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Frances Granger Obituary
September 9, 1940 - December 29, 2024
Sacramento, California - Our dear Frances Doherty Granger passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born September 9, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Elizabeth Kambic Doherty (1910-2016) and Francis "Frank" Doherty (1909-1993). She is survived by her husband of over 61 years, William S. Granger, children, Scott W. Granger and Russell S. Granger (Angela) and was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren for whom she adored; Blayke (15), Smith (14) and Ryan (10). She was preceded in death by her siblings Gerald (1936), Anne Marie (2008) and Betty Anne (2020).
She attended Presentation High School in San Francisco and later went on to graduate from University of California at Berkeley in 1962. Married to Bill in 1963 they lived in Berkeley, CA, Yokusuka, Japan, Medford, OR, San Diego, CA, San Clemente, CA and Sacramento, CA from 1977 to 2021.
Frances was passionate in all of her life pursuits, whether supporting her children in various sporting endeavors, volunteering to teach English to Vietnamese refugees, volunteering as a sports beat writer for the Daily Pilot, or a national sales manager for Rand McNally. She loved boating on the Sacramento Delta on their vessels, Wheels Up and Satisfied V. She found great joy in caring for her beloved dogs, Cisco and Molly, and loved her adopted community of Los Barriles, Mexico where she spent the majority of her retirement years.
Mom, her infectious smile and gregarious demeanor will be greatly missed by colleagues, friends and family alike.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 12, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford, OR with a reception to follow at 1:00 p.m. @ 1641 Veranda Park Drive, Medford, OR. Please R.S.V.P to: [email protected].
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Shannon Cannon
April 18, 2025
Fran was one-of-a-kind in all of the very best ways. She was generous, hilarious, and more energetic than people half her age. I met her during an interview and will be forever grateful that she hired me. I learned so much from her and, in addition to being the gold-standard among bosses and mentors, she and Bill became our friends. Little did either she or I know that the step into that role would catapult me upon a career path I would have never imagined. That early support, encouragement, and wisdom continue to propel me to this day. Chris and I are deeply saddened by this news and send our love and condolences to Bill and the boys. Lives fortunate enough to be touched by this special lady have all been for the better because of her. We love you Fran-your beaming, contagious smile continues light the way for all of us to live and love life to the fullest.
Cheri Hamlin
April 16, 2025
I am so sad to hear about Fran. We worked together for Dr.Poindexter. I loved Fran and her family. I mean all of you.
Cindy McCoy
April 15, 2025
Fran was the first person I met when I moved to Sacramento in 1987. She and Bill became my dearest friends and they are the Godparents of my oldest child- Haley. I miss you my sweet Fran.
Stan Goman
April 15, 2025
I will always enjoy our outings on the river with Fran and Bill
Condolences from Mexico
Stan Gomam
Carol Farron
April 15, 2025
Sincere condolences to Fran´s family. May she rest in sweet peace. Her lovely smile, keen sense of fun and zest for life will be missed. Love you, Fran!
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