Ms. Brenda Gayle Greig

Ms. Brenda Greig of Nanton, Alberta passed away at her home west of Nanton on May 12, 2022 at the age of 69 years. Brenda is survived by her partner Marvin Fowler; niece (daughter) Jackie Ellice (Brad Hardy) and great niece (granddaughter) Alexie Fox; step son Kelly Fowler (Robyn); step daughter Marley Turner (Brett); four step grandchildren Kane, Art, Huxley and River; oldest brother Van Greig (Margaret); oldest sister Marianne Smith; niece Calinda Courtoreille (Ron) and Lisa Saint Cyr (Shannen); nephews Wade Fullbrook (Cynthia), Wes Greig (Juliann) and Jamie Ellice (Kristi); great aunts Lois Wallace (John) and Doris Wallace (Bob); close friend Kevin Olson; numerous cousins and great nieces and nephews who all knew her as “Gran”. Brenda is predeceased by her parents John and Jean Greig and her brother Jan Greig. Brenda was born and raised on the Greig family farm west of Nanton. The “big hill” was the signature of the homestead. Growing up, Brenda loved horses and spent many days riding up the big hill with her sister and cousins. In her young adult years, Brenda was a leader of CGIT (Canadian Girls In Training). She was well liked and respected by the young ladies she was leading. Brenda had a love of sports. She was an avid curler and golfer in Nanton, participating in many fun Ladies bonspiels. On many a Friday night you could find Brenda watching the Nanton Palaminos. Brenda’s heart was full of compassion. She touched the lives of many boys when she worked at the Stampede Boys Ranch. She made each and every boy feel like they mattered. Brenda’s niece, Jackie moved in with her in 1990 as a teen and Brenda raised her as her own daughter. Brenda was so proud of her granddaughter, Alexie. People often commented that Alexie was the “sparkle” in Brenda’s eye. Brenda started a new chapter in her life with her soulmate Marvin 13 years ago. They especially enjoyed traveling, dancing, riding horses, moving cattle and all things Western. They enjoyed living west of Nanton and enjoying their view of the mountains and wildlife. Brenda was loved by all and will be sadly missed. We welcome everyone to share memories and stories of Brenda. Please send them by email to brendagreigtribute@gmail.com . We would like to include anything you would like to share at Brenda's Celebration of Life on Wednesday. A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Thomas Hornecker Arena in Nanton. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on Brenda's Tribute Page. If desired memorial donations may be made to STARS – www.stars.ca or to the Nanton Animal Protection Society – www.nantonanimalprotection.ca . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Ms. Brenda Gayle Greig

September 27, 1952 - May 12, 2022