Peacefully, with family by his side, Grant left us after a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s. Grant was pre-deceased by his loving wife Iris in 1998, and leaves a lifetime of memories with his daughter Leanne (Geoff), grandsons Chase and Crew; his partner and best friend Brenda Hollier, and her children Dave (Brooke) Meaghan, and Tracy (Andrew), Brad, Tyler and Bella; along with his brothers Roy (Virginia), Wayne (Rose Anne), sister-in-law Fay (Mark), their families and extended families, nieces and nephews.
Grant chose many different career paths, and gave every one his all, from farming, sports store, restaurant, to real estate. He was an extremely community minded individual that was always there to volunteer. A councillor, school trustee, coach for football, hockey and ringette, a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Stony Mountain Penitentiary, and was also one of the founding fathers of the South Interlake Golf and Country Club.
At his request, there will be no formal service, however there will be a Celebration of his life at Warren Memorial Hall on Friday, January 20th, at 2:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9; Manitoba Alzheimer’s Society, 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2; or Rosewood Personal Care Home, Activities Program, 513 1st Ave North, Stonewall, MB R0C 2ZO.
A private family interment will take place.