Grant Dean Schell

Dean was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Emily Johnson (Vancouver, BC) and paternal grandparents, Russell and Juanita Schell (Tisdale, SK). Dean was predeceased by his father, Frank Schell (Kamloops, BC) and his mother, Beverley Johnson (Vancouver, BC).

Dean will be honoured and lovingly remembered by his brothers: Dale (Kelly) Schell of Salmon Arm, BC, Darryl (Sharon) Schell of Fort St John, BC, and Dennis (Jane) Schell of Mayerthorpe, AB.

Dean will be missed by his many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

Dean will be missed by the many friends he made through his travels and through his many years of work at the Grandview Day Program workshop.

Also, he will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and caregivers at the group homes throughout the years and most recently at the Gladstone Group Home, where he resided for the last number of years.

Dean’s presence brought joy to all who knew or spent time with him. His smile would always make others smile. His favorite saying was “My, my what a beautiful day!” as he looked out any window and it didn’t matter if the sun was shining or if it was raining; it was a beautiful day in his eyes! If you wanted to make Dean’s day, just bring him some apple pie with vanilla ice cream or a cup of coffee; now that would bring a huge smile to his face!

Our family would like to thank the staff at Vancouver General Hospital for their care of Dean in his final days.

Most importantly we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at the Gladstone Group Home who have shown Dean so much love and care through the years; we cannot thank them enough!

Anyone wishing to say goodbye prior to cremation may do so on Monday, March 17th, 2025, between 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Harron Funeral Home, 5390 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC. Darryl will be in attendance to represent the family and speak with anyone wishing to extend their condolences to the family.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date, at which time Dean will be laid to rest at the Masonic Cemetery (Burnaby, BC) alongside his maternal grandparents and his mother.

A childlike faith is not about being naive but about recognizing our need for God and relying on His grace and love. Jesus also said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". This highlights the value of simplicity and purity in our relationship with God. This means approaching God with a sense of wonder, dependence, and sincerity, much like a child who trusts their parent completely. Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

As believers, we are encouraged to maintain this childlike attitude, trusting in God's goodness and His promises. We are reminded that we are His children, loved and accepted, and that we can approach Him with confidence and assurance (1 John 3:1; Hebrews 4:16). Embracing this perspective allows us to experience the fullness of our relationship with God, free from fear and full of joy.