November 30, 1932 - November 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lorne Graham.
Lorne was born in Tompkins, Saskatchewan, to parents, Muriel and Alexander Graham. He was the second of four children.
He married Grace Halliday on May 6, 1955. They moved to Calgary, Alberta that same day where Lorne began work for the Union Milk Company, a job he truly enjoyed. They soon welcomed a daughter Shirley and two sons Kenneth and Cameron. They followed their hearts back to the farm and bought some land north of Delia in the Victor area in 1965. They enjoyed their life together raising their family, crops, cattle, pigs and chickens. Grace passed away in 2006. Lorne continued to work and live on the farm until he moved to Drumheller to start his semi-retirement. He reconnected with a childhood friend, Dolly Schermerhorn and they enjoyed many activities together including square dancing, travelling, camping and still some harvest duties. Lorne proudly drove the combine for the last time in 2022 at the age of 90.
Lorne was predeceased by his parents, his son Ken, his wife Grace, his brother Cliff, his son-in-law Bob Greer, and his special friend Dolly.
He is survived by his daughter Shirley (Paul), grandchildren Jodie, Stacey, Tamara (Mark), and Nathan. His son Cameron (Tammy), grandsons Colby (Nicole) and Connor. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren; Kaylea Greer, Kendra Greer, Chloe Greer, Phoenix Minor-Greer, Broxx Minor-Greer, Ryder Graham, Parker Graham, as well as his chosen family Betty and Lloyd Klassen, Harvey and Heather Schermerhorn, sisters Helen Mickey, and Jean Caron, sisters in law Joan Dimmock and Margaret Graham.
A Funeral Service honouring Lorne’s life was held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the Delia Community Centre, and a luncheon followed. Donations may be made in memory of Lorne to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation (Continuing Care).
