Clark Morris Grover January 10, 1957 ~ October 20, 2026

Clark Morris Grover was born on January 10, 1957 to Jess Morris and Afton Hurst Grover. He grew up in Blanding, UT where his family owned a dairy, raised cattle and horses, and ran a custom farming business.

He learned at an early age the value of hard work and dedication. Growing up, he delivered milk for the dairy, helped take care of the cows, and learned to run a tractor and take care of the land.

Clark’s first love was horses, and he learned to ride about the same time he learned to walk. His favorite place has always been on the back of a horse, in the mountains. In High School he was involved in Football and FFA. He graduated from San Juan High School in 1975 and attended Snow College on a scholarship in Livestock Judging.

On September 2, 1977 he married Jennette Allen Grover (Jenny) in the Los Angeles, CA Temple. She was the love of his life. Together they had 10 children, and later adopted their niece, Kristin Hollis.

He is preceded in death by two of his children, Megan Hope and Clark Morris, Jr.

He is survived by his wife Jenny, and his children Candice (Josh) Palmer, Kristin (Darin) Black, Amber (Kenny) Black, Jordan (Ericka) Grover, JJ (Tamra) Grover, Jesse (Malyn) Grover, Jade (Sydney) Grover, Jens (Cheyenne) Grover, McKady (Austin) Wilburn, and 31 grandchildren.

Clark is also preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Lawrence and Merlin, and his sisters, Jessie Monson and Denise Briscoe.

He is survived by his brothers Bruce and Gordon, and his sisters Hazel Williams, Christine Carlson, and Gloria Cluff.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faith and family were always Clark’s top priorities. He loved his kids and grandkids, and each one is sure “they” are his favorite! He was always very involved and supportive in whatever sport or activity his kids were doing. He took them on trail rides and hunting trips, and served as a scout leader for several years.

Clark’s dream was to have a ranch and be a cowboy. He worked for the HIT Cattle Company in Blanding for a couple years, but circumstances required him to leave the life he loved and move to Oregon with his wife where he spent some time working in Construction.

Then they moved to California, and he completed a Trucking Certificate and CDL, so he could work as a long haul trucker, and was able to visit all 48 lower states. And so began a lifelong love of trucking.

The family then returned to Blanding, where he worked at the Mill, in the mines, and hauling uranium. He got a job driving truck for Savage Brothers, so they moved to Farmington, NM.

After they lost their second baby, Clark decided that he didn’t want to raise his kids in the city, and they returned to Blanding where he started working as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the San Juan County Road Department. To earn a little extra money on the side, he began driving an activity bus for the high school on the weekends. He found out that he loved the kids, and he loved supporting them in whatever sport or activity they were doing. Clark knew all the kids by name, and he had a way of making each person feel important and appreciated.

After 29 years at the County, Clark retired and started driving truck for Black Diamond Trucking. He also loved to help out on his daughter and son-in law’s ranch, pushing cows, farming the land, and hauling water, hay, and cattle.

In 2021 he injured his shoulder and had to get it replaced. That was followed by back surgery, two knee replacements, and a hip replacement.

With his new bionic body, he was excited to get back to work on the ranch. But in January of 2026 he was diagnosed with Dementia, and his mind and health started declining rapidly. He developed a brain bleed, and passed away on October 20, 2026 at his home in the arms of his loving wife, and surrounded by his children.

Clark was friendly to everyone, and he loved to tell stories about his life. He loved the outdoors, and he loved riding his horse. Clark lived life on the edge and was somehow able to live through a tree falling on his head, cutting his leg with a chainsaw, some major allergic reactions to bee stings, and several other accidents like getting run over by a tractor, rolling down the mountain on a horse, and getting bucked off more times than we can count.

He will be remembered for his hard work, perseverance, kindness, and faith in his Savior Jesus Christ. We will all miss him cheering us on, and hearing his never-ending stories. Along with Timothy in the Bible, he can say, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed.

Services are at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 at the Blanding Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation starts at 9:30.