Graham, Paul E.

Paul E. Graham, 66, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Susan Sweeney. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home. Entombment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; two children, Michael (Rochelle) Graham of South Salem, N.Y., and Angie (Brian) Chapman of Cedar Rapids; sister, Susie (Frank) Makinster of Marion; four stepchildren, David (Cathy) Sherard, Steve (Christine Madren) Sherard, Peggy Cunningham (Tim Boots) and Christy (Jeff) White; four grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; and six great-stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three baby girls, daughter, Melissa Graham, granddaughter, Melissa Fillenworth, and great-granddaughter, Leasiah Sherard.

Paul was born March 2, 1946, the son of George and Bonnybel (Kirkpartrick) Graham, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A 1964 graduate from Springville High School, he served his country with the United States Air Force. On May 25, 1985, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Huff and enjoyed 27 happy and loving years together in Cedar Rapids. Paul was a farm boy and never outgrew his love for the farm. He worked for 21 years at Wilson Farmstead before going to MCI, where he worked until 2010.

Paul loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed yard work, camping and his red cub-cadet. His greatest love and joy was spending time with his wife, family and his cats.

Paul will be missed by his wife, family, Meekos, the cat, and many people he met throughout his life, especially the great friends he met at MCI.

Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice in memory of Paul.

Please sign the online guest book for Paul at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Feb. 17, 2013 in The Gazette