January 27, 1953 - May 10, 2026
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On Jan 27, 1953 Eugene Earl Graham was born to his mom Elsie Louise Spofford and dad Owen Earl Graham.
He grew up in Wood Village, Oregon with his mom and dad and siblings Rodney, Elaine, Sandra and Terry. Growing up he was an active member of the Boy Scouts in which he did 2-50 mile hikes with his Dad. He went on to achieve Eagle Scout. He went to high school at Reynolds High School where he graduated from. After high school he went on to Chemeketa Community College where he earned a degree in Firefighting, also where he met Gail Joslin and was married to for 37 years and had their children Bryan, Danielle, and Mathew.
He spent 11 years volunteer fire fighting with 8 of those spent at Lafayette Fire Dept. Eugene's career for the majority of his life was being a truck driver, going on many adventures and seeing many parts of the country. During this time is where he met his wife Connie Robinson whom he spent 8 years married to and retiring at their home in Sheridan, Oregon where he loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up.
Eugene enjoyed being an active member of SCA as well as hunting and fishing whenever he could.
Eugene is preceded in death by his sister Sandra, his father Owen, his mother Elsie, and his brothers Rodney and Terry. He is survived by his children's mother Gail Graham and his wife Connie Graham. His children Bryan, Danielle (Chris), Mathew, and his step-son Jacob Beauman. His sister Elaine Graham-Chatfield. His grandchildren Alex, Skyler, Luke, Wyatt, Promise, Callie, and Leaya as well as his 7 great grandchildren Blakelee, Brynlee, Bowen, Nolan, Lillian, Keenan, and Theo.
The family will be having a private gathering this Summer to take him to his final resting place of Paulina Peak, OR.
