It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Yancey, who left us peacefully on November 23, 2025, just 4 days shy of his 72nd birthday. Grant was born in Edmonton and grew up in Fawcett, Alberta. Together with his wife and children they made their life in Victoria, where they built a strong network of friends, through work, volunteering, baseball, and community events.
Grant shared 51 beautiful years of marriage with the love of his life, Linda. They created a home filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Grant was immensely proud of their 4 children: Brooks (Erin), Stefan (Jadea), Ben (Alia), and Megan (Dwayne). Being their father and a husband – and later a grandfather – is what he cherished most. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Caleb, Logan, Parker, Drew, Everett, Nixon, and Carmanah, each of whom brought him deep happiness.
Grant is also survived by his brother Vic Yancey (Anna), and he leaves behind a large and cherished extended family of in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends across Alberta and beyond – each of whom held him close and loved him dearly.
Grant spent his career as a respiratory therapist, and he dedicated many years to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter in View Royal. He also enjoyed working as a part-time farmer alongside his brother-in-law, embracing the rhythm of the land and the satisfaction of honest work.
Grant will be remembered for his calming presence, his humour, his devotion to family, and his deep capacity for kindness. He showed his loved ones what it meant to live with integrity and an open heart, and he leaves behind a legacy rooted in generosity, service, and the enduring bonds of family.
Grant’s absence will be felt profoundly, but the impact of his life – and the love he poured into those around him – will live on in all who knew him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre in View Royal.
Condolences may be offered to family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Rachel
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Clint Crick Hi Linda.
Wade called to advise of Grant’s passing.
It was a shock.
Way too young!
Please accept my deepest condolences!
Wade and I talked of the old days out at Fawcett when we had sleepovers at Grant’s Mom and Dad’s house in Fawcett and went hunting squirrels on the place next to Bill Jahnert’s. So many good memories!
I recall staying with you and Grant in Victoria after an Arctic trip when I was looking for a new apartment and then skating at the rec center with you when it flooded! I wish it was not so, that he is no longer physically here but I take solitude in the fact that his Spirit will still be overlooking from above!
Take good care. Wishing you good health and better days going forward.
Love from Alberta.
Clint.
Hello Linda – I am so very sorry to hear of Grant’s passing.