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Patricia Graham Obituary

Patricia Anne Graham passed away on February 18, 2011 after a long, brave battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Graham; parents, John and Helen Stephens; sister, Roberta Wasson and niece, Pamela Wasson. Survived by long time companion Isadore Abernathy; children, John (Lisa) Stephens, Stephanie Friauf and Jeanine Webb; grandchildren, J. R. Hiestand, Jennifer Plympton, Pepper and Viking; great-grandchildren, Lynnea, Rodney and Angelina Plympton. Patricia was born September 27, 1942 in Tooele, UT. In 1960 she received the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum scholarship becoming only the 5th female to receive the honor in 20 years to the Montana School of Mines. She had poetry and essays published during high school. She won several awards in both speed and synchronized swimming. In 1967 the family moved to Tucson, AZ where she met her late husband. She was a CPA and a member of the AZ Society of Certified Public Accountants, Who's Who in American Business and the Elks Club. Our angel has been reunited with her family once again and is looking over us now in peace. We love you Mom and miss your beautiful smile and quick wit every day. Mom requested no public service and requested donations be made to American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Arrangements handled by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 10, 2011.

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jeanine webb

November 23, 2011

Mom, Thanksgiving is here and you are gone. Even though I am happy you are no longer suffering, I miss you so much! I love you and am trying to hold it together. Please continue to watch over me and help me through it all

jeanine webb

September 27, 2011

Happy Birthday Mom! I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, see your face or hear your voice. It is so hard here without you! Not only were you my mom you were my best friend. I would do anything for one more hug from you! Take care of my baby girl she loves you! give dad a kiss

jeanine webb

September 12, 2011

Well mom, my birthday has come and gone. The first one without you and it was hard. I love you and miss you so very much! Take care of my baby girl and continue to watch over me.

jeanine webb

May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day Mom. I love you so much and miss you like crazy. Keep looking in on me and help me make the right decisions like you always have. Take care of Pepper an kiss her for me.

jeanine webb

April 17, 2011

Mom
It's been really hard this week without you. I have been dealing with some hard things and miss having you here to guide me and give me advice. I miss you so much. Give dad a kiss for me

Angie Harrison

April 12, 2011

I am so thankful that I had the privilege to get to meet and spend time with such a special and wonderful woman. Although I was barely tolerated (her words with a grin) I know she loved me. I do miss you very much. Who am I going to run after the Ice Cream man for now? Thank you for adopting me into your family--I love you...and love you too Sista.

Brenda Bowen

April 11, 2011

You are an amazing woman yourself Jeanine! And as I told you before, your Mom was so blessed to have you for a daughter. Your strength is your mother living on within you! And she is so proud of you, so am I!! She was a beautiful lady, and so are you! Love you like a sister!

Monica Mendez Weil

April 11, 2011

I will always remember looking at that picture beside her bed, so beautiful, so happy. I am so sad to hear about your mom. She will always have a place in my heart.

JOHN STEPHENS

April 10, 2011

IM GOING TO MISS YOU MOM WISH WE COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME TOGATHER, AND I EILL NEVER FORGET THE WORDS TO ME IN MY LAST BIRTHDAY CARD! YOUR NEW DAUGHTER IN LAW LISA THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU IN THE SHORT TIME SHE KNEW YOU,
LOVE YOUR SON
JOHN

Jeanine Webb

April 10, 2011

Mom, I miss you so much it hurts. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing your not suffering anymore. I am so happy I was able to spend every day I with you before you left us. I am so proud to be your daughter. You are the most amazing woman I know. Love Jeanine

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