MCPHERSON, Grant B

March 14, 1949 January 21, 2021

Grant Mcpherson of Deroche, BC, was born March 14, 1949, and died on January 21, 2021. In his final days, he was continually surrounded by family and friends. Eldest son of Milt and Betty Mcpherson he is survived by his eldest daughter, Mandy Graham and mother Davina Graham; daughter, Rheanna Mcpherson (Chris) and mother Shirley Kowalchuk; grandchildren Kiera and Riley Leeper; siblings, Mark (Brenda), Penny (Keith Lane), Barry (Marlene), Guy (Rommel) (Victoria); many adoring nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Arlo and Pingpong. His generosity to the less fortunate was mostly hidden from view, but few who traveled by foot or bike from Mission to Deroche were untouched by his charity. But he will be most remembered for delighting children and adults alike as the most "Authentic Santa" they ever met. For 38 years Grant visited private homes, schools, and local indigenous communities with his suit, his dog, and his bag full of goodies. Every contribution he ever received was re-gifted to families in need. Santa? Yes! Saint? Definitely not! But those of us who knew him best saw beneath his outer defenses and saw a man, who, deep-down was always kind, honest, compassionate, and devoted. With a twinkle in his eye, he was bigger than life, his presence filled a room, and his laugh was unmistakable. He will be lovingly remembered by all of us with occasional flashes of exasperation, but mostly with joy, laughter, and love!