David Allan Grant embarked on his final flight on February 19, 2017 at the age of 91. Â He passed peacefully at home on the farm surrounded by family. Dave was born in Edam on October 10, 1925 to Charles and Ella Grant. In 1947 he married Marie Joyce Cooper and together with strength, determination and no shortage of challenges, they farmed for the next 69 years. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, legendary for his hunting and trapping skills. He accomplished his dream of learning to fly and provided innumerable rides for people. Â He was an incredible mentor to his grandchildren and great grandchildren and took great pride in teaching them both skills and life skills. One of his fondest memories was when he and Marie toured Australia and New Zealand for a month. The last two and a half years of Dave's life were dedicated to taking care of Marie. He said nursing her back to health was his greatest accomplishment. In addition to his wife, Marie, Dave is survived by his sister, Irene; his daughters, Lois and Debra; grandchildren, Jodi Grant, Kelly MacDonald, Nikki (Chad) MacMaloff, Darci Preston, Tyler (Alisa) Preston, John (Apryl) Grant, Mark (Kim) Mcfarlane, Corey Mcfarlane, Debbie (Rylea) Eggeson; eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his daughter, Doreen and his granddaughter, Casey. The family extends our sincerest thanks to Dad's two angels. Apryl Grant and Joyce Wall for all their help during a very difficult time. Dave was laid to rest on February 23, 2017 in Edam Cemetery.
