Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Graham, Evan Louis March 8, 2004
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Lakewood News - Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Clarksville- Evan Louis Graham, age 83, of Clarksville, went to be with his 
Lord, Monday afternoon March 8, 2004.

He was born in Lowell Township in Kent County on may 27, 1920 to Frank and 
Isa (Sowerby) Graham.

Evan served in the Medical Corps during World War II in England, Scotland, 
Algeria and Italy. He returned to the States in 1945, and farmed in 
partnership with his father and brother, Ken. 

He and Shirley were married on June 8, 1957 and lived in Clarksville all 
their married life.

He served as Campbell Township Supervisor and Assessor for 22 years.

Evan was a "walking history book" and loved talking about the history of 
this area. He loved traveling and went to 46 of the 50 states.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley; children, Louis H. Graham 
of Gun Lake, Laurie (Jim) King of Big Rapids, Mark E. (Laura) Graham of 
Wyoming, Barbara (Louis) Graham-Castaneda of Rockford, Kristine K. Graham of 
Wyoming, Melinda J. Graham of St. Johns, Mary L. Graham of Grand Rapids, 
Joseph L. Graham of Clarksville; special foster son, Jeremy T. Ackerson of 
Hubbardston; sisters, Lois (Clyde) Rhoadamer of Overton, NE, Blenn (Loren) 
Meigs of Long Beach, CA, Eva G. Lambert of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 
sister-in-laws, Hermina Graham of Grand Rapids, Darlene (Douglas) Berkshire 
of Kalkaska; several nieces, nephews and friends. 

Evan was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Kenneth and Morris.

The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 11 at the Koops Memorial 
Chapel in Clarksville. The Rev. Dean Bailey officiated.

Burial will be made in Clarksville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Ionia 
Area Hospice.

Arrangements were made by Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville.



Additional Comments:
Age: 83
Service: Thursday, 11 March, 2004
Clarksville cemetery 

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