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Stafford Robert Grady

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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April 9, 1921 - February 13, 2014 Former California Insurance Commissioner Stafford R. Grady died peacefully at home in La Canada on February 13. Appointed to the office by Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, he served from 1964 through 1967, during both the collapse of the Baldwin Hills Dam and the...

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A wise and wonderful man, he will be remembered fondly by all my family. Sincere condolences to the Grady clan -- kings all.

So sorry for your loss ,Shannon He sounds like a remarkable man your family is in my prayers. Wish I was there so I could go to the mass. love to all..Debbie Cappa (courts mom)

Loving smiling shining laughing cheery encouraging happy strong dependable treasured true blue friend of my parents, Mike and Mary Jane O'Neill, for decades. Staff is missed but will be in my heart for eternity.

He was my hero.
He entertained, (food, music, sometimes with a song or two), welcomed, promoted, cajoled, hugged and loved like the true family man,the true Irish man he is... forever. Love you Staff! Kiss Mary, Hug Ted, and tell heaven the new "Crooner" has arrived. You are and will always be, the BEST! xoxo Kel Kel

We love and miss you so Gramps! Give "Ro Ro" and "Mah-Mah" kisses for us! Till we're all together again!
Dina and Kenneth Grady

What a magnificent life, truly inspiring! My heartfelt condolences to all his wonderful children, especially my dear friend, his daughter Maureen, all the grandchildren and other family members.

Mr. Grady was a close friend of my parents and a generous help to my whole family. His warm heart, clear head, and generosity set a model to be followed.

Mr. Grady was an old family friend. While growing up overseas, we would get home leave every other summer in the States. The best part of those trips was when the Grady family graciously opened their beautiful house in La Canada up to us. I remember Mr. Grady getting home from work each evening and swimming two laps in the pool (no more and no less). Before dinner we would gather around the piano where he an my Mom would show off their talents and we ended each night with a run to Baskin...

Staff was a friend and saved our business in 1971. We shall be ever grateful to him. He showed real class and judgement at that crucial time. Thanks again Staff. Merle Banta