Vervene Joy Sorenson Grant

July 12,1929    September 30,2024

Vervene Joy Sorenson Grant returned home to her Heavenly Father on September 30, 2024, at the age of 95.  She was surrounded by her loving family in her home that she and her husband built and loved. She  passed away peacefully.

Vervene was born on July 12, 1929 in Lehi, Utah, to Edward B. Sorenson and Winnifred Erma Evans Sorenson.  Vervene attended Lehi Grammar School, Lehi Junior High, Lehi High School, and Brigham Young University, and loved every minute of it.  She met and fell in love with Myrten Francis Grant.  They were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 15, 1949.  They had three children: Brenda Grant, Winna Downs, and Peter Grant.

Vervene began working as a teenager at the Lehi Cinema on State Street.  Later, she worked at the State Bank of Lehi, and as a Clerk for Judge Ada Robinson, while being a loving wife and mother.

Vervene and Myrten served on a Humanitarian Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Vervene had a beautiful voice and brought joy to many, many people with her singing. She loved spending time with her family.  She loved the Gospel and serving in the church.  And she loved helping others. Anytime you were with Vervene, you left with chocolate.

She is survived by Brenda Grant, Winna (Clint) Downs, Brandon Downs, Jenni DeGraffenried, Jessica Downs, Rio (Jerry) Barney, Cade Downs, Riley (Hema) Downs, Allie Downs, Chloe Downs, Kru Downs, Fin Downs,  Augustus DeGraffenried, Shandy Lynch, Shayler Olsen, Brachius Barney, Ryker Barney, Magnus Barney, Kai Downs, Hemley Downs.

Vervene is preceded in death by her parents, husband Myrten, son Peter Grant,and brother Edward (Bud) Sorenon.

She will be dearly missed.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 481 East 300 North, Lehi, Utah.

A viewing will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 481 East 300 North, Lehi, Utah.

The funeral service will proceed directly after.

Internment at the Lehi Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Symbii staff, in particular, Lindsay, Sara, and Megan.