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Gale Graham Obituary
(Age 77)
Passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011, in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Gale was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Gale is retired Navy and proudly served in the Korean War; and retired from AT&T after 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Sue Graham; and his sons, Gary Graham (Pam) and Mike Graham; step daughter, Michelle Long (Ken); sister, Lila Ferg; eight grandkids and three great-grandkids. Gale was preceded in death by his parents; Nile and Iva Graham; sisters, Donna Ness and Vesta Watkins; daughter, Karen Graham-Heyn. He was greatly loved and will be missed. A memorial service will be held at the Eagles Lodge Aerie #2, 6410 N. Lidgerwood, on Friday the 4th of February from 4pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Gale's name to the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gale Graham
5 Entries
February 3, 2011
Sue, I am sorry to hear about Gale's passing. Sharon and I have been away from Spokane for 16 years now but still remember you. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Harry and Sharon Kautzman
Woodinville, WA
Sam & Jo Elsom
February 2, 2011
Sue
We are very sad and truely sorry for you.
February 1, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Gale L. Graham for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Duane & Marsha Beck
January 28, 2011
Sue & Michelle,
We are so sad to hear that Gale had passed away. Our "golfing" days are fondly remembered and we are thinking of you during this loss.
With sympathy,
Debbi Walker
January 26, 2011
Sue, Gary, Mike and family members I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you have many fond memories to carry you through this difficult time.
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