Alan H. GRAHAM
January 21, 1941 - May 13, 2000
Obituary
Alan passed away May 13, 2000 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma at the age of 59 years.
He was born January 21, 1941 in Spokane, Washington, the son of George and Bertha Graham. He was raised in the South Seattle/Kent-Meridian area where he attended school. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 and served until his discharge in 1962. Alan was employed as a Foreman for the Kenworth Truck Company, in charge of material handling. He retired in June of 1999 after 36 years with the company. His hobbies were fishing and boating. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with friends.
He is survived by his son, Devin Alan Lisa Graham, Lake Tapps, WA and his daughter, Karen D. Graham of Federal Way, WA; 2 grandsons, Taylor Alan Graham and Julian Allyn Graham; mother, Bertha M. North of Federal Way, WA, formerly of Tenino, WA; brother, Bruce Darlene Graham of Fife, WA; sisters, Claudia Jack Hartley of Quincy, WA, and Carolyn Murray Fulton of Tacoma, WA.
Memorials are suggested to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Fund or Children’s Hospital.
We were so sorry to hear about your Father, Devin and Karen. Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Gloria & Uncle Dennis
Devin & Karen,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I was reading the obits in the Tacoma News tribune and recognized your names. Your in my prayers in this time of sorrow…
Paulene Cory, Keri & Reben Reyes, Chrissie Tranberg
Dad, I am going to miss you. You taught me so muchand for that I say thank you and I feel as though I have still so much to learn. I am trying to be happy for you as you asked but it’s just so hard. Thanks for just being you, you’re the best! Check out the lakes up there since you got there so early, it’ll give us a head start!This world was luck to see the likes of a man like you.I love you today and always. Your Son, Devin
Our Deepest Sympathy
We were very much looking forward to Al being our neighbor. We shall miss Him
Sue & Doug Hoffman
God will not give us more burdon then he knows we can carry. If you feel like it is too much call on Him and his mighty hand will lift some off of your heart. When you are tired, call on Him. When in need call on Him. In happiness, call on Him. In all things I do unto Him. God is good and he will rein. Love you guys. See ya soon. I wonder if coach and your dad are sitting there talking about us and how they wished we were there. What do you think?
Hi Dad, it’s just me checking back in on you…I still haven’t really heard from you, I was kind of hoping to by now. I hope you are alright. Taylor made the middle school basketball team and Mason just might pass his swim class this time. Cooper is 2 and has a cold but is sure cute anyway. The house should be finished being painted this week. It would be great if you could make it by and take a peek. Hope to see you soon, we love you and miss you! You would be proud of your grandsons..See you in my dreams, your son, Devin
Hi Dad! Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you that I’m thinking of you. Taylor is now a senior and ready to graduate high school adn the boys are getting big too…2nd and 5th grade…Mason made you a star for your military service in the Navy for veterans day…he liked the destroyer picture too! I sure wish I could still talk to you for advice once in a while…so many questions with an 18 year old at home…doing the best we can though…I hope you are well too. I love you, miss you and I’m looking forward to a time when I can see you again. Until then, Happy Trails to you dad