Helen Granger

Helen Granger VIRGINIA BEACH - Helen Granger, 89, formerly of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., and Waite Hill Village, Ohio, died peacefully Nov. 2, 2008, in Virginia Beach. She worked with her husband, F. Willard "Bill" Granger, at their real estate company, Granger Realty in Willoughby, Ohio, before retiring and building a home in Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., in 1977. In Ohio, she actively worked with the Lake County Crippled Children's Society and served on their board. She was a member of Mentor Harbor Yachting Club. In North Carolina, she was active in the LGA at the Crystal Coast Country Club and the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club. Helen enjoyed camping, cooking, sewing, gardening and golf. Her camping travels took her around the United States and Europe. Her sewing won her a trip to South America. Her gardening produced breathtaking azaleas from small cuttings. Her golf provided lasting friendships and some interesting stories like the time she was paired up with Andy Bean. Survivors are her son, Douglas Granger and his wife Linda of Virginia Beach; granddaughters, Pamela Granger of Cleveland and Stephanie Granger of Washington, D.C.; daughter-in-law, Nancy Granger; grandsons, Eric Granger and his wife Elizabeth, Joseph Granger, Peter Granger and John Granger, all of Akron, Ohio; brother, Edward Hacker and his wife Jean of Rocky River, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bill Granger; a son, John Granger; and a daughter, Kathryn Granger. The family would like to extend their appreciation to staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for their compassion and loving care. A private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences can be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.