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Paul Gifford Grout
Paul Gifford Grout

November 2, 1939 - October 21, 2024
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Resided in Des Moines, Iowa
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Paul Gifford Grout, 84, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at Wesley On Grand in Des Moines. A memorial gathering will be held 4-6 pm Saturday, November 16th at Iles Westover Chapel. A private family burial will take place at Masonic Cemetery.

Paul was born November 2, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to Paul and Elizabeth (Gifford) Grout. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, and became the class representative, organizing class reunions and newsletters over the years. Paul worked in the finance department of International Harvester for 31 years. Paul enjoyed going to car shows, fishing, boating, water skiing- especially pulling up to 5 skiers at a time. He traveled around the Midwest and loved spending time with his family at Pine Ridge in northern Minnesota.

Survivors include his sons: Douglas (Jean) Grout of Brownsville, MN, Bradley Grout of Boone; six grandchildren: Brandon, Mikayla (Dustin), Gage, Adrianna, Strummer, Edyn; brother, Donald (Connie) Grout of Urbandale; and his loving partner, Toni Walling of West Des Moines.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel

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Memorial Gathering
Iles Westover Chapel
6337 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA US 50322
Saturday, November 16, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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