Hutchinson, Grant Alden
Grant Alden Hutchinson
Grant Alden Hutchinson, aged 84 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Grant was born in 1934 to Leslie and Stella Hutchinson, the youngest of 5 children. They lived at Briercrest, SK and then moved to the Archive District where they farmed and shipped milk. They later moved to the Buttress District where they continued farming. Grant attended Newberry School. He married Shirley Stratford in 1953 and together they raised 5 children. Grant worked at many different jobs but he always came back to farming. He worked for Perrinie Construction driving a Euclid earth mover while they were building the South Saskatchewan River Dam. He brought the first grain trailer into Moose Jaw, a flat bottom which had to be shoveled out by hand. He hauled grain, and later livestock to Sioux City, Iowa. At one time, Grant worked on an oil rig in the hills north of Crestwynd. He retired from farming in 2005. Grant loved to travel. He and Shirley made many trips to Las Vegas and also to the west coast, a trip to Nashville with brother Alan and Joy, and also a Caribbean Cruise. He was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Jim Johnson; brothers, Russel and Alan; brothers-in-law: Mel Hales, Barry Stratford, and Bill McHolm; and sisters-in-law, Edna and Peggi McHolm. Grant is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, David (Sandi) and Mike (Trish); daughters, Diana (Les) Woodrow and Bonnie Johnson; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Kathy); sister, Kathleen Hales; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Eileen) and Ted McHolm; sisters-in-law, Florence and Joy Hutchinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Dave Foley will officiate and interment will take place in Sunset Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grant’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
Shirley and Family Thought and prays with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Dear Shirley and Families… My deepest condolences to all of you in this difficult time..May all your memories carry each of you through… And for Grant Rest in Peace…Hugs to you all.
Our most sincere condolences to all Grant’s family
Shirley and family so sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time
Shirley and family,I am saddened to hear of Grant’s passing.Deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.
So sorry for the loss of your father, Dave. Our thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Grant Hutchinson on his passing. I know you will cherish the happy memories you have of him. Take care.