Jesse Graner

1921 - 2017

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Jesse Graner Obituary

Jesse Blaine "J.B." Graner
9/16/1922 - 3/20/2017

Rancho Palos Verdes -- Jesse Blaine, known all his life as "J.B.," Graner, 95, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at his home in the presence of his loving wife, Ziba Graner. J.B. was born in Hollywood, California on September 16, 1921 to his parents George Valentine and Stella Augusta Graner.
J.B. graduated from Hollywood High in 1939. He attended Cal-Tech University, MIT and the University of Southern California. J.B. began his military reign in 1942 volunteering to serve his country in the United States Navy and was awarded numerous medals during WWII. He was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid in the Pacific Fleet.
After his return from active duty, J.B. took over as President of the family business, Graner Oil Company. J.B. was an active member of the Petroleum Club, the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Lions Clubs International.
In 1942, J.B. married Mary Jane Bardeen and eventually moved to Rolling Hills Estates, California where he built his home and raised three children. In 1997, he married Suna Heravi and enjoyed 10 years of traveling, Lions Clubs activities and fishing. In 2007, J.B. married his third wife, Ziba Daryabegi, and continued his adventures across the world, Lions activities and family time. He very much enjoyed sharing stories about summers in Minnesota, anything related to the oil industry, cars and his Navy history.
J.B. is preceded in death by: his first wife, Mary Jane Bardeen Graner; his second wife, Suna Heravi Graner; and his daughter, Christine Marie Graner.
He is survived by his wife: Ziba Daryabegi-Graner; his brother: Wallace H. "Wally" Graner; his sons: Steven Charles & Robert Blaine Graner; his grandsons: Andrew S. & Matthew Blaine Graner; and his granddaughters: Melissa Christine & Michelle Kathleen Graner and Jennifer Blayne Hellow.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits

Published by Daily Breeze from Mar. 25 to Mar. 27, 2017.
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Dear Ziba, I'm so sorry i just found this out. My love and many hugs to you and JB's family. JB was one of the most interesting people i've know and i loved hearing his sotries. i feel so blessed to have know him a little.
Athena and Tom Cormier

April 4, 2017

You sure will be missed our Lolobels..

March 30, 2017

Jb, you maybe gone from our sights but you will always be present in our hearts. May your soul Rest In Peace, our dear lolobels.

Your angels ❤❤

March 30, 2017

Ziba,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sympathy to you and JB's family. Take care.
Linda and Lou

Linda & Lou Krammes-Aguilar

March 27, 2017

You will surely be missed our dear JB. Thank you for are the memories. You will always be our "lolobels"

--your Angels here on Earth

March 27, 2017

My condolences to the family for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love help bring you comfort (Psalm 136:23).

D

March 27, 2017

I was very saddened when I read about JB's passing this morning . This must be a very difficult time for you. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Valarie Armstrong

March 25, 2017

Ziba,
I was very saddened to read about J.B.'s passing this morning in the Daily Breeze. This must be a very difficult time for you. You have my deepest sympathies.
Valarie Armstrong

March 25, 2017

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