Edwin “Earl” Gransbery - November 3, 1937 - April 13, 2025

    Earl Gransbery was born on Nov. 3, 1937, in Dillon to Raymond and Irene Gransbery. He passed away April 13, 2025, in Spring Creek, Nev.
    Earl spent his early years on family ranches in Glen and Melrose, Mont. In his teens, Earl could be found riding bulls in area rodeos, including with cowboys such as Benny Reynolds or working horses and cattle on the Corette Ranch. He loved his cowboy days and memories!
    In 1959, Earl married Denise Fraser of Deer Lodge, and in 1960, they welcomed their daughter Annette. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Butte in 2009 with family and long-time friends.
    The family later settled in Deer Lodge where Earl worked at the Garrison Phosphate Plant and Welch’s Truck Stop. In the early 1980s, they moved to California for employment. Earl worked in a lava mine while living in Ridgecrest, Calif. Earl retired in 2005, and he and Denise joined their daughter in Spring Creek to be closer to their great-grandchildren, who were the light of Earl’s life.
    Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Denise, in 2012; also by his parents, Raymond and Irene; brothers, Ron and Red; parents-in-law, Don and Isabelle Fraser; and numerous other family members and friends.
    Survivors include his long-time and loving caregiver daughter, Annette Moore of Spring Creek; his brother David of Butte; son Gary (Teresa) Brown; granddaughter, Melanie (Jamie) Livingston; grandsons Corey (Denise) Brown and Justin Brown; great-grandchildren Kaylee, McKayla and Jacob Sims; and numerous other extended members of the Gransbery and Fraser families.
    At Earl’s request, his remains were laid to rest with Denise in Deer Lodge, followed by a family gathering. Memorials are requested to a charity of the donor’s choice.