Obituary of Grant Fandrey

FANDREY - Anthony 'Grant' Fandrey was born on October 19th, 1943 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; a son of Oscar and Elizabeth (new Weinbender) Fandrey. He was raised on the family farm and attended the West Ebenezer School from grades 1-8, the Ebenezer School for grades 9 & 10, and completing his high school at the Yorkton Composite. He then attended the University of Saskatchewan, taking civil engineering classes, and graduated as a civil engineering technologist from the Saskatchewan Technical Institute in Moose Jaw in 1966. In 1957 Grant met Shirley Lungull through Steve and Evelyn Yuzik, at the Black Poplar Concert where Shirley was singing. Through a courtship that lasted some six years, Grant and Shirley were wed on August 19, 1967. The couple made their home in Yorkton for a short time before buying their first home in Ebenezer. Two years later they returned to Yorkton, where they had since resided. In 1971 daughter Shantelle was born. In 1963 Grant had began working with the City of Yorkton Public Works and Engineering Dept. even while he was attending school in Moose Jaw, working weekends and holidays. Grant's strong work ethic landed him a fulltime position with the city, working his way up throughout his 30+ years with the city, retiring in 1993 as assistant city engineer. Grant was not one to be idle, he served as a volunteer fireman for five years, he taught classes in water treatment technology, early in his career he supplemented his income by driving taxi, and after retirement enjoyed working for the Sask. Abilities Council from 1994 till 2008. He also enjoyed farming with his brother Doug for many years. An avid outdoorsman, Grant enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, especially with his friend Hilbert Weidman, and he and Shirley attended many Dauphin Country Festivals over the years. Grant also gave back to the community, he was a longtime member of the Yorkton, and later Regina chapters of the Optimist Club, and he greatly enjoyed the many friends made at the Yorkton branch #77 of the Royal Canadian Legion. In 2012 Shirley passed away, and although he missed her dearly, Grant was determined to live on his own as long as he could, and was able to remain in his home on Logan Cres. until December of last year. Following a time of hospitalization and a brief stay at the Canora Gateway Lodge, Grant passed away on Tuesday, March 9th 2021. He was 77 years of age. Besides his wife Shirley, he was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Elizabeth; his in-laws, Alex and Helen Lungull; and by his brother, Douglas Fandrey (survived by Ruth Owen). Also he leaves his daughter Shantelle (Shayne) Roebuck of the Theodore district and grandson Dexter; also his brother Larry (Phyllis) Fandrey of Red Deer; nephew Sheldon (Shaune) Fandrey, and niece Sheila (Brent) Plante, and their families. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 17th 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Center with Rev. Jailyn Corbin of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Music played was How Great Thou Art, To the River, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, and Amazing Grace. The interment followed in the Garden of St. John with Bob Rusnak, Russell Lusney, Brent Lusney, Don Danyluk, Grant Mehling and Ken Starger serving as the casketbearers. Memorials were to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, or to the Canadian Diabetes Society. Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 11:00am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Grant Fandrey October 19, 1943 - March 9, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book