Grant Newman Bartholomew

Grant Newman Bartholomew passed away from complications related to Alzheimer's on March 20, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 12, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John and Carol Bartholomew. He grew up in Springville and had a wonderful childhood playing in the fields and mountains behind his childhood home. Grant had a great love of learning and received his Bachelors Degree in Social Work from BYU and his Masters Degree in Family and Human Development from Utah State University.

Grant married the love of his life, Paula Jane Wick, in the Manti Utah Temple on June 20, 1975. They were married for 48 wonderful years and had many great adventures. They loved traveling together before Paula's passing in 2023.

Grant was always a jokester. He brought humor and joy to those around him. He was a proud Democrat and champion for the underdog. Grant was a talented individual with a passion for various creative pursuits. He enjoyed leatherwork, boondoggle, pottery, and woodworking.

Grant was a dedicated social worker for 30+ years with the Division of Child and Family Services, where he impacted countless lives. He also cared for grieving families as a hospice chaplain. He mentored many future social workers as an adjunct professor at USU and WSU. His dedication to service was not limited to his professions alone. As a young man, he served an LDS mission in Northern California. He was a Bishop, a Scout Master, served in the High Counsel, along with many other callings. He served two senior missions with his beloved wife Paula. One mission was in Shiprock, New Mexico, with the Addiction Recovery Program, and another in Hyde Park, Utah, as Service Missionaries. His passion for service and his belief in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ were the cornerstones of his life.

Grant always put his family first and worked hard to make fun memories for his kids and grandkids with water fights, jumping in leaf piles, and Nerf guns. His life was a testament to the power of love, loyalty, and service to others. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him. Grant was big-hearted, unconditionally loving, and a devoted caregiver to his wife.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Paula, parents John and Carol Bartholomew, and brother-in-law Charlie Davis.

Grant is survived by his children Crista (Rick) Harvey, Camie (Ben) Walworth, Angela Wilson, and Ken (Denise) Bartholomew. He is also survived by his sisters Tinka (Ralph) Brinton, Cathy (Larry) Gadd, Jean Davis, Kim (Damon) Bahr, and Linda (Brad) Quarnberg, 17 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 am at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East Brigham City, Utah. A visitation will be from 10:00-10:45 am at the mortuary prior to the funeral service. Interment will take place at the Brigham City Cemetery.

For those who attend the service, we invite anyone who would like, to wear Hawaiian prints and Vans shoes. This is a fun way to honor Grant's "dress code".

His family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at both Legacy House of Bountiful and Lakeview Hospital for their care and support given to Grant.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

We invite you to share your memories of Grant and upload photos to his memorial page at www.myers-mortuary.com.

The funeral service will be livestreamed, please use the link below to view the service:
https://MyersMortuary.livecontrol.tv/ea3d3ce3

Services entrusted to Brigham City Myers Mortuary.