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12/21/1950
DIED
12/29/2025
Grant Sundahl Obituary
In loving memory, we honour and celebrate the life of our dad, Grant Michael Sundahl.
Grant was born to Rose (Zakaluzny) and Ole Peder Sundahl in Richmond, BC, on December 21st, 1950. He grew up with his older brother, Earl (predeceased), and was close with his sister-in-law, Margaret (Chopty) (predeceased).
From childhood, he had a knack for making lifelong friends. Grant was proud of his Norwegian and Ukrainian heritage. He travelled to Norway to visit relatives and never turned down second servings of perogies, cabbage rolls, and glazed ham. He adored his numerous cousins in southern Saskatchewan. A lifetime of road trips to spend time with them.
Grant stood out in a room with a six-foot-four frame, bright blue eyes, and a social nature. He'd make others laugh while looking for fun and play in every situation. Loving, considerate, adventurous, youthful, smart, and easygoing. Grant was often the inventor of games and self-assured enough to admit a mistake.
Dad graduated as a certified general accountant from UBC and believed strongly in the value of a dollar. He worked most of his career for Hodder Tugboat along the Fraser River. Early travel took him across North America, Asia, and Australia. Spare time was spent sailing, golfing, and playing baseball.
Indeed, the dugout is where he met his wife, Val (Kelland) Sundahl. Although separated, they lived minutes apart and remained in each other's lives. While together, they raised their children, Kelland (Jayson) and Cameron (Rachel), in Tsawwassen, BC.
Our dad taught us a lifetime of lessons - protect your health, find the good in everyday life, enjoy laughter, and don't work too hard. He recited the 5 P's - proper preplanning precludes piss-poor performance.
Grant shared guiding principles with his family: affection, patience, empathy, and not taking oneself too seriously. He never missed an opportunity to take his children horseback riding, biking, golfing, skiing, swimming, or camping. He coached their sports teams, showed up for their events, and instilled a love for all animals.
Our dad cared deeply and kindly. Photos of family and friends decorated his home. His top dresser drawer was a capsule for keepsakes, wedding invitations, obituaries, and Father's Day and birthday cards. Grant was always up to play wrestle, cuddle, watch old Westerns, and place a friendly bet on a sports game - football was a favourite.
Grant had a green thumb and an unmatched sweet tooth. He was a fan of big ice cream scoops and small moments. He was authentically himself. And knew what he liked that included a good foot or head rub.
We'd like to thank his devoted friend and neighbour, Kim Lisberg, family doctors Dr. Margo Sweeny & Dr. Angela Choi, and the compassionate Fraser Health Palliative Care and Medical Assistance teams.
In the words of dad's country favourite Johnny Cash - "we'll meet again some sunny day."
Grant was born to Rose (Zakaluzny) and Ole Peder Sundahl in Richmond, BC, on December 21st, 1950. He grew up with his older brother, Earl (predeceased), and was close with his sister-in-law, Margaret (Chopty) (predeceased).
From childhood, he had a knack for making lifelong friends. Grant was proud of his Norwegian and Ukrainian heritage. He travelled to Norway to visit relatives and never turned down second servings of perogies, cabbage rolls, and glazed ham. He adored his numerous cousins in southern Saskatchewan. A lifetime of road trips to spend time with them.
Grant stood out in a room with a six-foot-four frame, bright blue eyes, and a social nature. He'd make others laugh while looking for fun and play in every situation. Loving, considerate, adventurous, youthful, smart, and easygoing. Grant was often the inventor of games and self-assured enough to admit a mistake.
Dad graduated as a certified general accountant from UBC and believed strongly in the value of a dollar. He worked most of his career for Hodder Tugboat along the Fraser River. Early travel took him across North America, Asia, and Australia. Spare time was spent sailing, golfing, and playing baseball.
Indeed, the dugout is where he met his wife, Val (Kelland) Sundahl. Although separated, they lived minutes apart and remained in each other's lives. While together, they raised their children, Kelland (Jayson) and Cameron (Rachel), in Tsawwassen, BC.
Our dad taught us a lifetime of lessons - protect your health, find the good in everyday life, enjoy laughter, and don't work too hard. He recited the 5 P's - proper preplanning precludes piss-poor performance.
Grant shared guiding principles with his family: affection, patience, empathy, and not taking oneself too seriously. He never missed an opportunity to take his children horseback riding, biking, golfing, skiing, swimming, or camping. He coached their sports teams, showed up for their events, and instilled a love for all animals.
Our dad cared deeply and kindly. Photos of family and friends decorated his home. His top dresser drawer was a capsule for keepsakes, wedding invitations, obituaries, and Father's Day and birthday cards. Grant was always up to play wrestle, cuddle, watch old Westerns, and place a friendly bet on a sports game - football was a favourite.
Grant had a green thumb and an unmatched sweet tooth. He was a fan of big ice cream scoops and small moments. He was authentically himself. And knew what he liked that included a good foot or head rub.
We'd like to thank his devoted friend and neighbour, Kim Lisberg, family doctors Dr. Margo Sweeny & Dr. Angela Choi, and the compassionate Fraser Health Palliative Care and Medical Assistance teams.
In the words of dad's country favourite Johnny Cash - "we'll meet again some sunny day."
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Published by Delta Optimist from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7, 2026.
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