Obituaries

I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the service Saturday. My condolences to Jean and the family. Jim was an excellent and patient detective to work with when I was a young reporter, and a trusted friend always willing to lend an ear or an opinion or advice. A good guy.

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Grann family. Jim exemplified the best qualities as a person and in his work. He had such a positive influence on me and so many others. He was an incredible person. Thinking of you all.

MY sympathy Jean and Jamie,and to the rest of your family. Jim was indeed a hard working guy. He bailed me out of a few situations when I was younger. He was always friendly and there when you needed him. A all around great guy Dick Scanlon

I am sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a great person and friend. He will be missed. 73 Fred

Jean and Grann family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I had intentions to drive in tomorrow morning for services, but predictions for road conditions aren't good and it wouldn't be prudent with some of my challenges. But, I felt privileged to sit with Jim for photo day ROAR lunch and to see you Jean. We shared several remembrances of our patrol era work next to each other on some "exciting" calls in the wee hours. May Jim rest in peace. Dick Daley

Madison has lost one of its finest. What a wonderful man. Everyone who worked with Jim came away a better person.

James I Grann, "AKA, 'J. Edgar'" to his workmates. A better Cop we never worked with. Bob M. Julie B.

What a great guy-wonderful father who was always there for family. Involved with and supported school activities with enthusiasm and sincerity. Jerry Johnson former principal-Glendale School

Jean, my sincere sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. Jim was one of a kind, they came no better. Jim was a good friend and will be missed. Vern Bronson

We offer our deepest condolences to the entire Grann family on the loss of a special man! I started learning from Jim as a young officer and continued learning from him throughout our careers. He was highly respected inside as well as outside the department and perhaps most telling of his attention to detail was that in court defense attorneys knew that if Jim put a case together it was very, very well prepared. I considered myself very fortunate to have had Jim as a friend and mentor and my wife Wanda said that she looked to him as her role model detective. Rest peacefully my friend - you lived your life well! I hope to share another cup of coffee and some laughs with you someday! Jeff LaMar

Jim was a great detective and had a longtime relationship with the UWPD. He was honest, ethical and always hard working. Most of all he was a smiling, friendly person with a big heart and someone who will be missed by everyone he touched. All of us at UWPD who had the honor to know and work with him I’m sure are deeply saddened by his passing.

Jean and Family: I was so shocked to hear of Jim's passing yesterday. Jim is always going to be one of the MPD Family that I will remember fondly. He was a super nice guy, and probably one of the hardest working employees at MPD. I could always depend on Jim to show up at my desk to take on an off-duty job. I knew I could count on him!!! He will definitely be missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

I just met Jim a couple of years ago, as a member of the Monday coffee group. I found him to be gracious, friendly, interesting and enjoyable to talk with. May he rest in the peace of god. Vince

Hooper Corporation sent Stately Lilies for James Irving Grann III - December 15, 2022 Your friends at Hooper send our sympathy at this time of mourning. May memories give you strength and joy, now and always, as nothing can destroy the good of a life well-lived.

Jim was a great guy. He saved my bacon a few times on the south side. We were fighting with 3 or 4 guys. Jim showed up and helped, unfortunately he got pepper sprayed along with the rest of us! Sorry for your loss. Dave Wixom

My sympathy and condolences to the Grann family. I grew up on the Eastside and was really good friends with Jim. John Hankel St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri

Sending love and peace to Jean, Kim, Kristine, Jamie, and all the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

Growing up just 1 block from Jim during the 50's were some of my greatest childhood memories. We did so much together at the time. Swam, fished, and Just enjoyed life together. He was one Hell of a nice guy. A memory I'll never forget. My son Jimmy while in college. used to scalp UW football tickets. He came over to him and said, Jimmy get out of my area, were friends and I don't want too ticket you for scalping. Jimmy came home and told us. "Jim Grann actually thought he was talking to you Dad." Will never forget your Husband, Father, etc. Jim Ryan