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DANIEL GRAHAM Obituary

Daniel Lee Graham 11/16/1976 ~ 3/13/2011 Our loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend returned home to his loving Father in Heaven's arms on March 13, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Born in SLC, UT to Gordon and Peggy Graham. Graduated from Woods Cross High in 1995. Served in the LDS Curitiba, Brazil Mission from 1997-1999. Dan received his BA & MBA degrees from the U of U. Go Utes! He married his sweetheart and love of his life, Andrea Lynne Wall on July 1, 2004 in the LDS Bountiful Utah Temple. He was employed by Progressive and Farmers Insurance prior to entering Law School. Dan was currently in his third and final year of Law School at Phoenix School of Law awaiting graduation and his JD degree. Dan was a beacon of light to all who knew him and always had a helping hand. He loved his family, his friends, the outdoors and cars. He was the most talented jack of all trades around. Dan's love, wit, smile and caring heart will continue to touch our lives forever. Survived by his wife, Andrea; daughter, London Rose; parents; sisters, Lori (Les) Wilson, and Kristi (Mike) James; in-laws, Kelly and Karla Wall; and their extended families. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Woods Cross 3rd Ward, 1450 South 350 West, Bountiful, UT. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Lakeview Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Graham Family Memorial Fund. Proceeds from this fund will help cover funeral expenses; any funds left over will be rolled into a college account for Dan's young daughter. http://bit.ly/grahamfamily.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Mar. 20, 2011.

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Stephen Freestone

April 18, 2011

I knew Daniel well on the mission. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great missionary and person and I hope that you find comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Um grande Abraco.

John and Janie Weaver

April 8, 2011

Peggy and Gordon,
We are so sorry for your loss. We share our faith with yours and know that we will all be together soon. Love and Blessings,

The Callahan Family

April 8, 2011

Words cannot express the deep loss that I feel, and I'm just a friend from childhood. You are sorely missed. I pray our Heavenly Father will send out blessings of comfort to your dear parents and sisters and wife and daughter (and to all your extended family and friend). I know the days, weeks and years ahead will be difficult. We are all mourning your loss. I feel like the earth is weeping and it is a different place knowing that you are not here anymore. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You were a perfect friend and trusted Son of God. Your memory lives on and I know you are preparing your mansion above for Andrea and London. Hugs and Love,
-Lane and Julie (Muir)

Brad Wahlen

March 30, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving alongside Daniel in the Dolores area of the Brazil Curitiba mission. He had a great love of the work and he taught me a great deal about loving and serving others. Com muito amor.

John Sanders

March 28, 2011

Andrea and London,

My condolences go out to both of you. May heavenly father watch over both of you and help you during your time of need.

John sanders
Bella via ward, Mesa az

Jason and Bryttin Jones

March 24, 2011

We've been remembering Dan today- being the best man at our wedding, playing board games together, going to movies and just laughing. We are praying for your family and will miss Dan.

Jennifer Flores

March 23, 2011

My condolences go out to each of you. Dan was an amazing man who always spoke so lovingly of his amazing wife and daughter. I am so sorry for your loss. We care for your family deeply.

Lora and Anthony Vitale

March 23, 2011

We are happy to have had the opportunity to meet such a kind hearted man, and we will miss Dan. God bless and comfort you Andrea and London. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

jenni fisher

March 22, 2011

So sorry for this Andrea. I love you and know you are strong and will get through this.

Jim Plitz

March 22, 2011

Dan was a good guy! It was my privilege to have gotten to know him during law school. For that my life is fuller.

Sandy Anderson

March 22, 2011

I count myself lucky to have met and known Dan at school. My heartfelt wishes and sympathy to his wife and daughter. May God Bless you both.

Adam Deshler

March 22, 2011

My deepest condolences to you and your family Andrea. I am so sorry for your loss.

Marlene Cook

March 21, 2011

I was in class with Dan at PSL. It was a pleasure knowing him. He always spoke highly of his wife and daughter. He will be missed much.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Michael Clancy

March 21, 2011

I enjoyed several encounters with Dan in law school, including when he gave me the recipe for his delicious tortilla soup! I found Dan to be profoundly genuine, positive and funny. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this difficult time. His presence left a mark at Phoenix School of Law and I'm sure he's making the Lord laugh in heaven.

Jenny Uretz

March 21, 2011

May all beings without exception, be released from suffering and find true happiness and everlasting peace. Om Mani Padme Hum.

Mary Dolores Guerra

March 21, 2011

Dan was a student of mine at Phoenix School of Law. I thoroughly enjoyed having him in my classes. I was shocked to hear about his passing, I feel so saddened by the news. I hope he knows beyond any doubt that he was so loved and cared by so many here at PhoenixLaw. He was a model student and enjoyed his classes and classmates. Rest in Peace Dan, we miss you and one day we will see each other again! Many blessings to your family at this time, may your beautiful memories sustain them through this difficult time. God bless you all, md

Mary Dolores Guerra

March 21, 2011

Rest in Peace, Dan, you are so missed!

Ruth Szanto

March 21, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Dan always had something smart and funny to say in class. He will be greatly missed.
Ruth & Kevin Szanto

Take Care Health Colleagues

March 21, 2011

Andrea,

Please accept our condolences for your Loss. Stay strong and you are in our prayers.

Your Colleagues from Take Care Health.

Ruben Vasquez

March 21, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Daniel (Elder Graham) was a fellow soldier in the Curitiba Mission. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Ruben Vasquez & Family

Sara Bautz

March 21, 2011

Andrea and family,
You are carried in my heart and my prayers. If you need anything, ever. Please always call.
Love,
Sara Bautz

Celso Reffatti

March 21, 2011

To the Family of Elder Graham

I was blessed to serve with Elder Graham in the Brazil Curitiba Mission and be inspired by his diligent work, leaving a great example in all the places he has visited.

I express my condolences to his family, praying to our Heavenly Father to comfort you all at this time.

Laura Klarman

March 21, 2011

Andrea! We love you so much and will miss Dan. It seems we started our marriages out together in St. George, and I will forever be grateful you are in our life.

Celso Reffatti

March 21, 2011

To the Family of Elder Graham

I was blessed to serve with Elder Graham in the Brazil Curitiba Mission and be inspired by his diligent work, leaving a great example in all the places he has visited.

I express my condolences to his family, praying to our Heavenly Father to comfort you all at this time.

Celso Reffatti
Porto Alegre, Brazil

Mark Jansen

March 21, 2011

I got to know Dan in a class this semester at Phoenix School of Law. He was a joy to learn with. My prayers go out to his family for a heart-breaking loss. God bless.

March 21, 2011

Dan is one of the good guys. I enjoyed working with him at Farmers. More importantly, Dan impacted me on a personal level. He is an example to me of humble confidence, a warm heart, and a consistent pleasant demeanor. I pray for him and for his family.
Tim Sacanlan

John and Jennifer Newman

March 21, 2011

Our family is moarning for your loss. We pray that our Heavenly Father will be with you all at this time to comfort and watch over you.
We love you.

March 21, 2011

Andrea, I know I haven't met you, but your husband and I worked together and he was a GREAT man! I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Les & Kay Davis

March 21, 2011

Andrea,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jolene (Lalliss) Johnson

March 20, 2011

I was saddened and shocked to hear of Dan's death. He was a great friend in high school and then later on as we were able to reconnect through facebook.
I have always admired and respected Dan's passion and love for everything in his life- especially for his wife and daughter.
Dan had the special gift of leaving a lasting impression on everyone whether is was through a quirky comment, knowledgeable advice, or a well loved recipe.
My sympathies to Andrea, London, and the rest of the Graham family. Dan will be missed.

Summer Thatcher

March 20, 2011

To Dan's family: I was so stunned and saddened to learn of Dan's death. My sympathy and love to those affected so much by his passing. He will be missed.
Love much.

March 20, 2011

Andrea, I don't know you, but my heart goes out to you and your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Georgeta Mihailovici, Take Care, Phoenix

Richard&Brenda Lynch

March 20, 2011

Our love & prayers are with your family. May the power of the LORD be with you.

Lisa Price

March 20, 2011

Andrea my heart goes out to you and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Dan a couple of times but he was always so kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

David Peacock

March 20, 2011

Dan, so many fun memories from our Jr. Year at Wx in Honors English. Still crack up over the brute cologne and have fun memories from shotgun shooting up by the B. Have enjoyed your witty Facebook posts and personality. You will be missed.

March 20, 2011

To Dan's family: we are so saddened and shocked to hear of Dan's death. He has left an impact on both of us, as we have known him for many years. It is clear that he is so loved, respected and admired. Our hearts are so full of sympathy to Dan's wife, his parents, his sisters, and all who know and love him.

Much love,

Juliann & Jon Peacock

Pete Anderson

March 20, 2011

We'll miss you Danno!

Susan Cheatham

March 20, 2011

To the Graham family,

I'm not sure if you remember us, but we lived in your ward from 1995-1999. I was so impressed with Daniel...He was always so kind and thoughtful! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Families are Forever!
love,
Susan Cheatham and family

Kirt Wray

March 20, 2011

Gordon, Peggy and family, Caroline and I were heart broken when we found out of the loss of your wonderful son Daniel. He was such a kind, gentle youngman. Judd had him as a Sunday School teacher and said Daniel was one of his favorite people. You and your family are in our prayers, may the loving arms of our HF wrap around you all. Sincerly Kirt, Caroline

March 20, 2011

To the Graham family.
We love Elder Graham and have had the honor of serving with him in the Brazil Curitiba Mission. All of you must be proud of the great work he did. He was a wonderful example to members, nom members and missionaries.
May the Lord be with you at this tender time.
President and Sister Damiani

Kirstie Jorgensen

March 20, 2011

My deepest sympothies to Andrea and the girls. Dan and I worked together at Fidelity Investments. He was always there cheering me on and encouraging me to never give up. He was also good to share different political view points, and advice on restoring furniture. He loved you and the girls so very much, it was a pleasure to see how happy you were toghether and see the photos on Facebook. My condolenses to you and your family. I will miss Dan and his quick wit and political view points. Goodbye our friend, until another day in a better place. Kirstie Jorgensen.

Randy Powers

March 20, 2011

We will miss you buddy, you were an amazing person. My love and prayers to your family.

Camie Bertagnolli

March 20, 2011

Your family is my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Johnson

March 20, 2011

Dearest Peggy and family,
I pray that you will find the strength and peace to get through the days to come. My you feel the love of others and know that we are here for you if there is anything we can do to help.
Diane Johnson

Linda Stover

March 20, 2011

For Andrea and London as well as all of Daniel's extended family; my heartfelt complete sympathies in your time of loss and perpetual prayers for strength as you cope with this most tragic and unanticipated loss. Our heavenly father be with you all.

Brandi Cassady

March 20, 2011

May you rest in peace Dan. You were loved by everybody who was lucky enough to know you.

March 20, 2011

Andrea,

So sorry to hear about your loss. I am thinking about you and your little girl.

Ruth Ann Nielsen Haycock

David and Rachel Parkin

March 19, 2011

We send prayers of comfort to your family during this difficult time. We love you.

Sister Vila Nova

March 19, 2011

Elder Graham,
I had the honor of serving with you in the Brazil Curitiba Mission and know what a wonderful son of our Heavenly Father you are! Your example will always be in the minds and hearts of those who were touched by you in Brazil and wherever you've been!

March 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your dear son, Dan. He will be greatly missed. May you and your family be comforted at this tender time and in the days ahead. Just remember he is only a breath away. Our love and deepest sympathy go out to all. Love, Russ and Karen Muir

March 19, 2011

To the Graham family -- we love your son and feel honored to have spent the last year of his mission with him. He was a wonderful example to the other missionaries -- hard working and full of love.
Com grandes abracos,
David and Deirdre Paulsen

March 19, 2011

We have loved watching you grow, holding you as a wee one, then seeing you on so many times through the years. We enjoyed so much being there to witness the sacred sealing of you and beautiful Andrea. Then getting emails showing you with sweet little London.
Love to your family. and all whose lives are affected by the Graham family. It is so important knowing that a kind, caring, wise and loving Father in Heaven knows all.
We love you, Aunt Linda and Uncle Doug Graham

Michelle Dalby

March 19, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Judy Merrell Fitzgerald

March 19, 2011

Dan.. I will miss you.... Until we meet again. I love you dear cousin. I will miss your sense of humor.. Your spirit and caring of others... I will miss you!! You are greatly loved!

Lindsays Mattes

March 19, 2011

We love you and will miss you. Thank you for being part of our lives.

Sharon Peterson

March 19, 2011

May you find peace in knowing that love goes on forever.

Hope you know you are loved and thought of in a special way by all who know you.

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