Douglas Julian "Doug" Graham
January 30, 1930 — September 25, 2010
Douglas Julian Graham, “Doug” 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday September 25th, 2010, at home with his family after a rapid decline in illness.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Doug (Christine) Graham of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Jane) Graham of the United Kingdom and daughter, Patricia (Jonathon) Oakley of the United Kingdom; siblings, Max Graham of Oklahoma and Jean Herbert of the United Kingdom; stepchildren, Raymond (Sally) Orton, Anthony (Lynn) Orton and Marilyn Orton, along with grandchildren and his beloved pet, Gigi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jean; and his brother, Jerry.
Doug was born on the Island of Guernsey. At the age of 15 he enlisted in the Royal Navy. One of his defining characteristics was his love for his work. He emigrated from the United Kingdom with Jean in the early 80’s. He worked for Colsa Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama, and established strong relationships in the community before retiring and relocating to Iowa.
The family had a private service on September 29, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Doug’s name to the Hospice of Mercy. 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.
Special thanks to Rebecca, the Hospice of Mercy Team, Susie and Colleen.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; 3 children, Doug (Christine) Graham of Cedar Rapids, Michael (Jane) Graham of the United Kingdom and daughter, Patricia (Jonathon) Oakley of the United Kingdom; siblings, Max Graham of Oklahoma and Jean Herbert of the United Kingdom; stepchildren, Raymond (Sally) Orton, Anthony (Lynn) Orton and Marilyn Orton, along with grandchildren and his beloved pet, Gigi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jean; and his brother, Jerry.
Doug was born on the Island of Guernsey. At the age of 15 he enlisted in the Royal Navy. One of his defining characteristics was his love for his work. He emigrated from the United Kingdom with Jean in the early 80’s. He worked for Colsa Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama, and established strong relationships in the community before retiring and relocating to Iowa.
The family had a private service on September 29, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Doug’s name to the Hospice of Mercy. 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.
Special thanks to Rebecca, the Hospice of Mercy Team, Susie and Colleen.
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