Alvin Grant, age 74,of Bethel died May 21, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Memorialvisitation will be heldfrom 4:00 -7:00 PM on Thursday, May 24th with a time of sharingat 7:00 PM at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.
Alvin Sanford Grant was born January 16, 1938 in Minneapolis to Burton and Ivabelle (Gibbs) Grant. The family moved to Park Falls, Wisconsin where he was raised and graduated from High School. He attended Dunwoody and then served in the Army. After his military service he came to Minneapolis. Alvin married Sandra Harris on June 28, 1969. They made their home in Robbinsdale, later moving to Cedar and then in 1971 they moved to Bethel. He was very active in Bethel where he served the community. Alvin was on the City Council for several years and also served as Mayor. He was on the Bethel Fire Department and was also a member of the Bethel Lions Club.
Alvin died May 21, 2012 at his home at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 5 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Jason; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Alvin is survived by his children, Wendy Grant and partner Cindy Grewe of Hopkins, Alvin Chip (Shay) Grant II of Stanchfield and their children, Chase and Chesney, Bob Roppe of Isanti, Lynn (Richard) Christensen of Mora and their daughter, Elycia, Jim (Jodi) Roppe of St. Francis and their children, Jimmy, Samantha, Adam, Joseph and Sarah; 4 great-grandchildren, Philip, Morgan, Adriona and Jayden; 1 sister, Janice Dares of McVille, North Dakota; the boys; and by many other relatives and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is a true testament to Butch the way the whole family rallied around him to make sure he knew he was loved and appreciated. I know it sounds harsh but I am glad he didn’t have to suffer a long time. You all did the best for him. My mom amd dad also send their love and condolences. God Bless you all.
My thoughts are with you. Al was very lucky to have such a caring family. The picture you all picked for this blog is perfect! I wish all of you a peaceful heart and an abundance of joyful memories.
we are so sorry for your loss, we all will miss uncle Butch. your in our thoughts and prayers, all our love
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
We share in your loss and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Al was a special friend to us and he will be greatly missed. The picture you posted was perfect and I remember the day well. He was roasting a pig at the Dugout Bar that day for a Luah we were having. Someone came in wearing the shirt he has on in the picture and he fell in love with the blue color, so he traded his special T-shirt for this Hawaiian shirt and it really brought out his blue eyes. Rest in peace good friend; happy trails to you until we meet again.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Al’s family & friends. We knew Al from living in Bethel, he was a sweet man & will truly be missed. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. God Bless.