GRANT: In loving memory of Holly Lena Grant, who was born at home on the family farm near Medstead on August 30, 1931, and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2014 in Spiritwood. Holly was the daughter of Max and Clara Drieschner, and was the third oldest of six children. She attended the one room Guyhirne School for grades one to ten and then boarded in Medstead for her last two years of high school. Holly married Fred on August 11, 1953. They moved a few times before spending the last 51 years in the family home they built near Sandwith. Holly and Fred raised three children on the family farm. Holly was very actively involved with the farm, even operating machinery for many years. She grew a huge garden, and helped keep a large yard mowed and adorned with flower beds. Holly loved Scrabble and card games, curling, painting, fishing, picking berries, making fresh apple, blueberry or saskatoon pies, having her family around for a big meal, and laughing. She was a good listener. She was always interested in everything her family was doing and gave huge hugs of unconditional love. Holly and Fred made many memories travelling and going to their cabin at Turtle Lake and their home in Clearwater, Florida. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Holly was predeceased by her parents: Max and Clara Drieschner; her sister Elsie (age: 1 year) and brother, Emil Drieschner; brothers-in-law Karl Kuchler, Fred Luthje and Bob Bonsan; nephew, Keith Drieschner. She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 61 years, Fred; loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Dale, Sandwith, SK, Carol (Alvin) Wiebe, Sandwith, SK - dtr., Joni (Derek) Macnab: Berkley & Kylie, Saskatoon, SK; son, Joel Wiebe (Kate Zeller), Lloydminster, SK; dtr., Jocelyn Wiebe, Saskatoon, SK, Laurie (Clint) Anderson - son, Cameron, dtr., Brittany, Melfort, SK; her siblings: Erma Kuchler, St. Walburg, SK, Betty Bonsan, Medstead, SK, Wanda (Frank) Snorro, Nipawin, SK; sisters-in-law: Kay Drieschner, Medstead, SK and Lil Luthje, Cut Knife, SK; nieces and nephews. A celebration of Holly's life was held at Sandwith Hall on Friday, August 15, with Rev. Doug Codling officiating. Daughters, Carol and Laurie, gave the eulogy with shared memories. Granddaughter, Joni, honoured Holly with grandchildren's reflections. The pianist was Sharon Janzen, who accompanied granddaughter, Jocelyn, singing, "My Life Flows On", and Robert MacKay, singing, "In the Garden". The hymns were "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Because He Lives". The pall bearers were Brian Kuchler, Kelvin Drieschner, Alvin Wiebe, Clint Anderson, Joel Wiebe and Cam Anderson. Holly was laid to rest in the Hyde Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Battlefords Funeral Service. Memorial donations in honour of Holly can be made to the Hyde Park Cemetery Fund, Christian Children's Fund of Canada, or to the donor's choice. Card of Thanks The family of Holly Grant would like to extend a special thank you to everyone for your support and love. Thank you to the staff at the nursing homes in Leoville, Hafford, and Spiritwood for your compassionate assistance with Holly, and to Bob MacKay and the staff at Battlefords funeral Service for your tender care, to Sharon Janzen for playing piano, and to Doug Codling for your inspiring message. Thank you also to the Sandwith Ladies and all who contributed to the excellent lunch provided. All the cards, flowers, phone calls and food delivered to the family was very much appreciated and will not be forgotten. ____________________________________________________
