GRAHAM, Floyd L.: March 19, 1983 - October 11, 2010 {also on Currie grave stone page}

Floyd Leroy Graham    Floyd Leroy Graham passed away peacefully on October 11, 2010 at the Mazenkowski Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Floyd was born in Lacombe, Alberta on March 19, 1933. When he was about a year old, the Graham family moved to the Stettler-Erskine district and finally settled on a farm north of Stettler.    Younger sister Evelyn and brother Glen were born in the next few years. He went to school in the District and loved to go to Sylvan Lake and Buffalo Lake dances. Floyd always had a twinkle in his eye and had a very tender heart.    He worked on the farm with his Dad and also at a garage in Stettler as a mechanic. In later years he fondly remembered this area as his old stomping grounds.    Floyd married Verna on July 7, 1972. They moved to Grande Prairie and began their life together. Floyd was a partner in Jackpine drilling for many years. They were involved in many clubs. They went square dancing, golfing, camping, fishing, and travelled to many interesting places and made some very good long term friends. They enjoyed being with family and all the Grandchildren. On July 24, 2001 Verna passed away. Floyd carried on with his life and loved floor curling and was very active with the seniors group.    Floyd met Rollande on Thanksgiving Day in 2005. They hit it off right away and were married on May 19, 2007. They enjoyed their retirement which was filled with many activities such as floor curling, dancing and playing cards. He enjoyed all the extended family he acquired. They also travelled together on many trips with seniors groups and on their own.    Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Rollande, his sister Evelyn, Gracie, his brother Glen Graham, his stepchildren Angus (Maureen) Currie, Joanne (Brian) Korotash, Armand (Susan) Turgeon, Carmen (Paul) Loxam, Rita Turgeon, Celynne Turgeon.    Floyd is predeceased by his loving wife Verna, parents Lee and Flo Graham, his step daughter Angele, Rieu.    Funeral service will be held Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.    Memorial donations may be made to the Q.E.II Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 13 Oct 2010, Wed • Page 18

GRAHAM, Verna M.: November 7, 1921 - July 24, 2001 {also on Currie grave stone page}

Verna Marion Graham, 79, of Grande Prairie    Verna Marion Graham, resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at the age of 79 years. Verna was born November 7, 1921 in Ferintosh, Alberta. As a young girl she moved to Stettler with her family. She married Allen Currie in 1941 and farmed in the Stettler area where they raised two children. She was predeceased by Allen in 1962. Verna returned to teaching for approximately nine years after Allen died. In 1972 she met and married Floyd Graham and moved to Grande Prairie, where she resided until her death.    Verna battled cancer for several years. Her strength and love of life was evident to her family during this difficult time. Her desire to die at home was peaceful with Floyd at her side. She is survived by: her husband Floyd, children: Angus (Maureen) Currie of Pierceland, Saskatchewan and Joanne (Brian) Korotash of Fox Creek, Alberta, five grandchildren: Allen (Terri), Tracy-Jo, Sheldon (Robyn), Kari-Ann. and Lorielle, three great-grandchildren: Blair, Kiana and Christopher. two sisters: Irene (Earl) Masterson and Lois (Harold) Greenlee, as well as many nieces and nephews.    Funeral services will be held on Friday. July 27, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave) with Rev. Joanna MacQuarrie officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.    Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929    "Dedicated Service Since 1915" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 26 Jul 2001, Thu  •  Page 7

Verna Currie married Floyd Graham

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HACKWELL, John R.: 1883 - 1957 {also on Hackwell grave stone page}

HACKWELL, Melinda E.: 1887 - 1969 {also on Hackwell grave stone page}

Melinda Graham married John Hackwell

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