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GRAHAM, DANIEL (DAN) ROBERT
February 24, 1941 – July 18, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Daniel Graham of St. Albert, AB on July 18, 2022 at the age of 81 years due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol of 61 years, his sons Stephen (grandson Justin), Jeffrey (Karouna & grandchildren Sarah Simone & Cainan), & Robert (Kae & granddaughter Jaedyn). Dan will also be dearly missed by 9 siblings, Cecilia (Albert), Rita (Don), Tim (Cathy), Maureen (Peter – predeceased), Joan (Tom), Rose (Rob), Eileen (Lyle), Fran (Bill), Louie (Connie), as well as numerous relatives & friends.
Dan was predeceased by his parents William & Kathleen Graham, grandson Stephan , and brothers, Patrick & Johnny.
Dan was born and grew up in Moose Jaw, SK and attended St. Mary’s & St Louis College.
He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1959 and over the next 35 years his postings were as a Radio Officer in Summerside PEI, Navigator in Comox, BC, CF-104 fighter pilot in Cold Lake and Germany during the Cold War, Nato staff officer in Ramstein and Heidelberg, Base Commander at CFB Penhold, Base Administration Officer at CFB Namao and Detachment Officer in Edmonton. Dan retired from military service in 1994 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He had completed his BA in Economics at the Royal Military College early in his military career, which helped him to start a second career as a financial advisor with various firms in Edmonton from 1995-2012.
Dan was a passionate member of the Rotary Club and served for a time as President of the West Edmonton Rotary Club & District Governor 5370 in 1997-98.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Parkinsons Canada.
Eileen and Lyle Kendel says
We were so proud of him, not only due to his accomplishments but also for how he handled his illness these last years. Carol our condolences to you, Steve, Jeff, Rob and their families.
Love, Eileen and Lyle
Andrea MacKenzie says
Dear Carol,
It was good knowing you and Dan in Baden-Soellingen back in the 70s. Dan, a gentleman and fine person. My condolences to you and your family.
Andrea MacKenzie
Edwin Willson says
to Carol and Family,
Our deepest Sympathies! The world has lost a great man. Our fellowship in Rotary will fondly be remembered.
Ed and Marliene Willson
Bruce D. Christensen says
Hi Carol. Please accept our most sincere condolences on Dan’s passing. Dan was an absolute straight shooter. Definitely followed Rotary’s 4-Way Test in everything he did in life. He was a mentor to me, and the main reason that I was able to become District Governor in 2004-2005. Cheryl and I know he will be missed by you and your family, but he will be missed by so many people, who were lucky to have met him in his lifetime.
Once again, condolences and hugs from Cheryl and myself.
PDG Bruce D. Christensem says
Hi Carol
So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Dan was a mentor and a friend, and the main reason I became District Governor. He truly led his life following the 4-Way Test.
Cheryl and I send condolences and hugs to you and your family.
Dr. V.J. Lanctis says
Dear Carol and family,
Having had the privilege of serving with Danny back in the Baden days, I can readily attest to his kindness and humility as well as his dedication and competence as an outstanding officer and gentleman of the CAF. May I extend to you and to all of his friends and collegues my deepest sympathies.
Vic Lanctis
Doreen and Zen moisey says
Carol; our sharing of decades in Rotary with you and Dan was as a rare adventure. Doreen and i will always cherish these precious moments. God Bless.
Norma leakey says
Carol, my condolences to you and your family. Remembering back so many years it is with fond memories of our military lives shared with so many fine people. With kind regards… Norma formerly (wade), Leakey .
JoAnn Hill says
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family. He lived an amazing life and a blessed 61 years of marriage. Thinking of everyone during this tough time and sending prayers to all 🙏. Love to All – JoAnn
Ralph L Playdon says
Condolences to Carol and family. Dan immediately became a mentor and an example to me when I first joined Rotary as he began his District Govenor year. Always with smile on his face that I will reflect when I think of it. Such a huge loss.
Gabi and Nic says
My dear Maureen,, we are so sorry to hear that your dear brother Dan has passed away. We offer our deepest sympathies to you and the family. In reading about him and his life it is obvious that he was absolutely a wonderful person.
Our hearts are with you.
Gabi and Nic
Laura Morie says
Sending love and light to Carol and the whole family. Grateful to Dan for his kind and humble lifetime spent in service to others.