Joan P. Grace peacefully passed away on May 18, 2023, in Payson, Utah. She recently had a brief, intense battle with cancer. She endured to the end, as she lived her life, with grace and dignity.

Joan was born May 9, 1934, in Nephi, Utah to Elthora Christensen and Alan Pace. She grew up in a little white house on a farm with one sister, Gail, and two brothers, Lynn and Wayne. Her hard work ethic developed during these formative years on the farm which carried her throughout her life. She cultivated a love of sewing, quilting, and cooking while living “out west”.

Her senior year of high school, Joan was crowned Miss Nephi. She made her own gown which she proudly wore on the parade float. During this time, she met Dix Grace and, of course, they fell in love.

Dix and Joan were married in the Manti Temple and settled down in Payson, Utah. They raised five children while both working for Mountain Fuel Supply Company.

Joan was an ardent servant of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many callings throughout her life. Most recently she was thrilled to serve in the Payson Temple. She loved doing genealogy and the kinship with family she felt while doing it.

Joan enjoyed flowers, family, and fun. She was 89 years young. There wasn’t a party or gathering that she wasn’t there with a gift in hand and a handwritten card. She also loved “rooting for the Jazz“ and was their biggest fan.

Joan will surely be missed. Her beautiful smile and warm hugs cannot be replaced but we know she will be with us, always.

Joan is survived by her children: Kim (Pam) Grace, Kevin (Tracy) Grace, Leslee (LeGrand) Woolstenhulme, Lisa Grace-Donahue, Patti (Marty) Erickson and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Wayne (Sandy) Pace.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 225 South 400 East, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Vine Bluff Cemetery, 1200 North 400 East, Nephi, Utah.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to this memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, and click on the link below.

Joan Grace Funeral Service