Rebecca Ann "Becky" Graham

1956 - 2014

BORN

1956

DIED

2014

Rebecca Graham Obituary

Rebecca Ann Graham, 57

St. Cloud

Sept. 11, 1956 - Jan. 4, 2014

Rebecca Ann (Langland) Graham "Becky", 57, St. Cloud, MN died peacefully in her daughter and son-in-laws home in Glen Ellyn, IL on January 4th, 2014 at 9:15am. Becky battled an amazing battle against Ovarian Cancer for the past 16 months.

Born September 11, 1956 in Eau Claire, WI to Odin and Dorothy (Volkman) Langland. She is survived by her daughter Kendra (Graham) Ross (Jim) of Glen Ellyn, IL; Jolene (Graham) Wyant (Gabe) of Elkhorn, WI. Four grandchildren Jasmine, Melissa & Elijah Wyant and Kerrigan Ross. Two brothers Roger Langland (Sue) of Ardmore, OK and Robert (Bob) Langland (Karen) of Holcombe, WI. Two nieces Christine (Langland) Seelow (Tom) of Eau Claire, WI and Barbara Langland (Julie Schaefer) of West Palm Beach, FL and an aunt Helen (Volkman) Powers of Onalaska, WI. Louie and Daisy - will now reside with Arlan & Vi Schlagel and Wanda will remain living with Kendra, Jim & Kerrigan.

Becky is proceeded in death by her brother Russell Langland, father Odin Langland and her mother Dorothy (Volkman) Langland.

Becky holds several MN State Archery records. She was the Minnesota State Archery Associations Grand Champion in her class for the past several years. She worked at Dist 742 School District as a Special Needs School Bus Driver, she drove school bus for over 30 years and also was a motor coach driver for Voigt's in St. Augusta, MN. Becky loved life and lived everyday to the fullest, she made sure she had a smile on her face and please and thank yous were always plentiful. "Slow down"… make sure you enjoy and cherish every moment and never ever give up. She was loyal, honest, inspiring and one of the bravest people many have ever met.

We will be celebrating Becky and her love of archery and life on June 21st, 2014 at the MSAA 900 Archery Shoot in Willmar, MN (exact location to be determined) you may email Joel Thorne after April 1st, 2014 for the exact location details at [email protected]. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society, Rainbow Hospice Mt. Prospect, IL or your local animal shelter in her name.

"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future" Proverbs 31:25.

Becky will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, niece, archer and friend.

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Jan. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Graham

7 Entries

Debra Johnson

January 9, 2014

I had the good fortune of being paired with Becky on the school bus. We shared many crafty moments as well as laughs. She did indeed care about the students in her care and was a true professional in all that she undertook. Now all her arrows point straight to heaven. I am a better person because of Becky's example and dignity. Love ya...and sympathies to her family...You were thought of everyday as she hung your pictures above her seat in her bus and talked of you constantly. Her family was her reason for living.

January 7, 2014

With deepest sympathy,My son shot Archery with Becky on many occasions. She was always happy and smiling and a great joy to be around. She will be truly missed by many... ~ The Faheys, St.Cloud,MN

Preschool Friends

January 7, 2014

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandma. Becky was an important part of our preschool team at Roosevelt, Madison, and Talahi schools. She not only drove our students safely to and from school everyday, but she REALLY cared about each and everyone of the children on her bus. We will miss her vibrant smile!

Tracy and Ilija Dragisic

January 7, 2014

We Are Sorry For Your Loss. Your Mother Was Wonderful Lady. Accept Our Sympathies Through This Tough Time. God Bless!

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January 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

Julie Braegelmann

January 6, 2014

With deepest sympathy. I worked with Becky with District 742 schools. She was a bright spot in our day as she dropped the kids off and picked them up from school. She has been and will continue to be greatly missed. May God strengthen your family and give you his peace during this difficult time.

January 6, 2014

Kendra and Jolene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family's at this difficult time.
Al and I met your mother about 20 years ago, she was a friend of my uncle Arlan and Aunt Vi. Becky always had a big smile on her face when she would share a store or two about the kids on her bus. In the past weeks I have thought of your mother often and yes she was one of the bravest women I have ever met. Becky was one tuff cookie!
God Bless,
Allen & Lori Schlien

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