Nanette Grant

Our most beloved and beautiful mother, Nanette Grant, peacefully left us on Wednesday, November 1st at 3:30 pm, surrounded by her family in our home. Over the past four years, Nanette fought courageously with everything she had in order to remain here with her husband and children for as long as her body would allow. We will forever be grateful for her heroic sacrifice. We are indebted to her, not only for her strength and fearlessness but for her unwavering love, example, dedication and devotion to her husband, each one of her children and her community.

Nanette was born on May 4, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas to Alexander and Marcia Rodriguez. Through her father’s military service, they relocated to Merced, California, and then shortly after to Concord, Massachusetts where her story truly began. Nanette developed a deep love of American history by immersing herself in the legacy of the founders of this nation, the intellectuals, dreamers, writers and the literature they left behind. She was an avid reader, a dreamer herself and a lover of all things romantic. She garnered an unprecedented knowledge of English literature and writing through self-study and exploration.

After Nanette graduated from high school, her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. In the fall, she began her studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. In 1971, during summer break, she returned to Las Vegas and took a summer job working at Nellis Air Force Base as a server at the NCO Club. It was there that she met her sweetheart, Tony. This beautiful moment, which has been recanted by our parents over the years, will forever be precious to us. Tony had just completed his day of duty, and Nanette was assigned to wait on his table. To her surprise, Tony ordered a glass of milk with his dinner, which was different from the typical orders of alcohol she received from most of her customers. This captured her attention, and Nanette’s deep, beautiful brown eyes captivated Tony. Three years later, they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on July 6, 1974.

Over the next forty-nine years, they created a beautiful life together. They built a home and a business in Las Vegas and had six children, who were their pride and joy. It was a home filled with happiness, laughter, safety, and unconditional love. While raising six children, they also became “second parents” to many of their children’s friends over the years. All these years later, many friends still express their deep gratitude and love for Nanette, and they often speak about how much genuine love and concern she always showed for them. She truly emulated what it meant to be Christlike. Nanette also had a fervent love of the scriptures. She would often spend hours at her computer, studying the gospel and the teachings of the prophets.

Nanette was a long-distance cyclist, and up until she was diagnosed, she cycled at least thirty miles, up to four times a week. She had a “need for speed” and whenever Tony or one of her children would join her on her rides, it was impossible to keep up with her. Nanette took great pride in her home garden, and spent countless hours tending to the plants, flowers, and trees, which she personally selected and planted with Tony. Her goal was to recreate the beauty of New England greenery that she often spoke of fondly. Another one of her passions was her baking. She spent her life perfecting her own recipes for cakes, breads, and pastries. If you were lucky enough to be on the receiving end of one of her baked goods, you know just how special they were.

Nanette left a legacy behind. It is a legacy of unconditional love, determination, strength, passion, and fearlessness. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and community.

Nanette is survived her husband Tony, her six children Brooke (Forrest), Alexis (Mike), Keill, Tirza, Hadas (Doug), Maiyah, and her five grandchildren Ryder, Liv, West, August, and Fischer. She is preceded in death by her parents Marcia Marie Orgo and Alexander Garcia Rodriguez.

Funeral services will be held on Friday November 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hacienda Heights Chapel at 6325 W Hacienda Ave.