GRAMS, Heather

1939 – 2026

Heather Eilleen Grams (Robertson) passed away peacefully with her children by her side at the Regina General Hospital on January 2, 2026, at the age of 86 years.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the attending doctors and nurses in the MICU at the Regina General Hospital for their kindness, gentleness, and compassion while caring for Heather.

Heather will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jayde, Jodie (Laurent), Artara (Zachari), and her son, Shane (Laura). She will also be deeply missed by her cherished grandchildren: Heather (Johnny), Jesse, Jeremiah (Khaye), Johnathan (Samantha), Jennifer (Mitchell), Joseph (Darbi), Atazia, Zandrea, Dakota (Tyra), Shayna, Jenoah, and Keilani; and her beloved great-grandchildren: Phoenix, Genesis, Malachi, Avram, Enzo, Ella, Benjamin, Ezekiel, and Zureya. Heather is also survived by her siblings, Penny Flock, Ted Robertson, Allan Robertson, and Jane Symes; her sister-in-law, Clara Morlang; as well as her many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Heather was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and later ventured to Vancouver, British Columbia where she met her husband of 49 years, Arthur Grams. Together they began their life and started a family, welcoming two daughters, Jayde and Jodie. They later moved to Calgary, Alberta where they built a home and life together in the Bowness area for 39 years and welcomed two more children, Artara and Shane.

Heather was most content sitting on the living room sofa with knitting needles in hand, surrounded by several balls of wool as she worked on one of her creations, with one of her small dogs resting by her side. While her husband, Arthur, sat nearby in the kitchen, enjoying one of their evening chats while listening to their many favourite records.

Heather will be fondly remembered for her talent in knitting and crocheting, her engaging conversations, her remarkable memory, her love of dogs, and her joy in preparing holiday dinners for family and friends. She was especially known for her delicious baking, including apple and pumpkin pies, apple strudel, and chocolate birthday cake. She lovingly shared and passed down her many talents to family and friends.

Heather eventually moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan where she lived out her remaining days with her son Shane (Laura) and her grandchildren, Jenoah and Keilani. During this time, she continued to knit and crochet, tend to her small garden, complete crossword puzzles, attend the occasional bingo game, and enjoy phone calls with family and friends.

Heather was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Arthur Grams; her sister, Colleen Patricia MacGregor (Rusti); her mother, Claudia Eilleen Jonuk; and her father, Lawrence Edward Robertson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to your local SPCA.

A Funeral Service will be held in honour of Heather on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Endiang Community Hall, 1 Main Street, Endiang, Alberta. The family encourages all those attending to wear a little purple in Honour of Heather. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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• Date : 2026-01-19
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