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Kenneth Graham Obituary
Kenneth Jay Graham passed away at age 70 on April 4, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dr. Connie Stone; a brother, Dennis Graham; and five nieces and a nephew. Ken was born in the central valley of California, but spent much of his youth in Saudi Arabia where his father worked for Aramco Oil. He attended high school at the American Community School in Beirut, Lebanon. After earning a Master's degree from San Diego State University, Ken attended graduate school in the anthropology department at Arizona State University. He was respected for his long career in social work for the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Refugee Medical Assistance Program. As a talented ceramic artist, Ken was a partner in the Craftsmen's Cooperative Gallery in Heritage Square. He was an expert in aviculture, breeding parrots and serving as a president of the Arizona Avian Breeders' Association and an officer of the Arizona Aviculture Society. He loved playing harmonica and enjoying live music at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix. We will fondly remember his sharp mind, keen wit, and good heart. No immediate services are planned. There will be a future private event for family and friends. Suggestions for memorial contributions are the International Rescue Committee; the Arizona Humane Society, where Ken adopted his dog Pepper; or a charity of one's choice.
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Shela McFarlin
April 25, 2016
It's hard to find the words to express how sorry we are that Ken passed after a valiant battle with the big B Cancer. Connie, you are constantly in our thoughts as you cope with this loss. Shela and David.
Penny Foreman and Chris Horyza
April 25, 2016
Our hearts go out to Connie and Ken's family during this difficult time. Ken was fun to be around with that dry wit and always interesting to chat with. We will miss our Red Elvis sitings at the Rhythm Room! He is definitely gone too soon *Hugs*
Pat Mariella
April 23, 2016
I've known Ken and his wife Connie since we were all in graduate school in the 1970's. Ken went on to serve the most needy of all of us - something I have the greatest respect for. He also developed a number of passions, including ceramics, bird breeding and always the blues, throughout his too short life --- and he excelled at them all. He had a great sense of humor and an inner calm despite the craziness of day-to-day life. The world is diminished by his passing. My deepest sympathies to Connie, the love of his life, and Ken's brother.
Sal Gomez
April 19, 2016
Ken was my favorite supervisor in all my years with DDD. He was warm, funny, kind and never got rattled in difficult situations. He was easy to talk to, had a great, dry sense of humor and it was so interesting hearing him talk as he had been to lots of places and had done many different things. You will be missed Ken. Your pain is over and now you can soar with your beloved birds. Rest in peace.
Deborah Marberry
April 18, 2016
Ken Graham was a wonderful,co wkr, supervisor,friend, for many years!!, I learned so much working with him and never forgot his easygoing, calm way of dealing with difficult situations, Loved his love of life but mostly remember his compassion for others, RIP Ken
April 17, 2016
God wants people to enjoy life on earth. He created the earth and everything on it because he loves mankind. Soon he will act to provide a better future for people in every land. He will relieve mankind of the causes of suffering.Read Jeremiah 29:11.
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