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Salvador
Gran February 7, 1926 ~ May 18, 2010 Beloved husband, father,
papa, lolo, brother, uncle, cousin, friend. Passed away
peacefully at home under the loving care of his family and dear
hospice nurses. He had complications due to prostate cancer.
Born Sarmingan, Narvacan,
Ilocus Sur, Philippines to Pomay-o Gran and Guandan Infiel. He
was the third of four children. Immigrated to Hawaii in 1946.
Served in the US Army during the Korean War. He is a lifetime
member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6599 where he was
chaplain from 2000-2003.
Salvador was a longshoreman for
the Port of Hawaii (local142) from 1948 until 1965 and moved his
family to Seattle in 1965 where he worked as a longshoreman
(local19) and was "the best crane operator" for the
Port of Seattle until he retired in 1994.
In his retirement, he continued
to serve as a devoted parishioner of St. Edward Parish where he
was 'master gardener' and caretaker for the church and school
for 13 years. He served as head usher for Sunday masses.
Salvador lived life to the fullest and enjoyed dancing, singing,
traveling the world with Marina.
His favorite adventures
included Russia, Europe and the Holy Land. He looked forward to
visiting many relatives all over the world also. He relished
family celebrations where he was always applauded as 'adobo
chef'. He was a VIP at the Muckleshoot Casino to which he always
found a way to get there despite not being able to drive.
Salvador loved and adored his family who loved and respected him
in return.
Survived by his faithful wife
of 55 years, Marina; 6 children: Marilyn (Brian), Myrna (Jerry),
Stella (Andrew), Sandy (Julie), Mark (Marcy), Stefan (Corri); 7
grandchildren: Marcus, Marla, Sarah, Peter, Alexa, Malia,
Marley; sister Filomena; and many adoring relatives, nieces,
nephews and their families and lifelong friends.
We wish to thank all of Dad's
excellent Group Health doctors, nurses and medical staff and his
very special Hospice team: Margo, Sarah, Michael, Dee. Services:
Thursday, May 27 viewing 2-7pm, Rosary 7pm Columbia Funeral Home
4567 Rainier Ave So 98118; Friday, May 28 viewing 6pm, rosary
7pm St. Edward Church 4205 So Orcas St 98118; Saturday, May 29
Mass of Resurrection 11:00 am St. Edward Church followed by
Internment at Holyrood Cemetery, Edmonds.
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