Grant Albert Thompson

Grant Albert Thompson, age 92, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Layton, Utah. Born on December 10, 1933, in Brigham City, Utah, to Claudy Albert and Zella Jane Price Thompson, he was raised in Nampa, Idaho, and remained an Idaho boy at heart throughout his life. He later lived in Kaysville, West Point, St. George, and Clearfield, Utah. A proud graduate of Nampa High School, Class of 1953, Grant cherished his memories as a Nampa Bulldog.

In 1953, Grant enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Philippines and Guam. He continued his military commitment in the Navy Reserves with the Seabees before transferring to the Air Force Reserves, where he served with the 67th Aerial Port Squadron at Hill Air Force Base. These years brought him many lifelong friendships that he treasured deeply. He retired as an Air Freight Supervisor from Hill Air Force Base and from the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Grant married Esther Caley on June 8, 1956, in the Los Angeles California Temple. Their marriage spanned 70 devoted years. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and Esther served a full-time mission together in Sydney, Australia, from August 1989 to January 1991. He found great joy in studying the gospel, working in his yard and garden, traveling, and sharing stories with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Caley Thompson; children Debbie Stratford (Wade), Colleen Schofield (LaMont), John Thompson (Joyce), Beverly Sudweeks (Kirt), daughter-in-law Christine Smith Thompson, beloved foster son Kevin Lynn Thompson (Charlotte), 19 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. Grant was preceded in death by his parents, Claudy Albert Thompson and Zella Jane Price Thompson, sister Janice Long, brothers-in-law Zed Long and David Pearcey, sisters-in-law Carolee Thompson and Sandra Thompson, and son Kim Grant Thompson.