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Jed Graham Obituary
A celebration of Jed's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 2, 2010) at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia Ave., Mason City, with Chaplin Janet Dorenkamp officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Jed's family will host a gathering from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City.
Memorials may be given to the Jed Graham Memorial Fund.
Jedidiah Richard Graham was born March 16, 1984, at Mason City, a son of John and Jada (Buckels) Graham.
He attended Mason City schools and was a 2002 graduate of Mason City High School, where he participated in football, basketball and track.
Following graduation, Jed worked for a short time and then returned to school, earning an associate in arts degree at North Iowa Area Community College. He then attended the National Personal Training Institute, Minneapolis, Minn., becoming a certified personal trainer. Jed returned to Mason City, where he currently worked at Pro-Build as a warehouse delivery driver.
Jed's passion for life was shown through his dedication to physical fitness. He trained at the Iron House Gym and competed in power lifting events. For those that knew him, Jed always lived life to the fullest.
A quote that held a special sense of meaning to Jed, reads "It is not the years in your life but the life in your years, my friend."
He is survived by his parents, John and Jada Graham, of Mason City; a sister, Jenna (Steve) Gooding, of West Des Moines; a brother, Jordan Graham, of Mason City; paternal grandparents, John and Shirley Graham, of Jewell; maternal grandmother, Faye Buckels, of Webster City; aunts and uncles, Kathy and Tim Casperson of Story City, Kare and Bruce McCommis of Cedar Rapids, Susie and Karl Young of Durango, Colo., Joy and Bruce Arends of Waterloo, Jeremy and Sarah Buckels of Ames (currently deployed in the National Guard ); many cousins; and many great-aunts and uncles.
Jed was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Buckels Jr.; and his paternal and maternal great-grandparents.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jed Graham
Amanda Becker
September 7, 2010
I worked at Ironhouse Gym for a couple years and knew Jed for a short time from working there. I remember him as a very dedicated person in what he does and was always great to chat with on his way out the door. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Bob Pals
September 3, 2010
I was sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have our sympathy.
September 3, 2010
To the Graham family, even though I don't know you I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you! I can say I do know how you feel cause I had 2 children killed in a car accident on Aug 13, 1992. The death of a child/children is something that no parent should have to go through & NO ONE can say they know how you feel unless they have had to bury a child/children!! PLEASE know that I DO understand & that God will give you strength to get through this! If there is anything I can do to help please let me know!! Wanda Hiscocks, Britt
nick wright
September 2, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, & Jordan,
Hearing of Jeds death hit right to home. Jed was a very good friend and always someone you just loved being around. I still remember the days at the softball fields running through the corn with Jed Jordan and Ryan. Mason City truely lost a great legend of many talents when the good lord called. My thoughts and preyers will be with you.
Jamie Christensen-Kraemer
September 2, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, & Jordan-
I am certain you no longer need to hear what a tragedy this was, but of course it was nonetheless. Jed was a fun kid when I knew him in high school & after reading everybody's comments it seems he still was. I hope your family will someday find peace after you have grieved this incredible loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours and may his memory be eternal.
Dick and Sandra Textor
September 2, 2010
Our sympathy, Jada and Johnny, to all of your family.
Amber Rock
September 2, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jed was so much fun to be around, he just had a unique, positive vibe that made everyone just want to be where he was, he will be missed dearly.
Mason Lunning
September 2, 2010
To the Graham family:
I am really sorry to hear about Jed's passing - he was a great person and will definitely be missed. I still remember meeting Jed at our first peewee league practice.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and know that God will bring you through this difficult time.
Bill Amos
September 2, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. Sincerely,
Angela Askildson Shackleton
September 2, 2010
Graham family; you and your family are in my thought and prayers. Jed was a great guy. He was really fun to be around in highschool. He will be missed terribly. -Angela Askildson Shackleton
September 2, 2010
Jed's family,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the entire family during this time of sorrow.
Vern Foughty (Retired ISP)
Dawn,Ryan,and Jeremy Branstad
September 2, 2010
John and Family,
Our Hearts,thoughts,and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time.Jed's passing leaves us and so many others with great pain and sorrow but it also teaches us that life is short and how truly precious it is.Hold all those awesome memories you each have of him close to your heart and it will help you get thru this tough time.John we are so sorry for your tragic loss.May God Bless
Patty Barkema
September 2, 2010
Graham Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. God Bless.
The Randy Barkema Family
September 2, 2010
Jada and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of eachother and lean on your good friends for support.
Bonnie Hagen
Lanny Staples
September 1, 2010
John, Jada, and Family. I just heard the sad news, and my heart aches for you. My prayers will be with you and the entire family tomorrow and in the coming weeks.
September 1, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna & Jordan
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jed was a neat kid and will be missed by many! Our hearts go out to you. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jo Shannon
Carrie Hanson
Alissa Kamish
September 1, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Jed. My thougths and prayers are with you family. He may be gone but never forgotten.
Alissa Kamish
Brad Mayo
September 1, 2010
My thoughts are with the graham family, and as for you Jed, i will miss you deeply and miss those mean workouts we would have together.. you will be missed by many.my thoughts will be with you. Mayo family
Chris Bills
September 1, 2010
To the Graham family: There are just no words to say what an amazing person Jedidiah was, nor are there any words to take away your pain. He brought so much joy to our family, thank you so much for sharing him with us. All of you will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Chris and Haley
Charleen Harris
September 1, 2010
We're sorry for your loss. When Jed worked at Casey's, we lived on the farm across the street and really enjoyed getting to know him on our frequent visits. What a neat kid!
Randy Johnson
September 1, 2010
John, Jada and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's peace be with you.
Luke Shogren
September 1, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, and Jordan,
I am very sorry for your tragic loss. Jed was very well liked by those who knew him and it was always nice seeing him. Running into Jed during visits back to Mason City or at sporting events was always great and he will be missed by all.
My deepest condolences,
Luke Shogren
Sharon Bennett-Smith
September 1, 2010
John and Jada: It's been many years since I have seen you both. You and all your family are in my prayers as you go through this loss. Words cannot change anything but know that you are all in the prayers of many.
Sharon Bennett Smith
Former Jewell resident
Bob and Deb Burk
September 1, 2010
John and Jada,
With our deepest sympathy we are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. God Bless.
Danny & Amy Pike
September 1, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, and Jordan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Jed was an awesome young man and he will be missed a great deal. We have many memories of when the kids were young and playing together. Hopefully, memories such as those will help to ease your sorrow and pain. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. The Pike Family
Dave Wilson
September 1, 2010
John and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Jed. Although I never met him I am sure with a father like you he was an amazing young man. Take solace in knowing you now have a very special guardian angel looking after all his loved ones.
hamilton family
September 1, 2010
To the Graham family, my heart goes out to you, its never easy to lose a loved one especially at such a young age he still had plenty to do in his life but treasure the memories n hope they get you thru this rough time, again my heart goes out to you n he will be missed by many.
Jim Kilmer
September 1, 2010
John and Jada,
Please take comfort in knowing that old friends you may rarely think about, who love you, are praying for you. In reading of Jed he seems like someone I would have enjoyed meeting. I want you to know you have always held my admiration, and now my prayer of peace and strength.
Jaime Halverson
September 1, 2010
Jenna and family,
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this hard time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa
September 1, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 1, 2010
Jed was an amazing person. When I met him I knew right away that I would like him. He was just an all around nice guy one that none of us will ever forget. He is the epitome of “only the good die young�. I only wish I would have been able to get to know him better. Jed, you're now “as free as you'll ever be� and we'll all miss you.
Randy and Jill
August 31, 2010
Jed always asked about you and your family and showed a sincere interest in others. He constantly demonstrated his affection to his friends and his family. The world is and always will be a better place for him being a part of it.
Scot and Cheryl Huff
August 31, 2010
John, Jada and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will cherish all the great memories of Jed, he was a great kid.
August 31, 2010
To the family of Jed Graham, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and know that others are thinking of you. Craig and Lynette Wickham (Waterloo,Iowa)
August 31, 2010
To The Graham Family... Sorry for your
loss..Our thoughts and prayers go out to you...
God Bless.. Becky Shannon
Clayton Powell
August 31, 2010
The Graham Family,
We are so sorry for your lost. Jed was a great guy and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and preayers are with you.
Clayton
Christine Johnson
August 31, 2010
John,Jada,Jenna and Jordan,
we always had such fun as kids running all over the place at family things.He will be missed.
Linda Hunter
August 31, 2010
John, Jada and Family....Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow....may God's hand guide you through to find strength and peace in your heart's. Linda Hunter and Kevin Van Otterloo
Sharon (Ault)Albertson
August 31, 2010
To Graham Family, Im very sorry for your loss. Jed was a great friend and great person to be around. I remember all the fun we had when we were in school together and going to our college classes together. He will be greatly missed. He was loved by all that knew him and got to know him. Im truely sorry for your loss.
A Grandma
August 31, 2010
I am so touched by hearing of your loss of Jed.
I have placed you on my prayer list. May you find peace and healing in the future.
My grandsons are better people, because they knew your family.
August 31, 2010
May the Good Lord guide your Family with the strenth and faith to carry on after such a tragic loss. That young man will be missed by all. Good Bless. Scot & Pat Wright
Nancy Prins
August 31, 2010
Graham Family: My heart is heavy knowing what you must all be going through. You have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. Take good care of each other and remember all the wonderful memories this special young man gave you. God's peace...Nancy Nielsen Prins
August 31, 2010
To the Graham family; my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. I can not express how sorry I am for your loss of Jed. I was fortunate to get to know him when we worked together at Casey's. I will always remember his infectious smile and witty humor. Please accept my sincere condolance and know that you are all remembered in my prayers. He will be missed by all the hearts he touched. Jean Yamagata
jean yamagata
August 31, 2010
To the Graham family; my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. I can not express how sorry I am for your loss of Jed. I was fortunate to get to know him when we worked together at Casey's. I will always remember his infectious smile and witty humor. Please accept my sincere condolance and know that you are all remembered in my prayers. He will be missed by all the hearts he touched. Jean Yamagata
August 31, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, Jordan-
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our boys have been such good friends for so many years. They are very lucky to have known each other so well.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
Greg, Patty, Matt and Josh Held
Lisa Young
August 31, 2010
Graham Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
~Lisa Young
Nicki Dutcher~Lessor
August 31, 2010
Graham Family~
Our hearts are aching for you all and all that were blessed to know Jed. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all in the days and months to come.
Jeff, Nicki and Jaxon Dutcher~Lessor
August 31, 2010
Jed will be terribly misssed by all who were blessed to have known him. I am beyond thankful I was able to know Jed for many, many years - the big and generous heart he held was evident to all and will never ever be forgotten. His witty-ness, smile and laugh were all very contagious and am blessed in knowing that we can carry these memories on forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Graham family at this most difficult time.
Paul and Emily Adams
Paul Maskarina
August 31, 2010
John Jada Jenna and Jordan .
Im so sorry for your loss its seems not so long ago the boys were just playing after school. I have fond memories of all the kids. May God be wwith you in this time of sorrow.
Denise Hackenmiller
August 31, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Tim & Denise Hackenmiller (Waterloo)
August 31, 2010
The Graham Family:
These untimely tragedies never settle easy. I hope you find the strength you need and the reassurance you deserve to pull through this event. Jed was loved and will be greatly missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and heart.
Natalie Septer and Family
Linda Forthmann
August 31, 2010
Your father described you as a young man that experienced life to its fullest. Your mom decribed you as the caring man who would have made a great father and husband. A well grounded 26 year old man is what I heard them decribe. May you rest in peace. The Forthmann's
Jane Sappenfield
August 31, 2010
So sorry to hear of your trajedy. My thoughts will be with your family.
Floyd County Sheriff's Office
August 31, 2010
Graham Family, our deepest sympathy, prayers and support for the entire family while you go through such a tragic event. We are all there to support you in any way.
August 31, 2010
Graham Family-
My heart goes out to all of you in this time of tragedy and loss. Jed will be remembered by all as a wonderful guy that could always put a smile on their face. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Nikky Angel
Orville, Nancy, Bobby, Jordan and Nicole Anderson
August 31, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna and Jordan, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jed. He was so nice to sit and talk to at the wrestling meets. Jed will be missed by many. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Stemmerman
August 31, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna, and Jordan.
I am so sorry for your loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Keep each other close to your hearts,
Pam Stemmerman
August 31, 2010
The Graham Family,
We're deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy Olthoff
Michele Willis
August 31, 2010
John, Jada, Jenna and Jordan,
We are so terribly sorry for your tragic lost. We have been blessed to have had your wonderful family in our lives for over ten years. My fondest memories of Jed was watching him play with the kids. All the kids loved Jed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Chris, Shela, Alex, Jacob & Max Lang
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