This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ScottRCAnderson Surnames: Cranston, Cranson, Ordway, Becker Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cranston/348/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cranston, James Allen 76 11/24/1933 11/11/2010 James Cranston passed away Nov. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. Born Nov. 24, 1933, in Minot, N.D., to Cecil and Henrietta Cranston, Jim was a 1951 graduate of Vancouver High School. He attended Willamette University prior to joining the U.S. Navy Pilot Training Program. Seeking his next challenge after the Navy, he pursued a long and successful career in the commodities industry as an international broker. His work took him to Portland and San Francisco where, together with his wife, Reggie, he raised his two children. Jim was a longtime resident of Portland and touched the lives of many as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and volunteer. He was the first to offer help in almost any situation, and was the last to accept it due to his fierce independence. He loved a gathering of good friends and family, experiencing new cultures during his world travels, and was an exceptional cook-fearlessly barbe! cuing in any weather. Jim is survived by his son, Mike (Nancy); daughter, Paula Ordway (Gary); grandchildren, Jimmy, Lauren, Emma, and Gracie; brother, Robert of Dallas, Texas; and dear friend, Marge Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Mike of Donnelly, Idaho. Remembrances in Jim's honor may be made to Loaves & Fishes. ************************************************ Published in: The Oregonian Portland, OR November 21, 2010 http://obits.oregonlive.com/obituaries/oregon/obituary.aspx?n=james-allen-cranston&pid=146722464 ************************************************ James' father appears to be Cecil C. Cranston (b. abt. 1908, Montana), whose father appears to be Andrew Cranson (sic) (b. abt. 1880, Minnesota), whose parents were born in Canada. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.