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Grant McNABB Obituary
Grant McNabb, beloved husband of Ann McKendrick McNabb of Cochrane, passed away at home with family on January 16, 2013. Grant was born in Guelph, Ontario and educated at the University of Toronto, Industrial Engineering. He is survived by his wife Ann and children: William and Kari-Ann McNabb, and sister Sally McNabb. Family: Patricia, Russell and David Wiechnik, and William, Wanda, Martin, Alicia, Carla and Kyro McKendrick. Grant took part in University of Toronto Outing Club skiing, hiking, canoeing and other adventures. He led Outdoor Leadership in Lander, Wyoming. Grant moved to Calgary to ski and work for Imperial Oil and The City of Calgary Industrial Engineer. He ski patrolled at Lake Louise. He was part of the Alberta Wilderness Association who helped develop the vision of Kananaskis Country and was involved in the Wilderness Advisory Committee. Grant met Ann on Sunshine ski patrol, married and had William and Kari-Ann. They went on many adventures in the Rockies, Foothills, climbed Kilimanjaro, heli- skied the Caraboos and scuba dived Caymans and Bahamas. Grant and Ann enjoyed Tetrathlon and Pentathlon travels to England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Sweden, US, Mexico and across Canada with William and Kari-Ann. Grant coached and was always there to encourage William, Kari-Ann and look after others. He was part of our heritage pioneer ranch operation that started in the 1860s. Grant had a passion and business approach for the welfare of the land. He was part of Action for Agriculture, regulatory issues and long-term planning. Grant loved hiking in the outdoors and being in nature. Grant and Ann, Diamond Nikken Wellness Consultants, for over fourteen years love working with their fantastic enthusiastic Nikken family team living their dreams and life to the fullest. Grant was always willing to help out, listen, and inspire others with his positive, caring and joyful nature. Grant was a loving and supportive husband, father, brother and friend. Grant will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cochrane Ranche House, 101 Ranche House Road, Cochrane, Alberta on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Grant Hastings McNabb Memorial Scholarship in Engineering by phone 403-220-5854, by cheque to University of Calgary, c/o U of C Development Office, 2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, or on line, https:/ /netcommunity.ucalgary.ca/grantmcnabb. Forward condolences through www.hffs.com.
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Carolyn Kerfoot Otto
February 17, 2013
Ann, William and Kari-Ann,
I just found out about Grant's sudden passing and I am so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories from Pony Club and especially tetrathlon and pentathlon camps and competitions. Grant was always so supportive and helpful. He will be missed by many. We will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Carolyn Otto and Andrew
Christie Simpson
February 5, 2013
Dear Ann, William and Kari-Ann,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you during this difficult time. From John, Luke and Christie Simpson
Carmen Goss
February 4, 2013
Dear Ann and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear husband, Grant. I wish you strength during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessing to you and yours Ann.
Manon Mitchell
January 29, 2013
Dear Ann, Kari-Ann and William,
May you find comfort in the love you have for each other and know that love transcends all. I am sorry to hear about your loss Ann.
(Sorry this is so late, I was in SE Asia for the month of January)
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Barry Adams
January 29, 2013
Dear Ann, Kari-Ann and William,
I wish to relay our deepest sympathies at Grant's passing. I so much enjoyed our friendship over the years through the Society for Range Management events.
January 25, 2013
Dear Ann, Kari-Ann and William,
I was very sorry to hear of Grant's passing. May the many wonderful cherished family memories help comfort you at this sad time.
Lillian Bryant
Steve and Rhonda Petryk
January 24, 2013
Dear Ann,
Our thoughts are with you. You and Grant were an amazing couple. We appreciate and admire the contribution you made to better health and lives of so many people.
Sending lots of love,
Darcy Stables
January 23, 2013
Dear Ann, Kari-ann and William,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of you all. I hope your good memories will help you through.
Marie Printz
January 23, 2013
Ann, Really sorry to hear about your husband. My sincerest condolences and thoughts for you and your family
Patti, Glenn Lott
January 22, 2013
Ann, know that you are in our thoughts as you and your family grieve the loss of Grant. Blessings.
Gord & Bev Phillips
January 22, 2013
Ann and family,
We were so sorry to read of Grant's sudden passing. We will be thinking of you all today as you say good-bye. Our condolences.
Ann & Jim Boland
January 22, 2013
Anne&family: So sorry to hear about Grant, you are in our thoughts. He will be missed by the community.
Reid & Linda Thomas
January 22, 2013
Dear Ann and family
We were very sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Our hearts go out to you.
Mia Staysko
January 22, 2013
Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of Grant's passing and send you healing light to help in moments of darkness.
Kathy and Joe Grill
January 21, 2013
We send our most sincere condolences and prayers to Ann and the family. May God keep you close and carry you through this difficult time.
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann and William and Kari-Anne,
We were so sorry to hear about Grant.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely, Adele and Curt Norman
Ian and family MacGregor
January 21, 2013
We are sorry for your loss.
Larry Stevens
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
We were very sad to hear that Grant passed away. His memory will live on forever. Mary and Larry Stevens (friends from UTOC)
Despina Kefalidis
January 21, 2013
So very saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. Deepest Condolences to all of the family.
January 21, 2013
Ann & Family:
Very sorry to here of Grant's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Clarence & Joan Longeway
Lynne MacQuarrie
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann,
So sorry to hear about Grant's passing. He was a lovely man with a big heart. My condolences to you and your family.
Hugs,
Lynne
Catherine Hepburn
January 21, 2013
So sorry to hear. He was in inspiration to many for what he had overcome, he will be sadly missed.
Yvonne Basten
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann,
We are so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss! We will keep you, and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Big hugs!
Yvonne Basten
Catherine Scheers
January 21, 2013
Ann and family, we are so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. He was a very dear man. Cochrane, and Alberta, were enhanced by his presence here. Chris & Catherine Scheers and eWomenNetwork Alberta Members
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann and Family
I wish you all the best and my prayers are with you. I will miss Grant a great deal. This commitment to the environment and community was second to none.
Dwight Tannas
Bill Burns
January 21, 2013
Dear Ann and Family
Maureen Donaher and I were sorry to hear about Grant's passing.
Grant always had an indomitable spirit. In first year Engineering he announced that in a few weeks he was leading a U of T Outing Club ski excursion to Quebec's Eastern Tonwships and asked me to teach him how to ski. After two nights of learning snow plowing and basic moves at local Toronto ski hills (100 ft elevation) away he went.
He will be missed! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Burns
Marina Krainer
January 20, 2013
Dear Ann,
I was so sorry to hear about Grant's passing. I wish you and your family a lot of strength and all the best.
Yours, Marina
January 20, 2013
Dear Ann and Family
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Maria and Bill Dunki
January 20, 2013
Dear Ann & Family
I was so sorry to hear about Grant's sudden passing. Even though we won't be there for you on Tues, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye & Kenzie MacLeod
Marie & Jerry Barclay
January 20, 2013
Dear Ann, William and Kari-Ann,
We are so saddened to hear of Grant's passing. We have such fond memories of our visit with you and Grant in August. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne Steele
January 19, 2013
Dear Ann,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Grant's passing. His smile, laugh and caring spirit made an impact on me and many others. You and your family are in my prayers.
with love,
Suzanne
JoAnn Jones
January 19, 2013
Dear Ann and all the family,
So sorry to hear of Grant's passing. My sincere condolences to all of you.
JoAnn Jones (Hole)
Bryan Cassidy
January 19, 2013
Ann and Family,
I am very sorry and saddened to hear of Grant's passing. He was truly a kind hearted man who always was a pleasure to visit with. My condolences to all of you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
January 19, 2013
Ann and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Betty Baptie
Sandra Humphreys
January 19, 2013
Dear Ann, William and Kari-Ann,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Grant touched many lives in many areas of his life's pursuits with a friendly word and smile for all.The world was made a better place for his being here and he will be missed very much by many. You will all miss him so much and have been given an example to live by and carry on with his loving support in your hearts.
Jack and Isobel Montgomery
Calgary
Terry and Brenda Lavoie
January 19, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful man who meant so much to so many.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Erin Fieger
January 19, 2013
Mrs McNabb, Kari-Ann & Will,
We are saddened to hear of Grant's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. ~ The Fieger Family
Dave Lynnes
January 19, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Grants passing. He was truly an amazing man and I fondly remember many years of friendship through the Cochrane Pony Club and both the Tetrathlon and Pentathlon organizations. I know how difficult these times are and my thoughts are with you.
Gloria Wilkinson
January 19, 2013
I am shocked and saddened at Grant's passing. Action for Agriculture will miss his thoughtful input.
David Whitfield
January 18, 2013
Ann,
I am sorry to hear of Grant's passing.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Lyle & Barb Brown
January 18, 2013
We too we deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Grant's passing. His warm heart and kindness were evident in our infrequent meetings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ann. May God bless you and yours.
Brian and Dale Fea
January 18, 2013
Our deepest sympanthies. Grant was a wonderful man. Wishng you warm thoughts and happy memories.
Mary Maxie
January 18, 2013
Ann & family, Peter & I were shocked to hear of Grant's passing. We well remember all the fun times on Ski Patrol, the parties, the friendships we made. I also remember how your family embraced me when I owned the Cochrane Times, & made me feel part of the ranching community if only by association. There were some pretty great parties at the ranch & I still remember you telling us you were pregnant at our Stampede Burger Bash, & you weren't even wearing maternity clothes, yet gave birth the next week. We are praying for strength for you all.
January 18, 2013
Ann, William, Kari-Ann and families:
We have a great many wonderful and happy memories of good times together skiing, visiting, patrolling, Stampeding, hiking, camping, and generally enjoying life over the last 45 years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ron & Lynda Murch -
Shawna Perron (friend of Ann's)
January 18, 2013
Ann & family
My thoughts and prays are with you during this difficult time. Although I had only met Grant a couple times, he was very warm and had a welcoming charater especially with Ann by his side. Such a special bond to share. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Celebrate the memories.
Bob and Bev Gersbach
January 18, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
Bev and I were stunned by the news of Grant's passing. He was always a gentleman, with a heart for helping others, a model of fairness and kindness. May God bless him. With our love and prayers.
Caryl & Rob Walker
January 18, 2013
Just days before this very sad news Grant was doing what he loved -- doing what he did best -- helping and caring about people. You are in our thoughts.
Love,
Caryl & Rob
January 18, 2013
Dear Ann,
James and I are shocked of the news. We are so sorry to hear of this news. Grant was a sweetheart and always there to help. God bless and prayers to you and your family.
Danielle Labelle & James Harland
Carolyn Bond
January 18, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
Grant was a wonderful man, so caring and helpful. We will all miss him. I feel deeply for you in your loss and have you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Carolyn Bond
Anne & Colin Wilson
January 18, 2013
Dear Ann and family,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Grant's passing. Please know that you have our sincere condolences. Both you and Grant had a huge impact on our lives, and we will truly miss him in our hearts. Sorry we cannot be there to celebrate his life, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Anne & Colin
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