Obituary of Peter Graham

1927 - 2013

It is with great sorrow that the family of Peter Graham announces his passing on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 85 years of age. Peter succumbed after an ongoing struggle with ill health in recent years.

Peter was born on September 30, 1927 a native son of Cranbrook, and was extremely proud to be a life-long resident of the city. Peter received his early education here going on to graduate from UBC with a degree in law. He returned to Cranbrook where he enjoyed a busy and active law practice for 41 years. When he retired Graham and Company was the longest continuously operated law firm in Cranbrook.

Peter had a tremendous love of music, particularly jazz and played clarinet in many bands over the years. The last band he played in was "The sounds of the 40's". He had a quick wit and was an irrepressible punster much to the amusement of friends and family. His love of animals was well known and he was a lifetime supporter of the SPCA. He loved his and Debby's home on Moyie Lake.

Peter is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Debby; his niece Laurie Edwards and her children Alyson and Lance; his nephew Tom (Claire) Prentice and their children Kaitlyn and Ian, plus many close and loving friends.

Peter will be missed by all who knew him. He is predeceased by his sister Anne Prentice and his parents Allen and Ida Graham.

A gathering of friends and family will take place in Peter's honour in the summer of 2013.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com