He would never let anyone drive through his fields or pastures when it was wet enough to make ruts.

He loved his farm ground and would ask friends to come look at his crops, especially the wheat in the bottom land, when it would start its spring growing and when it would later turn to its summer gold.

He enjoyed his fields and the timber and woods. He liked to build, fix and refinish furniture. Some he would keep; some he would give away, if someone had a need. Mr. Grant loved to cut firewood for his use, to sell or give away.

He also was known for his rapport with animals. He cared for them and worked with them in a way that made one think they knew they could trust each other. He bought his first calf when he was 10 years old with money he earned by chopping weeds. He gave up raising cattle several years ago, but kept his sheep, which he had raised for many years.

Friends remember Mr. Grant being with his dog, Pal. The dog had been his companion for years and had ridden in the back of his pickup, traveling many miles with his owner.

Although he lived alone, he was not a loner. He enjoyed people. Many of his meals were eaten at local cafes, places where he could share conversation and food. A trip to town was almost a daily ritual for him.

Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Spring Grove Quaker Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home of Osawatomie.

Memorials may be made to the FFA at Osawatomie High School.

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Irvin Grant
IRVIN GRANT

CLASS OF 1927

SEPTEMBER 13, 1905 - MARCH 29, 1998

Irvin Grant, 92, was found dead of an apparent drowning Sunday, March 29, 1998, in a creek near his rural Osawatomie home.

He was born Sept. 13, 1905, in Topeka. He was taken to Osawatomie to live with his aunt and her husband when he was 3 years old. He attended Osawatomie schools and graduated from Osawatomie High School with the Class of 1927.

He spent the rest of his life on his farm southwest of Osawatomie. He spent his life working, both for others and for himself.

Mr. Grant was known as a hardworking and generous man, who was always willing to help a neighbor. He made a home for and cared for his aunt, Millie Duncan, until her death in 1952 at the age of 95. He later cared for his mother, Effie, until her death in 1981 at the age of 99.

Farming was his life's work and his love. Mr. Grant was known for his neatness, even mowing under his fences with a push mower. He would never let anyone drive through his fields or pastures when it was wet enough to make ruts.

He loved his farm ground and would ask friends to come look at his crops, especially the wheat in the bottom land, when it would start its spring growing and when it would later turn to its summer gold.

He enjoyed his fields and the timber and woods. He liked to build, fix and refinish furniture. Some he would keep; some he would give away, if someone had a need. Mr. Grant loved to cut firewood for his use, to sell or give away.

He also was known for his rapport with animals. He cared for them and worked with them in a way that made one think they knew they could trust each other. He bought his first calf when he was 10 years old with money he earned by chopping weeds. He gave up raising cattle several years ago, but kept his sheep, which he had raised for many years.

Friends remember Mr. Grant being with his dog, Pal. The dog had been his companion for years and had ridden in the back of his pickup, traveling many miles with his owner.

Although he lived alone, he was not a loner. He enjoyed people. Many of his meals were eaten at local cafes, places where he could share conversation and food. A trip to town was almost a daily ritual for him.

Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Spring Grove Quaker Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home of Osawatomie.

Memorials may be made to the FFA at Osawatomie High School.

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