MR. GRANT JAMES HEALY of the Blood Reserve, beloved husband of Mary Rita Healy (nee Spear Chief) was called home to the Creator on Wednesday December 19th, 2012 at the age of 58 years. Along with his wife of 20 years, Grant is survived by his loving sons Shawn (Nikki) and Tyson Sweet Grass; stepdaughter Stephanie (Keith) Spear Chief; grandchildren Shawn Jr., Angel, Kylee, Taelyn, and Zachary; step-grandchildren Starly, Letisha (Marty), and J Nolan Brave Rock; brothers Hugh Healy, Harvey (Mary Ann) Healy, Floyd (Theda) Healy and Leon (Kerry) Healy; sisters Marion (Stewart) Weasel Moccasin, Marjorie (Randy) Many Fingers, Louise Healy, and Carmen (Gilbert Jr.) Black Water; uncles Harold (Jean) Healy, Oliver (Catherine) Healy, and Bruce (Connie) Russell; aunties Angela, Charlotte, and Sylvia Russell. Grant is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends that he looked at as part of his family. Grant was predeceased by his parents Hugh and Fanny (Russell) Healy; his brothers Lorne, Homer and Gary Healy; his sister Lillian Garret; nephews Lydel Shawn Healy, Lyndon Shot Both Sides and Darcy Garrett; nieces Connie Healy, Lytaisha Melting Tallow, Peggy and Ivy Lynn Garrett; uncles Tom, Mike, John Edward, and Stanley Healy, Walter and James Russell; aunties Jane Davis, Jenny Healy, Josephine Soop; sister-in-law Flora (Shot Both Sides) Healy; his maternal grandparents Tom and Mary (Many Fingers) Russell and Cecile (Wolf Plume) Russell; his paternal grandparents John and Louise Healy. Grant (Sonny Boy) was born at the Blood Indian Hospital on September 28th, 1954. At two years of age, the little blond curly-haired boy was adopted in the traditional way by his Grandmother Louise. He was raised on the Kainaiwa Blood Reserve where he attended St. Paul’s Anglican Residential School, Cardston Elementary, and Cardston Jr. High. Grant excelled in all kinds of sports, especially hockey and fastball, and played with various teams within these communities. During his hockey days, Grant played with where he went on to become a Treaty 7 Minor Hockey champ in . Grant never missed out on school activities, thanks to his determined and supportive Grandma Louise. In Jr. High, Grant was very fortunate to have gone on a trip overseas to England and France thanks to his Grandma who raised enough funds to ensure he never missed out on the chance of a lifetime. During his trip, Grant was blessed to have met and kiss the ring of Pope John Paul VI. For years to come, these amazing experiences and endeavors would spark the great stories he would love to tell his children, grandchildren, family and friends. There truly was never a dull moment when it came to the tales of his “hockey days” and remarkable expeditions around the world. Grant resided in Lethbridge for most of his life, having worked for his cousin Stu Healy in basement construction which then led to working with Lethbridge Basement Ltd. for many years. When he wasn’t working, Grant enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, watching his favorite sports, and most of all taking care of his wife Rita. Grant always made it known that his greatest goal was to make her happy and he took immense pride in working hard for “his honey”. Grant was a kind, easygoing and generous man with a humorous nature, he was someone you can joke and fool around with and if you happen to hit the truth on anything about his behaviors he would just laugh and say “Jaa”. Grant truly was a friend to everyone. He will forever remain in our hearts and will be sadly missed all that knew him. Kita’kitamaatsin (until we meet again).

A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, December 28th, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. A Wake Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Cardston, AB. on Friday, December 28th, 2012 at 6:00 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Cardston, AB. on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at 11:00 AM. with Canon Allan McCuaig, Officiant.

Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca