Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Grantham, Belle
On January 20, 2023, BELLE DOREEN HURD GRANTHAM (née Biggar), passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans West Highlands, at the age of 93 years.
On January 20, 2023, BELLE DOREEN HURD GRANTHAM (née Biggar), passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans West Highlands, at the age of 93 years.
Belle is survived by her three children: Doug Hurd, Greg Grantham and Gloria (Robin) Roth, brothers Terry Biggar and Larry Biggar, grandchildren: Nathan (Jaclyn) Hurd, Max (Hannah Vance) Hurd, Amanda (Jeremy James) Roth, Courtney (Tyler Johnson) Roth and Jason Roth, and great-grandchildren: June Fox and Annabelle Johnson as well as many well-loved nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter Lorraine Hurd, husband Ray Grantham, parents Maggie and Percy, sisters: Elvira, Rhoda, Verda, Venus and Sharon, and her brothers: Ralph, Arnold, Purcell and Merv.
Belle was born in Canwood, Saskatchewan, the eighth of 12 children. Bella, as she was known to her family, grew up in Canwood and Prince Albert. During WWII, Belle worked with her sisters and friends at the Box Factory in Prince Albert. During her life, she lived in Winnipeg, Picton, ON, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Lethbridge. In Edmonton, from the early 60s to the late 80s, Belle worked at 3M, Page the Cleaner, Gregory Systems and Emery Manufacturing. She had her own business, Belle System, for several years where many lifetime friendships were developed.
Special thanks to the staff at Good Samaritans West Highlands for taking such good care of Momma Belle.
A Celebration of Life will be held at PARALLEL CHURCH, 1 mile east of Lethbridge on Hwy 3, on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ralph Molyneux officiating.
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Condolences to Doug, Greg and Gloria and Family on the loss of their Mother. We were friends of the Grantham's when they were living in Winnipeg and later when they moved to Edmonton. Have happy memories of our times spent at our homes for dinners, etc. Although retired I work in Windsor Park and have passed 15 Cherry Crescent and still have memories when we visited. Mom, Debbie and Cindy extend their condolences. Would love to hear from Doug or Gloria and here is my contact info: Gerry Prystai 204 421 6821 h 204 230 8594 c gprystai2@shaw.ca Take care and RIP Bella. Gerry Prystai
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of a long time friend Belle Grantham. I was Gloria's Grade 4 teacher and that year our class went to Hawaii as a school trip from Edmonton. Belle was one of our chaperones and after that she and I became friends. During that time we experienced so much. It was my honour to have known Belle. Her kindness, humour, fashion and all around zest for love and laughter will be always remembered. May you always be the vivacious lady you were here on earth enjoying your Heavenly life with family and friends. Love and peace be with you my friend. My the Lord Bless you and Keep you safely in his loving arms.
Our sympathy to Belle's family (especially Robin & Gloria and family) during this time of mourning, remembering, and celebrating a special Mom and Granny. -- Ruth & Harold