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Thomas Graham
THOMAS "GRIZZ" GRAHAM
Tiffin
Thomas "Grizz" Graham, 63, of Tiffin and formerly of Coralville, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his brothers, Quentin Sweeney of North Liberty and Gary Graham of Solon; and a sister, Sherry Frantz of Amana.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Trudi; father, Leonard; and mother, Doris.
Tom grew up in Coralville and attended school in Iowa City. He loved all sports and being with his friends. Tom was one of Iowa's great bowlers and had many bowling friends across the state, but none better than his best friend and bowling partner, Dave Metzler. He had many 300 games and 700 and 800 series. He loved competing in bowling tournaments and leagues. He worked at Coral Lanes in Coralville for many years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to the Iowa City Junior Bowling Association.
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