Capt Walter Norman "Doc" Granger, CD (Ret'd)
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We regret to advise of the death of Captain Walter Norman "Doc" Granger, CD (Retd) on 23 June 2010 in Chilliwack, BC.
Doc was born in 1930 in Vancouver and served a full career of more than 26 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a paratrooper and working with bomb disposal. Career highlights include being an Instructor with Apprentice Training Squadron at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering 1953-55, Troop Sergeant Major of 1 Airborne Troop 1955-58, Exchange with the Royal School of Military Engineering 1963-65 and Mine Warfare and Demolitions Instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering 1967-69.
After retirement Doc spent thirteen years as the Administrator for the District and City of Chilliwack, then as a Coroner, and finishing his working years selling real estate in the Chilliwack Valley. Over his years he was a Rotarian, Kinsman, Freemason and a member of the Legion.
A Graveside Service will be held at Noon on Friday, 9 July 2010 at Chilliwack Cemeteries with a Celebration of His Life to follow at the Promontory Lake Estates Clubhouse, 6001 Promontory Rd. Chilliwack, beginning at 2:00 pm. Friends and neighbours are welcome to attend both services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing.