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Richard Graham Obituary
Graham, Richard Stanley
3/7/1948 - 9/19/2023
Grand Rapids
age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter "Red" and Dorothy Graham. Richard is survived by his brothers, Jim Graham and Tom (Cindi) Graham; nephew, Tom (Ashley) Graham; nieces, Jessica (Brandon) Whalen, and Kayla Thiel. Richard graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1966, and from Kendall School of Design. He was enlisted in the United State Marines and served in Vietnam. Richard was employed with Walter V. Graham Builders, was a hockey coach at Lowell High School, worked at the Morning Star Productions, and was one of the founding members and president of West Michigan Water Ski Association, and director of the Lowell Area Art Center LPAC. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, September 30, 2023, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 with visitation one-hour prior. Interment Merriman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 1550 E. Beltline S.E., Suite 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
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Memories and Condolences
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I was so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a big part of my son's life before my son passed away at age 20 in 2002. Richard was a mentor and a friend to my son. My son, Brad Spoelman, got to know Richard through the Lowell Arts Performing Center (LPAC) where he helped out during his high school years. Brad thought very highly of Richard.
Sue Kingsley (formerly Spoelman)
October 10, 2023
Jim, Tom and family, We were so sorry to hear the news. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Mike and Liz Baker
Mike and Liz Baker
Family
October 9, 2023
Tom
My condolences to you, on the loss of your Uncle. I heard you were close to him.
Again my sympathy to you and your family at this time
Aunt Judy
(Ashley´s Aunt)
Judy Kurylowicz
Family
September 28, 2023
I grew up in the Viet Nam conflict , lost a few
High School Friends . RIP now with our Lord .
Sue Willard
Gr. Mich .
Sue Willard
Other
September 26, 2023
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Memorial Events
for Richard Graham
Sep
30
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Sep
30
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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