10/21/2025
Condolences to Terry’s Family and Friends
In Loving Memory ~ Terry William Grantham
1960 - 2025, Lived 65 Years
Obituary ~ Terry William Grantham was born April 20, 1960, in Calgary, AB to Ida and Kelly. They lived briefly in Calgary, followed by Watts, and later in Hanna where he attended school. He spent much of his childhood on his Grandma Grantham’s farm where very fond memories were made. He often talked of her cooking, especially her fried potatoes and fresh batches of cookies. Terry was one of those natural athletes that excelled at every sport he tried, and there were many. Hockey was his main sport, catching the attention of a few Jr. clubs. He later joined the Anchor Glass Hawks. The team had years of fun together. It was a good thing, most of them were self-employed as game nights lasted into the wee morning hours. Terry enjoyed shop class. He spent hours rebuilding motors and doing autobody work. Terry graduated high school in January 1978 and that spring he went to work for Ken Halverson driving gravel truck on Special Areas. He had a work ethic like no other, even hauling a few loads on graduation day. Ken and Terry started their business K&T Trucking in 1979, which he and Deb later purchased. The company started out on the Halverson farm and later moved into town where they built their shop. His shop and well-maintained equipment are evidence of the pride he took in his business.
Everything had to be perfect or he wasn’t satisfied. Terry was an early riser and often had a full day in before noon. He also enjoyed cooking but preferred someone else to do the cleanup. His sense of humor and adventures (especially in his younger years) were enjoyed by many. Friends and family, both young and old, can tell stories for hours each with fond memories.
Terry married his high school sweetheart, Debra Halverson on March 10, 1984. Over the years they were very social and spent time on road trips, holidays, camping trips and everything in between. Together they would sit and recap their day, often with a few laughs.
In 1986 Terry and Debra welcomed daughter Ashley and in 1988 Terry’s spitting image son Ryley. Terry was very close to his children. He and Ashley rarely missed a daily recap. He and Ryley spent their days trucking together. As a family they’ve enjoyed years of camping, boating, holidays and everyday life. Ryley’s hockey career saw them take several trips across Canada and the US. In 2015 daughter-in-law Jade joined the family. She was an instant fit and joined right in with Terry’s witty and sarcastic comments.
In 2017 Terry was upgraded to Papa Terry with the arrival of granddaughter Kennedy and again in 2019 with grandson Parker. Papa Terry enjoyed every second with his grandchildren. Only the two of them could get away with sitting in Papa’s chair while watching a movie or having a snack. Kenny and Papa would snuggle in for movies and popcorn. Parker would have him down on the floor playing trucks or mini sticks. He loved watching their dance and hockey.
Terry is survived by his loving wife Debra, daughter Ashley, son Ryley (Jade) and grandchildren: Kennedy and Parker, mother Ida Nitschke, sister Lana (Ira) Ross, brother Doug (Tracey) Grantham, father/mother-in-law Ken and Betty Halverson, sisters-in-law: Vicki (Lyle) Marianchuk and Tammy (Cliff) Pahl, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins. Terry is pre-deceased by his father Kelly Grantham in 2017, grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to either Hanna Dance Association, Box 1989 or to Hanna Minor Hockey, Box 1491, Hanna, AB., T0J 1P0.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM at the Hanna Community Centre. A private family interment will be held at the Hanna Cemetery.
