John Paul (Jp) Grimard

John Paul Grimard (JP) of Nephi, age 70, passed away January 29, 2020 in Payson, Utah, following an industrial accident two years ago. He was born April 30,1949 in Cumberland Pennsylvania.

He was raised in Paradise, PA by his grandparents. He attended schools and college in Pennsylvania until he was drafted into the US Marines to fight in Vietnam. Although he has great respect for his military brothers, he was a very personal person, and his wish was to decline medals and a military funeral, which will be followed.

He married Jaynette Jones in Salt Lake City, Utah. With this union he gained a family he instantly connected with and truly loved and they loved him. His passion for Harleys was contagious and enjoyed his love of riding with his personal outlaws, Hal and Bonnie Jones. JP worked as a crane operator for many years and was a master of his skill working in various places around the world.

He is survived by his wife, Jaynette Jones Grimard; two daughters, Kami Hansen (Matt), Samantha Clark (Chris) and three sons, Clint Wm. Heyborne, Robert E. Heyborne (Shannon) and Jarett S. Snyder; 10 grandchildren; brother in laws, Weston Jones (Sondra), Hal (Bonnie) Kent and GB Jones. Preceded in death by his grandparents.

A viewing will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:00-11:45 am at Anderson Funeral Home followed by a family graveside service at 12:00 pm at Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi, Utah.