Death - Robert Graham

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Farmington - Robert W. "Bagpipes" Graham, 69, of Farmington passed away at 6:36 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Peoria to Gavin and May (Crandell) Graham, he married Colleen Susie Thurman in Lewistown on April 7, 1967. She survives, along with two sons, Keith (Tera) Graham of Cuba and Gavin (Elizabeth) Graham of Mapleton; and three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kourtney and Kristen. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas Gavin Graham. Robert was a superintendent for P.J. Hoerr in Peoria for 23 years, retiring in 1991. He was a 46-year member of the Farmington Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1571, the Alta Masonic Lodge and Labors Local 165 for 45 years. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31, 2009, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington, with Moose services at 7:45 p.m. and memorial services following. Pastor John Schurter will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of the ashes will be at a later date in Yates City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad. To view Robert's memorial DVD or submit online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.