George Arthur Graham

GRAHAM-George Arthur August 23, 2007, in Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Hamburg and Buffalo, NY. Survived by his wife Zella Frances; a daughter, Jennifer (Scott Smith); a son, Nicholas (Mariela, nee Tsuboyama); and their mother, Theresa (nee Stempien); a grandchild, Agatha Asako Graham; a sister, Carol Frey; two brothers, Robert (Angela); and Richard (Pat); also step-children and nieces and nephews. George was the son of Lois (nee Meacham) and the late Arthur Graham. A memorial service was held, Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bradenton Florida. George Arthur Graham, loving father, husband, and grandfather, died in his home in Bradenton Florida on Thursday, August 23, 2007. An inventor, an aviator, a veteran, a naturalist, and an honest man, George made people happier and more comfortable wherever he went. He discovered many things in his life, foremost, how to be happy, and always believed happiness was in an individual's power. He enjoyed motorcycle rides through the country, in particular Cattaraugus County, loved a campfire and a singalong, taught himself the flute in his forties, and read voraciously, in particular the biographies of people who made contributions to society. He built an experimental aircraft in an apartment in Kenmore and flew it thousands of miles throughout the country, likening the feeling of being among the clouds to being in heaven. George had a wise sense of justice and often took the more difficult path in order to do right by others. He was chivalrous, and helpful, generous with his time and resources, and keen in his wit and insight. He was loved and is missed.