Grant STEVENSON Obituary

Great memories of living across the road from the dairy. You met my baby girl and years down the track was always at the dairy. I chatted about my girls. You always greeted me by name then say "what's a happening".kind friendly down to earth safely missed

So very sorry to hear of Grants passing. He was a very special caring family man who always loved a bit of fun just like his Mum & Dad. My thoughts go out to Wendy, Andrew and Mathew and families,and also Richard, Geoff and Janis and families who have lost a wonderful brother. Hugs to you all at this difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to Grants Family. Grant you are a true legend & were always there for so many, you are so truly respected & so deeply missed by all. Never a dull moment when I popped into your dairy, always up for a laugh, you never forgot anyone, always asking after peoples families. Thank you for being the best boss ever to my daughter Beth, she loved going to work & from her stories, many a prank was played on her. will miss you greatly -Kaye Gibson & Family

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We are both shocked and saddened to hear of Grant's sudden passing. Grant was so kind, a shinning light in the Marchwiel community for so many years. Wendy and family our hearts go out to you all as I know you will find this difficult time even harder in this time of massive world shift and change.Stay in your hearts, find your new balance and take care of each other. Much love & blessings xxx

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Grant. Grant was truly the best dairy owner Timaru will ever have!
I worked in the pharmacy next door 30 plus years ago, they were great days,there was always a trick to play and fun to be had with Grant next door.
Many years later when I had my family I still used to pop in to see Grant, my family always remember Grant fondly especially my youngest son Max, who used to always want to go to see Grant when he was a little preschooler, Grant would give Max a pile of outdated car magazines, Max used to be so excited to go and see Grant out the back of the shop and Grant always had the time to give.
Wendy and family my heart goes out for you all, I know you have very difficult times ahead made even worse with the current situation, take care of each other, laugh, cry and stay strong xxxx

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I am saddened to hear of Grant's passing . What a shock. It is lovely to read all the positive comments about him though and I wish to add my thoughts . I was a teacher at Marchwiel/Oceanview Heights for 10 years. Grant offered to pass on the old magazines to me for my blokes - fishing, cars, sporting etc. Every Thursday after play the students woud be lined up at my desk waiting for Grant's magazines. I don't think he realised how eager these kids were but also how their interest in reading grew and how their reading ages increased because of this. Grant you were a legend and you will be missed. My love to Wendy and boys. Regards Heather Hinton (Mrs H)

So sorry to hear of Grant's passing. He was such a friendly, thoughtful grocer & friend there was never a crossed word spoken. We were a great team & he was a wonderful boss for 20 years. He will be a huge loss & missed by many in the Marchwiel area. RIP Grant.
Thinking of you Wendy, Andrew, Matthew & families. Hazel & family xx

It was such a shock to hear that Grant had died. I can still see his cheery face coming into Westpac Northtown most days. We would have a chat , he usually had a funny comment or chuckle with Fiona, Donna or Irene . We will miss him dearly.

Can't believe it. All the years Grant and Des looked after me and mum, Grant was one in a million, genuine caring person. We wouldn't have survived with out him, big heart, WISH THERE WERE MORE LIKE GRANT.. cheers grant.
George and Annie Matthews..

An absolute legend of Marchwiel. His twenty cent mixtures made the way home from school all the more enjoyable. I moved back here after about 22 years and he still recognised me, asking after mum, who had cancer at the time. Just a few months back I was telling him about my dad's issues with Parkinsons/dementia, to which he was sympathetic before saying 'Not gonna happen to us, is it!' and we had a chuckle. He was as much a fixture round here as the trees in Marchwiel Park and the Hydro Grand. Condolences to the family, and long live Grant's Dairy, into which he invested so much energy.

It was sad to hear the news ,as Grant had been a familiar face since 1989 and he had watched my 3 kids grow from babies to adults since we lived in Marchwiel for years. He always had a smile on his face and an ear to listen..he was one of the top ,most genuine guys you would ever meet and I'm glad I managed to catch up with him 20 years later and he remembered me and asked about my kids by name..Rest in peace Grant..you will be missed...condolences to your family ♡

Sorry to hear about Grant passing away. We have known Grant since 2006. We know what you are going through. Our thoughts are with you and the family. June and Colin Ferguson

Sincere condolences to your family. Grant was part of my growing up, going into the dairy most days when I lived in Forth street as a child, he always had a smile to cheer you up. May he rest in peace.

Fond memories of our time in Marchwiel as a next door neighbour in the book shop and the always cheerful conversations that we had.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Wendy and the boys in the loss of a true and caring person who has looked after the community of Marchwiel for so many years. His name will be forever remembered in that area.
Bev and Eoin Dryden

Rip grant you were a good dairy owner condolences to the family

So sad to hear the news about Grant such a great man! Will be sadly missed, I worked for Grant years ago my 2 sisters did also, couldn't of asked for better boss. RIP Grant

Very sad to hear of Grants sudden passing. I remember when Grant was the boy working for Des. I remember lining up getting my mays pie, pkt of chips and donut at lunch time when I was at Marchwiel School.
I can also remember Mum (Daph Toa) going up Christmas morning to get the cream she said she forgot. But I think there may have been a little drink to celebrate out the back as well.
More recently I would see Grant at Glenview Kindergarten when he came to get Finley. I was impressed that he remembered me. Top bloke! Very sad. Kia kaha Stevenson Family. From Missi and Daph Toa

Was so shocked to hear of Grant's passing. He was an amazing guy and a great boss. RIP Grant

So sad to hear of Grants passing. My deepest sympathy.

Grant will never be forgotten! Such a good fella but ya wouldn't wanna get on his bad side cos gee he had a trick or 2 up his sleeve! I've loved hearing the great stories from the lives he have touched. Not a bad word spoken. Always so pleasant and friendly to me always ask after the Mr and home life, always put people before himself. Very sad loss, thoughts to all family and close friends

Great memories of dear Grant,sympathy to Wendy &family from the Bell family,previously Pages Road.

Sad to see you go you were amazing guy will be sadly missed my thoughts and prays go out to your family

Fly high

Absolutely shocked to have heard of Grant leaving this world. Terrific bloke, gone far, far too early.
Thoughts to all family of Grant, you had a great bloke there ;-)

Will b sorely missed my boys luved going to grants whn they were at grantlea downs 4 there treats condolences 2 grants family may he rest in peace

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Had a few dealings with Grant when I was at the Timaru branch of Coca Cola.Great guy and was always easy to deal with.Rest In Peace Grant.

So sad to hear of Grant's passing, fantastic bloke gone too soon, He was the local friendly face of our dairy growing up and he neve forgot a name. Will be sadly missed. Love and thoughts to family

So sorry to hear of Grant's passing. I grew up with his friendly face at the dairy, he will be very missed.

Our thoughts are with Wendy and family at this sad time. Phil and Marg Bowman

So very sorry to hear of Grant's sad passing, our thoughts and condolences go to Grant's family and to those who knew and cared about him at his second home Grants Dairy

So sorry to hear of Grants passing. Taken too soon. Our sympathy to his wife and family. Andy & Janice Donehue

You will be sadly missed Grant,one of the nicest guys a person could meet.You always had a smile for your customers and always asked after family,"hows the kids doing?.You would be one of the happiest shopkeepers I've known and that has been many years now.you won't be forgotten. Elaine Thornton

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Our deepest sympathy. Grant will be sadly missed in the dairy - His cheeky banter with Ross over whitebait & having me on when Ross trying to give up smoking & still buying the odd packet! Our daughter Terri Nelson worked for him as a teenager too,
Our thoughts go out to the whole family. Kindest regards Glenda & Ross Nelson xx