Neal Donald Grant was born on October 26th, 1939; the youngest of five children of John and Mary Grant.  He was born and raised on a farm just south of Glenbush.  Neal was very active in 4H as a young man and graduated from the Glenbush High School.  In his younger years, he worked in many locations throughout the province and while working in Prince Albert, he met the love of his life -Angeline Mackie.  They got married in May of 1963. They made their home in North Battleford where he worked at Saskatchewan Wheat Pool until his retirement. Of this marriage came two daughters, Darcia and Bonnie and they blessed him with five grandchildren in total.  Angeline passed away in 1989.

Neal’s love of sports was reflected through his coaching of ladies softball for many years and becoming Battlefords North Stars # 1 fan for over 40 years. He was also an avid Toronto Blue Jay’s fan.  Neal loved gardening and he especially loved his flowers. He showed his generosity and kindness as he shared his produce with local neighbors and proved to be a strong driving force in the planning of the Grant Family Reunions.  Neal was an avid coffee and tea goer and his presence will be missed.

Neal was predeceased by his wife Angeline Mackie; his parents John and Mary Grant; and brothers Garry & Gethyn; as well as numerous relatives.

He is survived by his daughters Darcia (Brian) Clark of Texas and their children Brady, Magan, Morgan and Jordan;  and Bonnie (Richard) Risling of Wilkie, Sask. and their children; Courtney, Celina and Kyle; his brother Lorne (Ann) of Saskatoon; his sister Margret (Irv)Nowak of Edmonton, Alberta and special cousins Fred Grant and Lil Luthje.

A Memorial Service for Neal was held on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Chapel of Sallows and MacDonald- Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Interment followed reception at Hyde Park Cemetery, Sandwith, Saskatchewan. Condolences for the family may be left at www.SallowandMcDonald.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wally Markewich of Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

• Date : 2017-03-27
• Location : North Battleford, SK.