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Allen Granda Obituary
February 20, 1929 - July 7, 2014
Durham
Born in Belvedere, CA to Gussie Morrisoff and Morris A. Granda, Allen grew up in Los Angeles with his two elder brothers, Solomon and Phillip, who preceded him in death. In 1950, he received a bachelor's degree from UCLA, a master's degree in 1952 from USC and a Ph.D. in 1959 from Brown University. He spent his career as a professor of neuroscience at the University of Delaware, retiring in 1999. Allen was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2009 and moved to Durham, to be near to his daughters. He is survived by his three children, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Megan, their spouses Bonny and Steven and his five grandchildren, Madeleine, Nicolas, Molly, "Mack" and Lewis.
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Mary Johnson
August 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was the reason I made my career in vision research. I contacted him as an undergraduate at Delaware in 1976, hoping to get some research experience in his lab. He was a kind, patient, and wonderfully understanding mentor whose enthusiasm about science left a lasting impression.
Tim Piser
August 6, 2014
My thoughts are with Allen's family. I hope you're favorite memories will comfort you as time heals your sadness. I worked in Allen's lab as an undergraduate and graduate student studying turtle vision. He was a good mentor.
Chuck Dvorak
August 2, 2014
Sincere condolences to Allen's family. I was a student in his lab from 1975-1978. Allen had a very good influence on my life and those of many others. I always have, and will continue to, think positively and warmly of him.
Albert Baca
August 2, 2014
Allen and I went to the same high school and were at UCLA together. We always remained friends. He was a warm, intelligent and faithful friend whom I will never forget.
Deana and Dave Krygier
August 2, 2014
Sorry to hear of your father's passing. I was his neighbor for a short time in Newark before he moved to NC. I hope the memories of your dear father will provide solace during this difficult time
Anthony
August 2, 2014
Sorry for your loss. "God is near to all those calling upon him...."-Psalm 145:18.
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