Grant passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 66 years.
Grant's memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife Elaine Walkom; sons, Shawn (Toni) Walkom and Trent Walkom; daughter Melissa (Chris) Rensby; grandchildren, Lexi and Hailey Walkom, Taisley, Rafe and Dawson Rensby; brother Keith Walkom; sisters, Corrine (Wayne) Blomberg and Corrlis (Ed) Aabak; step sister Myrna (Harvey) Henry; step brothers, John MacPherson and Allan (Donna) MacPherson; brothers-in-law, Gerald Berday, Duane (Janice) Berday and Tim (Charlaine) Berday; sisters-in-law, Carol (Malcolm) Milne, Lynn Ross and Leah (Steve) Berday Orcheski, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Fern MacPherson; father Walter Irwin Walkom; step father Clifford MacPherson; brothers, Marshall Walkom, Conrad Walkom and Blaine Walkom in infancy; step sister Dorene (Allan) Marr.
Grant attended ECI High School and worked for Hank's Maintenance from 1971 to 1981 when he and his brother Conrad bought the company. Grant and Elaine were married in 1990. In 1998, Grant and Elaine bought Conrad's shares of Hank's Maintenance. Grant had tremendous pride in his business and was admired and respected for his vast knowledge and expertise. After 30 years in the oil service business, he and Elaine retired and enjoyed their vacation home in Fountain Hills, Arizona for 2 1/2 years before Grant was diagnosed with cancer. Grant was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all.
The Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK, with Rev. Randy Kleemola officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception was held in the Fireside Room at the Days Inn Estevan. Interment took place in a family ceremony on July 22, 2017 at Community Zion Cemetery, Hoffer, SK.
Those wishing to make donations in Grant's memory may do so directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
