Mark Grant, a longtime resident of Grand Terrace, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mark Grant is survived by his soulmate, Peggy Merryman, his loving canine companion Molly, son Aaron (Angeliene) Grant, stepsons Josh (Elvira) Zink, Jeremy (Alaina) Zink, brother Jerry (Lou) Grant of Cincinnati, sisters Julie Hurts of Cincinnati, and Toni Arnsperger of Ft. Mitchell, KY, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother Tony Grant of Loma Linda.
Mark was attracted to the area after visiting his brother Tony who was stationed at Norton Air Force Base. He was convinced the California sun was calling him. At a young age, Mark started working for a fire protection company in Cincinnati. After moving to the Inland Empire, he secured a job within the industry and later owned and operated Constant Fire Protection for over 30 years, with many loyal clients spanning those years. He was highly regarded as a man of integrity.
Mark loved the outdoors. He enjoyed golf, but his passion was baseball. His father Tony started him playing at a young age. Baseball was in his blood. He was an avid Dodgers fan who eagerly awaited baseball season to start. He loved cruising in his ’67 Chevelle, participating in Route 66 Rendezvous, and hanging out with the “Old Farts.” Mark was a member of the SB Elks Lodge #836.
Mark was the most caring, compassionate, sensitive, and funny man you could have ever known. He will be missed dearly by family and so many friends.
Services will be held on April 20, 2022, 1:30 pm at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery 3510 E Washington St Colton, CA. Celebration of life to follow at Elks Lodge, 2055 Elks Dr. San Bernardino.
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