Grant MacPherson

Grant MacPherson

Grant MacPherson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2009.
MacPHERSON, Grant Harland On March 16, 2009 Mr. Grant MacPherson of Drayton Valley passed away suddenly at the age of 49 years. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Shari; two children, son, Jesse and daughter, Bailey; father, Clifford of P.E.I.; two sisters, Linda (Stephen) MacIsaac of P.E.I. and Kathy MacPherson (Leo McGee) of Regina; grandmother, Florence Sencabaugh of P.E.I.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Grant was predeceased by his mother, Gloria; infant sister, Gloria Jean; paternal grandfather, Grant Sencabaugh Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Roddie and Sadie MacPherson. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Omniplex-MacKenzie Centre, 5737 - 45th Avenue in Drayton Valley with Reverend Yoon Ok Shin officiating. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Drayton Valley Health Services Foundation, 4550 Madsen Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1N8 as expressions of sympathy. Drayton Valley Funeral Services Tinant Funeral Directors in care of arrangements (780) 542-5511

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Louise Braybrook

April 4, 2009

I've told the story many times of playing 'Alberta' baseball with a 3rd base player who lassoed any runner trying to pass by. Grant was fun and funny and we'll miss him. I'm sure he's making our mothers laugh right now. I pray for all three of them.
Love Louise

Jim/Ann Crough

March 25, 2009

Shari and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May cherished memories keep you close in thought and heart.

Arnold & Donna Olson

March 21, 2009

We are so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Grant. Treasure memories of a great husband and father.
We've heard it was a beautiful service. So sorry we were not at home to be able to attend.
May you find peace in the strength of family and friends.

Brian & Norma Bowen

March 20, 2009

Please accept prayers and condolences. Brad & Niki, Brent & Jana and Kayne plus their children are all grieving with you today. The Bowen kids all spoke of summers in the fields at the farm. Jana remembers your wedding. Love Brian & Norma Bowen. Blessings:)

Stella

March 20, 2009

Grant MacPherson ......was one of the kindest people I have had the joy to be a friend of.... A true Earth Angel...He had one the most unique laughs...you couldn't help but notice....and join in on.
How blessed are we to call Grant our friend....we'll be seeing you dear Grant...on the other side...I

Connie Dobie

March 20, 2009

We were all shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Grant's passing. Like his other "up home cousins", my week has been filled with wonderful memories of our years growing up together in Bellevue. We were daily fixtures in each other lives, a fact attested to by the worn path between our homes. I am so happy that Grant got to meet my kids a few years ago. They too now have fond memories of doing speed walking races with him along Crescent Beach. No one could beat him. No one ever will.

Love and sympathy to Shari, Jesse and Bailey, Clifford, Cathy, Linda and families.

Connie, Russ, Reta and Hannah

Jennifer, Tom & Adam Paton

March 20, 2009

Shari, Jesse and Bailey
Our thoughts are with you today. We feel so deeply sad about Grant's passing.

Travis Mcleod & Natalie Chaisson

March 20, 2009

We are shocked and very saddened to hear of Grant's passing.Our deepest sympathies are with you at this most difficult time.

Louise Hillaby

March 20, 2009

Shari, Jesse, Bailey, Clifford, Linda, Cathy and families. Our Sincere sympathy on the loss of dear Grant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we will cherish memories of Grant forever in our hearts. Louise, Jeff and Melissa Hillaby

Orest (Musty) & Donna Gawalko

March 19, 2009

Dear Shari, Jesse & Bailey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this saddened time. We have many fond memories of Grant from the beginning of his time in Drayton Valley. Our blessings go out to all of you.

Shauna, Ken, Lauren & Graham Kopp

March 19, 2009

Shari, Jesse and Bailey,
Oh sweetie, we were so sorry to hear about Grant's sudden passing. Our thoughts and love are with you and hope that the love that surrounds you and your family will bring you peace. xo

Pat& Joyce Laturnus

March 19, 2009

Kathy,Leo,William and Grace
Clifford,Linda and families.

Our hearts and prayers are with you.
such a great loss for all of you ..wishing there were words that would ease your pain..We pray that you will find strength and courage.

Pat & Joyce Laturnus

March 19, 2009

Shari,Jesse and Bailey
Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your beloved husband and father .

Jane MacIsaac

March 19, 2009

Dear Shari, Jessie, and Bailey
Dear Clifford, Linda and Steve, Kathy and Leo and your Families....

As time passes and you retun to life's routine know that family and friends will always be there to comfort and suport you

May God Bless and Keep You
xoxo
Jane MacIsaac

Terrance & Barb MacDonald

March 19, 2009

Please accept our greatest condolence. Grant will be missed by a great many people across the country.

Lori MacPherson

March 19, 2009

Such a sad thing ... Bellevue memories are flooding my mind all week. I'm so happy that Grant had such a good life in Drayton Valley. My thoughts are with Shari,Jesse and Bailey. Take good care of one another. Hugs to Clifford, Linda, Steve, Leo, and Kathy...Love Lori

Donna Ryder

March 19, 2009

Under Every Burden God Will Slip His Hand . Every Gulf of Sorrow His Great Love Has Spanned .Into Every Heartache God Will Pour His Balm Ease the Pain and Anguish Bring A Blessed Calm. Favorite verse of Aunt Reta who loved Grant like one of her own as we all did. Rest In Peace Donna , Lyle . Rebecca , Rachel and Paul

Fran MacPherson

March 19, 2009

To all of Grant's family - please know that we are thinking of you at this very sad time. We will be praying for you all asking God to give you strength in the days to come.

With deepest sympathy,
Earle & Fran MacPherson
Charlottetown, PE

Miranda,Rob,Brian,and Kathryn Harrison

March 19, 2009

Sheri and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grant was a great man and will be dearly missed.

Nicole & Andrew LeClair (McGee)

March 19, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gerri & Joe Corcoran

March 19, 2009

Linda & Steve - and All of Grant's Family- We wish to extend our sincere sympathy during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that Grant will be missed but that there are a lot of very special memories to be cherished. Wishing we could be there with you during this time.

Theresa McGee

March 19, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you draw comfort from the times you enjoyed together.


Courtney & Chantal McGee (PEI)

Mary MacPherson

March 19, 2009

Shari, Jesse, and Bailey, Clifford, Linda, Cathy and families
Our sincere sympathy on your tremendous loss. Grant was such a great kid and a kind caring man. Cyril and I were pleased to visit with Grant in Aug 2006 and see what a wonderful life he had. He was so very proud of his family! Much love and prayers to you all from our family.

Evelyn & Glen Powell

March 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of great sadness.

Margaret McGee

March 18, 2009

I wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to Grant's wife Shari, his children Jesse and Bailey; his father Clifford and sisters Linda and Kathy.

BEATRICE MCGEE

March 18, 2009

TO GRANTS FAMILY, CLIFFORD, KATHY AND LEO FAMILY, LINDA AND STEVE AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH YOU ALL, AT THIS SAD TIME.

Karen MacPherson

March 18, 2009

Shari, Jesse and Bailey

It's with great sadness to hear of Grant's passing and he will always have a very special piece of my heart. My love and prayers are with you all and May He Rest in Peace in Heaven. Blessings Karen MacPherson

Debi and Steve Forse

March 18, 2009

Grant was our "down home" little buddy and I our little "brother" in all ways ..in Bellevue,P.E.I ...We loved and remember his smile, brushcut hairstyle, freckles, dirty face and knees, shirtless outfits, short legs running after his sisters and cousins...(he rapidly overcame that);and
his shared love for his "up-home "family...his love of animals; and we followed his happiness and success in Drayton Valley with Shari, Jesse and Bailey.
Life doesn't always allow us ongoing contact but it does allow us everlasting memories .. Forever young ..Grant

One of his " twelve up-home " cousins..



Debi and Steve

Elaine & Danny Nau

March 18, 2009

Kathy, Leo, William and Grace, and all Grant's family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Louise Braybrook

March 18, 2009

Oh Shari, my heart aches for you, Jesse and Bailey. I'll say a prayer for Grant on Friday, wish I could give you a big hug.
My love to you,

Carla Johnston (MacLeod)

March 18, 2009

I am so sorry to learn of Grant's passing. I haven't seen him for several years but he never changed much over time. Always a smile and a friendly word, often a good laugh. I am so sorry for your loss.

Margi Tetreau

March 18, 2009

My sincere condolences to you Shari & family. Grant was a fine man and will be missed by us all. Please keep in touch and you are welcome here anytime.
Love,
Margi

Dianne Heft-Biberdorf

March 18, 2009

Dearest Shari, Jesse and Bailey

You are in my thoughts and prayers...my heart aches for all of you.

Love

Dianne

Sheila & Tom McGee

March 18, 2009

Dear Shari, Jesse & Bailey,

We are so saddened to hear of Grant's passing.
May the strength of family and friends provide comfort and peace in the days ahead.
We send you our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

With Sincerity & Love,

Chuck and Sonia DeJong

March 18, 2009

May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy.

Lindsay, Vicki, Alana, Brian and Bradley Pay

March 18, 2009

We are so, so very sorry to hear about Grant's passing! What a shock! He always brightened up our day with a joke or a tease or a grin or words of encouragement at TaeKwonDo class.
He will surely be missed!

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