Grant Edmund Mercer, 1925-2008

It is with great sadness the family of Grant Edmund Mercer announce his passing on his most enjoyed day, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2008. At the age of 82 years he leaves behind: his son Orville (Bonnie) and his daughter Shelley (Rubin) Arcand; six grandchildren, Sabrina and David McCubbin, Brandi and Amy Mercer, Meghan, Philip and Leighton Arcand; and very good friend and caregiver, Peter Blacha (Simone) and family. Grant was born May 15, 1925 in Wetaskiwin, Alta. He was raised and educated in Clairmount, Alta. He joined the Air Force in 1943 and was discharged with the war ending. He came back to Slave Lake where he worked as a Forest Ranger, then moved to High Prairie and worked in mechanics at Ike’s Modern Motors. He owned his own gravel truck business, then became a chartered tax accountant. His summers were filled with construction (building everything including his own home, rotating gazebo and garage) and collecting John Deere memorabilia. His winters were filled with accounting, taxes and doing puzzles. He sold his business to Peter Blacha in 1995. He was predeceased by: his parents, Allan and Bernice Mercer; his brother Burke; his sister and brother-in-law, June and Bill Baduik. Services were held at the High Prairie Legion March 22, 2008.

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