Peter Frederick Granada, 82, of Frazer, passed away in the arms of his wife, December 16, 2017 at Highgate Memory Care in Billings, Montana.
Pete was born in Glasgow, Montana, April 16, 1935, the only child of Fred (Fernando) and Dominica (Urreltz) Granada, immigrants of the Basque Pyrenees who were sheep and cattle ranchers. Pete was raised on the family ranch on the Little Porcupine Creek north of Frazer and graduated in Frazer High School in 1953. Pete attended Montana State College in Bozeman for one year before enlisting in the United States Army at Ft. Ord, California where he later served in a heavy artillery unit in Germany. After an honorable discharge upon completion of his service, Pete re-entered college under the GI Bill, but quickly returned home to take over operation of the ranch with his mother when his father was unexpectedly killed in an accident in 1957. In June of 1964, Pete married his one and only, Carol Elizabeth Uphaus, of the Glasgow area and together they raised Hereford cattle, hard red spring wheat, and two children. Pete was gifted with calling his cattle and keeping them gentle and easy to work with. Pete enjoyed walking the prairie and ranch in his later years. When he reached the point he could no longer speak, His eyes would still light up when shown photos of his friends, family and grandchildren.
Pete is remembered as a wonderful husband and father, his gentle spirit and kind hazel eyes, a smart business mind, and having a reputation for always being the first to have his crop seeded in the spring.
Pete was blessed with and is survived by his wife, Carol, of over 53 years; one son, Gene Granada, of Frazer , MT; one daughter, Genna Granada, of Billings, MT; three grandchildren Dominica, Renee and Gabriel Granada; numerous cousins in France, Spain and California; and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
A Rosary will be prayed Wednesday, December 20, at 6:00 p.m. at St Raphael’s Catholic Church in Glasgow, MT. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Glasgow, MT with Father Jose Valliparambil officiating. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery. A reception and luncheon will follow burial at St. Raphael’s Parish Center.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NE Montana Veterans Memorial at Ft. Peck or the Alzheimer’s Association for research.
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 20, 2017
St. Raphael's Parish
412 3rd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday December 21, 2017
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
412 3rd Ave. N.
Glasgow , Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
11:30 a.m.
Thursday December 21, 2017
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 20, 2017
St. Raphael's Parish
412 3rd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Thursday December 21, 2017
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
412 3rd Ave. N.
Glasgow , Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
11:30 a.m.
Thursday December 21, 2017
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Ron & Mary Tihista says
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. He was a great person with his Basque heritage. Our prayers go to Carol and his children. He will be greatly missed. We will remember him in our daily rosary’s.
Genna Granada says
Thank you all for your help, prayers, love and blessings. Thanks to those who traveled in the stormy weather – Dad wouldn’t have wanted you to risk it, but I guess you did anyway! We appreciate your support, love and friendship to Pete and our family during this time and over the years.
Carol, Gene & Genna Granada
Bryan Beier says
Ellen and I were sad to hear the news of Pete’s passing last week. While we were unable to make it, we knew that many of Pete’s family, friends, and neighbors would be there. Also know that there were many like us that could not attend but were thinking and praying for you anyway. I have many fond memories of Pete and his gentle demeanor. He always had time to talk on those impromptu stops on the way to the field, always encouraging. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Bryan & Ellen Beier
Pat Redekopp says
Sending my love and sympathy to Pet’s family. I appreciate their friendship for 50 years.