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In Memoriam: John Avery Granger

 

Your memorial contribution in John’s name will be placed in the Robert C. & Maureen A. Granger Scholarship Endowment Fund.

The original listing can be found here.

John Avery Granger, beloved son of Maureen and Robert Granger, died May 21, 2021. John was born in Aurora, IL, February 15, 1950. He graduated from West Aurora High School, attended Northwestern University, and earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois. He had a long career as an independent computer analyst and software specialist. John was preceded in death by his father, grandparents Roland and Ireane Avery, Harriet and John Granger and an aunt, Marigene Jordan. He is survived by his mother, brothers Jeffrey and Michael (Hajar), Michael and Hajar’s children and grandchildren, and his sister Martha. He is also survived by his life partner Cecylia Babiarz, uncle Ray Jordan, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cecylia Babiarz included the following about John: “If you consider John Granger a friend, please keep him in your heart. He cherished love and friendship. He sought the wisdom of ancient sages. He called himself “a man from the future” and defined himself as “creative awareness”. John: May awareness and love bring you eternal peace.”

Private graveside services are planned.

 

Your memorial contribution in John’s name will be placed in the Robert C. & Maureen A. Granger Scholarship Endowment Fund.

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