This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Teuscher, Messerli, Pitcher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1599 Message Board Post: The Herald Journal, 01/18/06 Grant F. Teuscher, 86, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Logan.He was born July 2, 1919, in Geneva, Idaho, to Rosetta Messerli and Robert H. Teuscher. Most of his youth was spent in Geneva. He also lived in Wabuska, Nev., and Smithfield. He came to Logan in 1942 to work on the construction of the airport. At this time, he met and married Gladys Pitcher on May 5, 1942, in Preston. They were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. They had three children as part of their marriage, Stephen (Carol, deceased) of Smithfield, Scott (LaDawn) of Roy, Utah, and Loye Parker of Logan. After being married, they went to Delta, Utah, where he worked at the Topaz Internment Camp. Later, they moved to Ogden, where he worked at the 2nd Street Depot as a guard during World War II. They moved back to Smithfield, where he became employed by Utah Power and Light. While working for Utah Power and Light, he lived in Preston and Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, before moving back to Smithfield. He retired from Utah Power and Light after 36 years of service. This was an accomplishment of which he was very proud. He was a high priest and active member of the Smithfield 1st Ward and served in many capacities.He was a member of the Smithfield Lions Club, where he served as president and was “Lion of the Year.” He belonged to the Good Sam’s Club and one of his most enjoyable accomplishments was serving on the Blue Sox Baseball Team Board of Directors, where he also served as president. After retirement, he and his wife spent many winters in Arizona and enjoyed traveling. Among his hobbies were fishing and golfing. He really enjoyed participating in his hobbies with friends and family. He was very proud of all his grandchildren’s accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, one sister, three brothers and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two brothers; one sister; two sons; one daughter; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Smithfield 1st Ward chapel, 175 S. 100 West. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main, Smithfield, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation and Legacy Home Care for their help and care, with special thanks to Peg, Royella and Susan. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the above care organizations.