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George Granger Obituary
Loving husband and friend, George Granger, passed away November 27, 2011. He was born March 1, 1942 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Mildred Beatty and Cyril Elden Granger. George grew up in Salt Lake City, graduated from Granite High School, and served three years in the U.S. Army as a guided missile electrician. He attended Salt Lake Community College and worked as a Journeyman Electrician twenty-six years for Kennecott. George could fix anything and loved to work with his hands. George created a yard as lovely as a park. He loved celebrations and was known for his original punch bowl concoctions. He spent his happiest years married to Jackie James, and was the best husband in the world.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Granger and grandson Alec Granger. He is survived by his wife Jackie, sisters Jeanine (Frank) Matthews and Delores (Kent) Whitaker, brother Terry (Vernita) Granger, children Kurt Granger, Craig Granger, daughter Lisa Granger, as well as step-sons Jeffrey (Nettie) Callister and Christopher (Jill) Callister. He will be missed by his four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren and especially by his best friends Missy and Tuffy.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Noon at the Sunridge Ward, 5475 West 5500 So., Kearns, Utah. Friends may call there between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Lung Association and the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to www.memorialutah.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Granger
Ted Angell
December 16, 2011
In your life you meet a few special friends. George was one of them. My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie.
Ted Angell
December 16, 2011
December 3, 2011
Dear Jackie, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember the fun treats that George would bring into the office and faculty room. His pleasant smile and happiness will be greatly remembered.
Love,
Shauna
December 3, 2011
Jackie, our love and thoughts are with you. We have enjoyed the talks we had with George, in his last days he was smiling and concerned with how we were doing. Lets us know if we can help.
David & Eldie
Maria Hutchings
December 2, 2011
I heard so many awesome stories and memories about G-Pa George from Nettie...sorry I wasn't able to meet him but I know he will be greatly missed by his family. Best thoughts and wishes out to all that knew and loved him!
jennifer neslen
December 2, 2011
jackie, love and prayers to you. thinking of you often. you have our support. we'll miss george. love you both.
Nettie Callister
December 2, 2011
We will miss you Papa George very much!! Hugs and loves to you Jackie! Love, Nettie, Jeff, Spencer, Isabelle, Reece & Truman.
Marni Neslen
December 2, 2011
Jackie and family
It's only obvious how much we love and will miss George. He's a great man that we will never forget! He always made us feel loved and gave the BEST hugs! We're always here for ya, we'll be seeing you around I'm sure :)
Love
Steve and Marni Neslen
December 1, 2011
Hi, Jackie! I wanted you to know we were thinking of you. We will never forget George's kindness to us. We will miss the packages left at our door, and the little shoulder rubs he would give us at Church. We will miss his kind heart and generous spirit, we will miss seeing him. Please know that our love and thoughts are always with you.
Love,
Jeff, Diane & Jessica
Anglesey
Colleen Buehner
December 1, 2011
Jackie,
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet George passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort in the years of memories you and George created together.
Your friend always,
Colleen Buehner
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