Evelyn Bertha Graham

Born in Fort Madison, Iowa on September 25, 1919
Departed on October 27, 2007. Resided in Marion, IA.

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Evelyn Bertha Graham, 88, of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 27, 2007, after three courageous battles with breast cancer. Services at 11 AM on Wed. at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home where friends may call after 10 AM on Wed. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, John M. Graham, Bert N. Graham Jr. and his wife Jean, four grandchildren, Jenny Hayes Marcus, Kimberly Graham, Shawn Graham Alison, and Scott Graham, two great grandchildren, Cain Hayes and Kourtney Graham. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert N. Graham Sr., sister, Rachel Wray and brothers, John and Floyd Marsh.
Evelyn was born on Sept. 25, 1919 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Johnny and Helen Marsh. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937. She married Bert N. Graham Sr. on March 7, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, and celebrated 62 years of marriage before Bert's passing. Evelyn worked for Cargill Inc., later managed the Linn Blvd. Grocery, and the Grandview Apartment Complex. As a charter member of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Evelyn taught Sunday School, and attended services for over seventy years. Evelyn toured the U.S. and Europe with Bert, also enjoyed gardening, and especially time spent with her friends and beloved family.
Evelyn and her family would like to express sincere thanks to Dr. Timothy Winters for the loving care he provided Bert and Evelyn through their final years.
Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, or St. Lukes Hospice in Evelyn's name. Please leave a message or tribute to the Graham family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.

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