WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON – John Frank Grubb, ago 70, or 1109 Frankland, WallaWalla, Washington, formerly of Malad, died at home on February 24, 1998.
He was born July 29, 1927 , in Idaho Falls to George Asbury and Dorothy Gertrude Schwartz Grubb. He was raised in Swan Valley and attended grade school at Pine Creek, Idaho school. He graduated from the Idaho Falls High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II receiving the World War II Victory Medal. In 1948 he married Shirley Betty Jensen. He attended the University of Idaho and graduated in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy with a major in Soils and Crops.
After graduation from college he went to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. He had been stationed in Idaho Falls, Moscow, Craigmont, St. Anthony, Rigby, Caldwell, Emmett and Malad City. He was District Conservationist for over 15 years in Malad. He received many awards during his years with the Soil Conservation Service including Soil Conservationist of the Year for the State of Idaho and in 1981 Soil Conservationist of the Year from the Soil Conservation Society of America. After 39 years of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture he retired in June 1986.
John was a member of Paradise Lodge No. 17 at Moscow, Idaho, and a dual member of the Malad Lodge No. 51 A.F. & A.M. (Masonic Lodge). He served many times as Worthy Patron for Acacia Chapter No. 69 Malad Order of the Eastern Star. In 1992 he served as Worthy Grand Patron for the State of Idaho, Order of Eastern Star.
He served as Clerk of the Session, as Elder and Trustee, and taught Sunday School for the Presbyterian Church. He was on the board of directors for the Senior Citizen’s Center, a member of the American Legion and was an elected member of the Oneida Supervisors of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
John is survived by his wife, Shirley Grubb, of Walla Walla; 5 sons and daughters-in-law, William and Elizabeth Grubb of Greys Crossing, New Zealand; Robert and Wendy Grubb of New Orleans, Louisiana; Richard and Carol Grubb of Walla Walla, Washington; James and Lydia Grubb of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and Thomas Grubb of Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by a sister, Belle Beam of Swan Valley, Idaho, and a brother George M. Grubb, of Klamath Falls, Oregon and 10 grandchildren.
THANK YOU
The family of John Frank Grubb wish to thank all our friends for their love, sympathy and acts of kindness during our recent loss. The moving ceremonies of the Order of Eastern Star, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the tribute paid by the Masonic Lodge and American Legion inspired and consoled us. The contributions of those who provided the family with lunch, afternoon refreshments, and other support was much appreciated. Particular thanks to Reverend Richard Scott for officiating at both services and for those who supported us with their love and friendship.
Shirley, his wife, and sons, William, Robert, Richard, James, and Thomas
