Paul Grauer
October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the death of our beloved
father, Paul Stephen Grauer, who passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at
Burnaby General Hospital. We said goodbye after a two-and-a-half-month battle
with lung cancer. He was the most kind, caring and generous husband, father and
grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Lynne of 45 years, three
daughters, Julie (Octavio), Emily (Carlos) and Sarah and six grandchildren,
Isabel, Julianna, William, Ava, Carl and Chris.
Paul was born at Vancouver General Hospital on June 7, 1950,
to his mother, Sarah Louise and father, Carl Grauer. He lived with his parents
and surviving brother Chris at Oak and 33rd, where he attended Emily Carr
Elementary School, graduated from Eric Hamber High School, and graduated from
the University of British Columbia. Paul made lifelong friends through his
studies who know even at the end, he never lost his sense of humour.
Dad golfed regularly, rain or shine, at Point Grey Golf
Club. He shared stories of when his father would take him to practice with
cut-off clubs, and he did the same with his children and grandchildren.
Everyone’s favourite part was lunch at the clubhouse.
His favourite role was being a father. He loved nothing more
than spending time with his family. He was always there for us, offering
unconditional love and unwavering support. He encouraged our independence and
finding joy in the simple things. He shaped us through the way he lived his
life.
He will be greatly missed and forever remembered for his
dedication to his family and kindness to friends and strangers.
In lieu of flowers, please send Dad a kind word.
You are invited to leave a personal message for the family.