Charles Brian Grondin, 57

Charles Brian Grondin, 57, of Carlin, Nev., passed away Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by his children. Brian was born Aug. 1, 1967, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Sharen Allen and Roy Grondin.

Brian was raised in the Silver Valley and graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1986. He also lived in Winnemucca, Nev., Carlin, Nev., Absarokee, Mont., and Republic, Wash.

He loved with his whole heart and would do anything for anyone. He was the sweetest and kindest person you’d ever meet. Those of us who got to be a part of his life were the lucky ones. His kids, grandchildren, family and two dogs, Baby Girl and Jazzy, meant the world to him. He enjoyed metal detecting, woodworking, working on vehicles and spending time with family. He also enjoyed harassing his brother about the Los Angeles Rams.

Brian was a hard worker and had worked for several mines. During his time as a miner, he worked for Sunshine, Midas, Barrack and Kinross Buckhorn.

Brian is preceded in death by his mother, Sharen Allen; father Roy Grondin; his grandparents; niece Reva; and both his dogs, Baby Girl and Jazzy. 

He is survived by his two children, Brian (Morgan) Grondin of Carlin, Nev., and Kayla (Matt) Myers of Spring Creek, Nev.; his grandchildren, Hayden, Adalee, Iris, Maddison and Oliver; his father, who raised him from a year and a half old, Bob Allen of Pinehurst, Idaho; siblings Sam (Loni) Allen of Portland, Ore., Bobby (Toni) Allen of  Athol, Idaho, Carla (Tom) Harris of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Roy (Dea) Grondin of Absarokee, Mont., and Angela (Jim) Chambers of Metaline Falls, Wash. Brian is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.

He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. at The Worship Center, Smelterville, Idaho. Inurnment will follow at Shoshone Memorial Gardens, Pinehurst, Idaho. 

Memories of Brian and messages of condolence may be shared with this family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.