Grant Edwin Wilson
February 24, 1958 - September 21, 2021
As published in the December 13, 2021 World-Spectator
Grant Edwin Wilson passed away in Wawota, Saskatchewan on November 21, 2021 at the age of 63 years. Grant was predeceased by his parents Lorne and Mildred, father and mother-in-law Helge and Ruth, grandson Benjamin and brother-in-law Terry. Grant is survived by his wife of 42 years Sherry, son Todd (Lesley), son Sheldon (Christine), daughter Andrea (Josh), grandchildren: Rachel, Reagan, Avery, Alyssa, Marek and Brielle, sister Janice (Ed), sister Norma (Ken) as well brother-in-law Gary (Lynda), sister-in-law Wendy (Kelly), sister-in-law Carol (Brad), numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Grant was born in Wawota on February 24, 1958 and raised on the family farm south of town. Growing up he was a boy who had a passion for sport. In his teenage years he set long lasting track and field records, dominated the hockey ice and was a force to be reckoned with on the ball diamond. While his love of sports carried on well into his adult years, Grant settled into his role as a husband, father and farmer; a role he wholeheartedly wore with devotion and pride. He was the 4th generation to live and farm on the homestead. Over the years, Grant had the privilege of farming alongside his father, his children and eventually, his grandchildren. Grant’s skill set was wide and varied. Aside from being a farmer, Grant could weld. The number of panels, windbreaks, gates, calf shelters and trailers he built over the years, not to mention all the equipment he repaired, was a skill that served him well. He could mechanic, he could plumb, he knew wiring and electrical. Grant was a jack of all trades but most importantly, and maybe even unknowingly, he was a teacher. The skills and lessons that he passed down to his children and grandchildren are valuable in so many ways, on so many levels. Eventually, as Grant slowed down on the farm and let the boys take over the reins, he found himself a new role at Kenosee Lake; Grant took the job as Village Foreman in 2012. This job opened him up to a whole new set of skills. He went back to school and earned his water and sewer tickets. He took such pride in his new position, though, he couldn’t quite leave his roots at the farm behind. Grant juggled between his new job and making sure he was at the farm whenever he was needed. He was so humble, kind, dependable and always there to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed fishing, quadding, ski-dooing, visiting and relaxing on his deck at the end of the day. Grant’s family and friends were his pride and joy. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the honour of knowing him.
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