Geraldine ''Geri'' Graham
April 8, 1919 - April 18, 2006
Obituary
Geraldine “Geri” Graham, age 87, passed peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in Federal Way. Geri is survived by her son, Robert Graham Leah; daughters, Sheri Swanson Gary and Judy Mikelson Lane; six grandchildren, Jason, Mandy, Jacob, Mikel, Danielle and Richelle; eight great grandchildren and sister, Jean Loback Flynn. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Graham in 1996. She will be deeply missed. Committal service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 1:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787.
Mom Sheri, Aunt Judy & Uncle Bob! I know how hard this time is and has been for you, as someting like this isn’t ever easy but please remember all of the good times and blessings that your life has been given. Grandma will always be remembered and still lives on in our hearts!
May Grandma rest in peace with Grandpa as I know he has been waiting at the gates for her. We LOVE you Grandma, you’ll never be forgotten.
Love, The Haffner Family
I’m so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I often think of the days in the late 1950s when I worked for her as a mother’s helper, mostly looking after the three of you. She was usually near by, but with her duties in the tavern and motel, she needed help. Do you remember how she would drive us to the Renton City Park to spend the day, leaving us with our lunch, swimsuits, and blankets? Or how we used to go for walks down across the old covered bridge to throw rocks into the river? Or the time we took a bus into Seattle to catch the train from there to Renton? She didn’t have as much time to spend with you as she wanted, but she worked to see that you were cared for and had some fun times. I knew that you were very important to her.
Best wishes. Charlene.
Mom, you will be forever missed. We are grateful your suffering is over and you’re finally at peace. Thanks for being my mom & thanks for the memories you left behind. You touched our lives like no other could. We want you to rest in peace now with Dad. You’re both in our thoughts and prayers and will never be forgotten. It’s sad we have to say goodbye. God Bless.
Mom loved this poem it was read when Dad passed away.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint in snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there I do not sleep.