Linda Jean Graham
1946 - 2019
Linda Jean Graham
1946 - 2019
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BORN
1946
DIED
2019
Linda Graham Obituary
July 13, 1946 - June 20, 2019
Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend, Linda Jean Graham of Clackamas, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the age of 72. She was born July 13, 1946 in Tillamook, Ore.
As a lifelong Oregonian, Linda attended Coquille grade and middle schools ultimately graduating from Riddle High School. She was a small business owner and worked in retail for many years, most recently at the T.J. Maxx store in Clackamas. Linda especially valued time with her family, friends and grandchildren. Over the years, she faithfully served in executive roles for the Oregon Jaycettes, loyal member of the Red Hat Society, President of the PTA, beloved Bluebirds Troop Leader and won numerous Clackamas County Fair awards for her exceptional talents in baking, canning and sewing. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the special privilege of knowing her.
Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 25 years, Lloyd S. Graham Jr.; parents, Leslie and Lela Knight; and brother, Leslie Knight Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Misti Graham of Lake Oswego; sons, Lloyd "Butch" S. Graham III, his wife, Beth, of Damascus, Ore., Ritchie Graham, his wife, Chelsea, of Arvada, Colo.; sisters, Darlene Peterson of Lebanon, Ore.; and Sherry Harrison, her husband, Frank, of Yazoo City, Miss.; along with two granddaughters and two grandsons.
A Cemetery Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, with a reception following at Stehn Family Chapels in Milwaukie. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, cholangiocarcinomafoundation.org. For more information please visit www.stehnfuneralhomes.com
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Valerie Mitchell
July 1, 2019
Linda and I worked together at T.J. Maxx for over 25 years.
We had a running joke of whenever I would do something for her, she would say, "Put it on my tab."
When she left to start her own business, I gave her a card with a 'tab,' labeled, "Paid in Full."
She was an amazing woman, and I'd like to share an acronym of her name.
L.oyal
Linda was loyal to her family.
She deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren.
She would tell of funny childhood stories her
Children did, and was especially proud of them.
She was immensely fond of her granddaughter Mandy.
From the day Butch and Beth came into the store to tell Linda they were having a girl, to her last breathe, Linda loved Mandy, and ALL her children, grandchildren, sisters, husband, daughter in laws, brother in laws, nieces, and nephews with reckless abadon!
I nfectious Laugh
Linda and I had numerous times we would laugh so hard we cried!
Linda had the kind of laugh that was head-tilting, whole body shaking, and facially expressive that you couldn't help but laugh along with her.
N eat
Linda had a gift of presenting herself, home, and displays with an artform that was beautifully presented.
Her matching, and perfectly color coordinated clothing outfits, 'Royal Albert, "Old Country Roses," Chinawear, matching gold silverware, neat and crisply folded towels, and artistic displays are a few examples of her unique gift of putting the right things together.
D.iet Coke Lover
Linda would take the bus to work, and home; however, when she bought her groceries, she would always have her case of Diet Coke with her.
A.lways in my heart
Linda will forever be in my heart and mind of all the good times, and good food we had together.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family
And friends.
Bill Mittelsteadt
June 29, 2019
Was very nice lady I work with her at Tj Maxx when my mom pass away she came up to me give me a big hug and told how sorry she was for always ment a lot to me
ADAM O
June 29, 2019
I worked with Linda at T.J.Maxx where she would greet everyone she met with a great smile. Thoughts and prayer to the family.
Darlene Peterson
June 28, 2019
My beloved sister Linda you will be so missed as i lost my crossword puzzle compadre we would call each other every day when we were stumped on the puzzles . Love you my sister and miss you RIP
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