C. Val Grant passed away on Sept. 21, 2026, at his home in Logan, Utah, according to an obituary published by the Logan Herald Journal. He was accompanied during his passing by his wife, Susie, and his daughter, Lisa.
Born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, Grant was adopted as an infant by Carey Daisy Coffman Grant and Corbert Vincent Grant. His upbringing included time on the Keams Canyon Hopi Reservation in Arizona before the family moved to Santa Monica, California, and eventually Denver, Colorado.
Grant earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Regis College in Denver before moving to Logan, Utah, in 1970. He completed a PhD in Wildlife Biology from Utah State University in 1977. Following his academic pursuits, he worked for the Fish and Wildlife Department in Denver before co-founding the environmental consulting firm Bio-Resources.
A dedicated community member, Grant held leadership roles in the Bridgerland Audubon Society and CAPSA. He was a regular participant in the Cache Valley Christmas Bird Count and the Eastern Oregon Raptor Survey. He was also an active member of the Rotary Club and was known for acting as an auctioneer for various fundraisers, including events for the Stokes Nature Center and Planned Parenthood.
Grant was a frequent traveler, visiting locations such as the Galapagos Islands, South Africa, Anguilla, Europe, Hawaii, and Morocco. He was also a supporter of the community through his work as a landlord at the Bird House and through his various philanthropic efforts.
A farewell toast for Grant is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Logan Country Club, located at 710 N. 1500 E. in Logan. Attendees are encouraged to wear tie-dye or bright colors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stokes Nature Center or CAPSA.
