Jo Ann Albro

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

July 17, 1941 ~ October 14, 2025

Jo Ann Gransbery Albro, 84, of West Jordan, passed away on October 14, 2025 at Sunrise of Sandy.

Jo Ann was born July 17, 1941 in Dillon, Montana, where she was raised by Edward H. and Agnes (Murphy) Gransbery. She grew up with her siblings Virginia and Don. She graduated from Beaverhead High School and attended University of Montana Western.

Jo Ann married James L. Albro on March 19, 1960. Their life together took them from Helena, Montana, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they raised five children. Jo Ann took on many roles: wife, mother, childcare provider, Boy Scout leader and catechism instructor, all while remaining a fan of her children’s many sporting events.

Driven by a lifelong spirit of generosity and service, Jo Ann dedicated herself to local causes, organizing for the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association, and was known to feed any neighborhood child or school friend who landed on her doorstep. Her dedication to creating a sense of belonging continued in Salt Lake City, where she took an active role in the Newcomers Club. Jo Ann’s character of giving led to her passionate focus for P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), serving in multiple chapter and state roles to champion the cause of educational support for women.

Jo Ann started her career at US West (now Lumen) in Cheyenne, Wyoming. A job transfer took her to Boise, Idaho, where she worked until her retirement in 2006.

After the death of her husband, Jo Ann moved to Salt Lake City to be closer to family. She became an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Agnes Gransbery; her husband, James L. Albro; her sister Virginia Lee Bolton; and her brother Don Gransbery.

Jo Ann is survived by her children Jim Albro (Kimberly), Thom Albro, Terry McKenzie (Scott), Beth Bastian (James) and Mark Albro (Jessica Costa). She was the proud and devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren: Aaron and Adam Albro, Katie and Annie McKenzie, Nicole and Samantha Albro, and Baden and Emily Bastian. She was also great-grandmother to June McKenzie, and is survived by sisters-in-law Gayle Gransbery, Arlene Barlow, Jeri Albro and Pat Albro.

A funeral Mass was celebrated October 28, 2025 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Interment followed at Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy.

Memorial donations can be made to P.E.O. (https://www.peoutah.org/donate).