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Grant Murray Gaunce Jr.

Grant Murray Gaunce Jr. obituary

Grant Gaunce Obituary

Grant Murray Gaunce, Jr., 81 LA COSTA -- Grant Murray Gaunce, Jr. died Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Grant was born to the late Grant Murray Gaunce Sr. and LaRue Dunlap Gaunce on October 16, 1929 in Los Angeles, California. A devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, Grant is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Chapman Gaunce. Also survived by his children, Grant "Chip" Gaunce, April Pasko, James Tigre Gaunce, Wisti Nelson, Kevin Livingston, Meghan Ling, and James Livingston. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Rock Gaunce. Grant is survived by 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren ~ they will also miss him so dearly. Grant grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Santa Barbara in 1953, where he also played football for the Gaucho's. He stayed on at UCSB while obtaining his teaching credential and he coached football for the Gaucho's. A teacher for over 30 years, he taught and coached athletics and was a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for the San Dieguito High School Mustangs. "Coach Gaunce" was known for his tough coaching style and ever-present keys and whistle hanging around his neck, pencil behind the ear, and clip board in hand as he patrolled the Mustang's sidelines. Retired in 1990, Grant loved to watch football, fish, play golf, and most of all spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various sports and activities. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to your local high school athletic programs. You may also send emails and tributes to family members: [email protected] Also tributes, memories, stories, and pictures and may be posted for family and friends to view on a memorial website: www.encinitaschapel.com select- Obituaries, select- Grant Gaunce. Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 3, 2010 starting 3:30pm at the Encinitas Mortuary, El Camino Memorial Encinitas Chapel, 340 Melrose Ave., Encinitas, Calif. 92024. (760) 753-1143. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Nov. 30, 2010.

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Lisa Franks

December 3, 2010

Mr. Gaunce will be soo missed. I always thought he had smiling eyes, and a great laugh.

December 3, 2010

We would like to offer our condolences to the Gaunce family. Though Grant touched our lives only briefly, he was a kind and caring neighbor that we respected deeply. He will be fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.
Vince & Kathleen Cruz

Cesar Rodriguez

December 2, 2010

Wisti, Meghan and entire Gaunce family,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Gaunce. Coach was one of my favorite teachers and an excellent role model.
Take care.

December 1, 2010

Oh my, I am so saddened to hear about Grant's passing. With the family's friendship, referring to him as Grant now seems so disrespectful.
You have touched so many lives and the world is indeed a better place because of you. May you rest in peace knowing that you have left a legacy here on earth. I cannot speak for anyone else, but you were by far the "coolest" and most understanding coach and teacher ever.
God bless you and your family! May you rest in peace until we see you again.
~ Tammy Ingram

Sheri Nantz

December 1, 2010

I am saddened to hear of Coach Gaunces passing. He was a larger than life memory of my childhood and I have thought of him fondly and often as an adult. God bless you Coach, may you rest in peace.... The world is a better place because of you. Much love and many blessings to your family...

November 30, 2010

Dear Sue and Family,
"Grannie" was a good friend to Jess during the coaching years and I appreciate what he did to make our world better. May he rest in peace.
With love,
Jean Moreno

Rocky Curtiss

November 30, 2010

Thank you, Coach Gaunce, for the small, but meainingful role you played in my life. You were more than a coach...you were my friend.
James "Rocky" Curtiss (aka "Tiger")

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