In Loving Memory of Francis Thomas Grice, Jr. 1986 – 2025 Forever Loved, Forever Remembered
The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Francis Thomas Grice, Jr., age 39, who tragically lost his life following a fiery crash on Sauvie Island Monday afternoon. His passing has left family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors in deep sorrow, grappling with the suddenness of a tragedy that none could have anticipated.
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on December 8, deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting a pickup truck on fire in the 23000 block of Northwest Oak Island Road. Near the burning vehicle, they discovered Francis, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives believe he was the only individual involved in the crash. The cause remains under investigation, and toxicology results are pending with the medical examiner’s office.
Even as the authorities continue their work, the community pauses to remember the man behind the headlines—a life, not just a moment of tragedy. Francis was a son, a friend, a companion, and someone whose presence meant something real to many. His sudden loss creates a void that cannot be measured, and those who loved him now hold tightly to the memories that remain.
Francis was more than the circumstances surrounding his passing. He was a person with dreams, strengths, flaws, triumphs, and a story uniquely his own. Those who knew him remember his warmth, his humor, his resilience, and the genuine way he connected with people. He had a way of making others feel seen and understood, and he carried a heart that cared deeply—even quietly—for the people in his life.
His loved ones will forever cherish the countless moments shared with him: conversations that linger in memory, laughter that continues to echo, and even the simple, everyday moments that now shine brighter in hindsight. Though his life ended far too soon, the impact of his journey remains etched in the hearts of those who walked alongside him.
As news of Francis’s passing spreads, the community gathers in grief, offering support, love, and compassion to his family and close friends. Tragedies like this remind us not only of life’s fragility but also of the importance of holding close the people we cherish.
In the days ahead, as investigators work to understand what happened, the focus for those who knew Francis will remain on who he was—not the crash, not the unanswered questions, but the man who lived, loved, laughed, and mattered.
May his memory be a blessing.
May his loved ones find strength in one another.
And may Francis Thomas Grice, Jr. rest in eternal peace, forever carried in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
In loving memory of Francis—gone too soon, remembered always.