Allan Graham

Allan Gayle Graham, 78, of Kalispell died Feb. 28, 2013.

He was born in Kalispell and attended schools at Half Moon Country School, Lodge Grass, Townsend and Helena Flats. He graduated from Flathead County High School.

Allan worked for the railroad and the aluminum plant in Columbia Falls until complications from multiple sclerosis forced him to retire in the late 1970s.

He was involved in many community activities, including Columbia Falls Rural Fire Department, Columbia Falls Booster Club, Columbia Falls Swim Team and Columbia Falls Baseball Association. While living at Heritage Place, he served multiple terms as resident council president. He was an avid Wildcat, Steeler and Montana Grizzly fan.

He is survived by his brother Lloyd Graham, of Huntingburg, Ind.; brother-in-law Larry Jerrow, of Spokane; children Russell Graham and wife Jackie, Ken Graham and Leah Levitt, Kenny Graham and wife Dreama, and Raymond Graham and wife Marilyn; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held at Faith Alliance Church on March 4, 3013. Burial followed at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

Donations in Allan’s memory may be sent to the Columbia Falls Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 2732, Columbia Falls MT 59912 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.