Dr. James L. Graham
Saturday, April 27, 1946
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Age:
69 years old
Saturday, April 27, 1946
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Age:
69 years old
Saturday, April 27, 1946
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Age:
69 years old
Dr. James L. Graham
Dr. James “Jim” L. Graham, 69, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on 30th May 2015 with his family by his side, due to complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis.
Jim was born and raised Alton, Illinois, on April 27, 1946, to Ralph and Margaret Graham. Jim married Patricia in 1967 in Amarillo Texas. He is the father of three sons: James II (Megan) of Woodbury, MN, Paul (Chelsea) of Amherst WI, Brendan (Theresa) of Santa Rita, Guam, and is grandfather to 6 grandchildren. Jim has a twin brother Robert (Elizabeth) of Alton, IL, and a sister, Carol Woodfall of Indianapolis, IN.
Jim served in the US Air Force from 1966-1969 where he met and married Patricia.
He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1972 and Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1976. He joined the Department of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic Rochester in 1980 and worked until 1998 when he became disabled with MS.
Jim enjoyed radio control model airplanes with the Rochester Aero Model Society (RAMS), and amateur radio. He was a board member of MS Society of Minnesota and was a Lifetime Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also an active member of Pax Christi Church.
His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd 2015 1:00PM at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rochester, MN.
Family prefers memorials to the Mayo Foundation or MS Society in lieu of flowers.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Dr. James L. Graham has received the following condolences.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Graham. It was my privilege to know him as a colleague and in his role as a husband and father. My condolences to his family in this difficult time
Pat and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I remember Sonny and Jim having discussions on ham radio and Sonny would always point out the antenna on the back deck of your house. And when the weather was nice, we would see Jim tooling around the property. I know he will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Barb Sorochak and Sonny Martin
Pat deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have know Jim since grade school, he was a great guy, and
a pleasure to be around. He will be missed. God Bless you all.1
Patricia and family, Jim was a very fine medical professional and person, from all I knew of him. When I was a patient, he helped me with a very painful and difficult foot injury, finding non-surgical options to help me deal with my injury. As a fellow Mayo employee, he helped me understand his specialty and the important role it played in the full-service care we provided to our patients. As a person, I admired how he handled his difficult news and the reality of his illness--at least from what I observed.
I didn't know Jim well, but I have great respect for him, and I am sure his loss is huge for those close to him. You have my deep condolences. May you always remember the great memories of this fine man.
Dear Paul and Graham family, our deepest condolences on your loss. Paul, your family is in our thoughts.