Michael, sometimes known as "Granuals", "Granman" and "Grandog" by many friends, was a respected and loved member of the community. He was a loving husband, father, step-father, brother, brother-in-law, and friend, and especially loved "Poppi" by all his grandchildren. He was the life of the party. He will be terribly missed by all whose lives he has touched..
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Granlee; son, Michael Paul Granlee; daughter, Judy Granlee-Gates; son, Jeff Granlee; three grandchildren; brothers John Granlee and Richard Granlee; and several step-children and step-grandchildren.
Michael worked in the title industry for over 40 years and most currently at Fidelity National Title as a Sales Representative and V.P. of the Builder Service Department. He was active in the BIA and on the Board of Directions for many years; he earned the Spike award in 2005. His wealth of knowledge in the title industry will be greatly missed.
(Partial obituary. Originally published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/25/2006. )
Revision 1/11/10 - Michael's brother, John Granlee, of Marin County, California, died on June 4, 2009, after a long illness.
Michael, sometimes known as "Granuals", "Granman" and "Grandog" by many friends, was a respected and loved member of the community. He was a loving husband, father, step-father, brother, brother-in-law, and friend, and especially loved "Poppi" by all his grandchildren. He was the life of the party. He will be terribly missed by all whose lives he has touched..
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Granlee; son, Michael Paul Granlee; daughter, Judy Granlee-Gates; son, Jeff Granlee; three grandchildren; brothers John Granlee and Richard Granlee; and several step-children and step-grandchildren.
Michael worked in the title industry for over 40 years and most currently at Fidelity National Title as a Sales Representative and V.P. of the Builder Service Department. He was active in the BIA and on the Board of Directions for many years; he earned the Spike award in 2005. His wealth of knowledge in the title industry will be greatly missed.
(Partial obituary. Originally published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/25/2006. )
Revision 1/11/10 - Michael's brother, John Granlee, of Marin County, California, died on June 4, 2009, after a long illness.