David Spencer Grow Jr.

1939 – 2025

David Spencer Grow Jr. quietly and peacefully passed away near sunrise on the morning of May 29th surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 2, 1939, in Twin Falls, ID, the oldest child of D. Spencer Grow and Arta Hazel Lind. The early years sent this young family to Toronto, Canada for a brief period before settling in Provo, Utah where siblings Deann, Karen, Steven, Gina, Gordon and Linda joined in the ensuing years. Childhood and adolescence were spent in idyllic circumstances along the eastern bench of Provo surrounded by friends and family. David attended Brigham Young High School as a member of the Class of 1957 and after graduation served an LDS Mission to Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1959-1961. David continued his education for a time at Brigham Young University, but his curious spirit called him on to different paths. One such path was past the desk of a young secretary named Judith Wiscombe on the mezzanine of Utah Savings and Loan in downtown Provo. After a courtship and dance around the decision to get married, David finally proposed and asked, “How about Wednesday?” They settled on Thursday and the couple eloped to Evanston, Wyoming. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple. David and Judy raised 7 children: Jill, Kathy, Angie, Mandy, Wyatt, Lindsay, and Alex. They are grandparents to 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. His children and grandchildren would tell you he was world class. David would say he hoped he was “plenty good enough”. David owned and operated a wide variety of businesses including Bridal Veil Falls Resort and “The World’s Steepest Aerial Tram”, Eastlawn Memorial Hills, Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort, Mystic Hot Springs of Monroe, Track 89 and Track 89 North Caboose and Railroad Village and forays into radio, restaurants, and more. When asked his occupation he would simplify it to “Land Speculation.” When his kids were younger and were asked what their dad did for a living, they would tell you he “runs errands.” David was kind, voraciously curious, full of goodwill for other people, and believed that life was worth experiencing. He was a gifted conversationalist and a frequent reply to his line of questioning was “No one ever asked me that before.” He avoided absolutes and viewed everything as positively as reality would accommodate. From Antarctic Icebergs to the summit of Kilimanjaro he sought out adventure and brought that same spirit to his everyday life. He believed in fun and made life more fun for everyone he encountered. His stories have entered the realm of local myths and legends, and he is loved and cherished by many. He will be deeply missed. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary located at: 4780 N University Ave. Provo, Utah 84604 A Memorial Service in his honor will be held the following day, Wednesday, June 4th, at 11:00 am. There will be a brief visitation before from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the LDS Chapel located at: 1035 S 800 E Orem, Utah 84097 Interment Services will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Hills in Provo. To express condolences visit www.NelsonMortuary.com.