William Edward "Bill" Grannell was born in Denver, CO on 1/19/1923. He is survived by his wife of 70 yrs, Alice, children: Bill Jr., Mara and David. Grandchildren: Matt and Sloan, and great granddaughter, Monroe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Cecilia Grannell and his sister, Eleanor Newton. Bill graduated from Regis High School in 1940, excelling in football and baseball. He attended the Univ. of Santa Clara on an athletic scholarship and transferred to the V-12 school at the Univ. of Notre Dame where he was able to obtain his BS degree from the Univ. of Santa Clara. He served as a Lt. in the 5th Marine Div. of the USMC, fighting the battle on Iwo Jima. Bill received a purple heart after being wounded twice on Iwo Jima. He also served as a Cpt. of the USMC in the Korean War. He belonged to the Am. Legion, Central Supply Assoc., American Supply Assoc. and was past President of the 5th Marine Div. Assoc. He served on the boards of the DAC, Columbine CC. Was Pres/CEO of Fox Supply CO and Pres/CEO of parent company, Morrison Supply, located in TX, AZ, and CA. Funeral Mass will be held on Tues. 12/18 at 10:30am at Risen Christ Church in Denver with Reception to follow. Private interment at Ft. Logan. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors or charity of your choice.