Obituary of Grant Theodore Werschke

July 18, 1956 – Edmonton, Alberta

September 15, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

Grant Werschke of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 67 years.

Grant was born in Edmonton, AB on July 18, 1956. He married Colleen July 30, 1977. Grant accomplished much through his life and was particularly proud of his sons and his grandchildren.

Grant had a passion for reading, photography, golf, watching his boys play lacrosse and spending time with his family. His most memorable vacation was his trip with Colleen to Los Cabo, Mexico. He will be most remembered for his story telling, extended goodbyes and BBQing for close family and friends.

Grant is survived by his two sons, Jason (Leah) and Garrett (Lindsay), and four grandchildren, Aiden, Abbey, Madison and Sawyer who reside in Calgary, AB. Grant is also survived by his three brothers, Trent (Denise), Graham (Karen) and James (Cindy); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Grant was predeceased by his wife Colleen, his mother Donna and father Ted.

Details for Celebration of Life will be shared at a later date. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Grant’s family here.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Right to Play, PO Box 108, Toronto Adelaide Retail, Toronto, ON M5C 2H8, telephone: 416-203-0190, www.righttoplay.com.

In living memory of Grant Werschke, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.