Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Monday, July 18, 2016
Gordon Graham, 93, of Topinabee, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan.
A funeral service was Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Topinabee Community Church. Pastor Michael Sanders officiated. Interment was at Burt-Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee with military honors.
Born in Fayette City, PA on November 22, 1922, he was the eighth of ten siblings to William and Jane L. (Harper) Graham. His grandparents James and Janet Graham came from Scotland to the United States in 1864. Gordon grew up in Westmoreland County, PA and graduated from Rostraver Twp. High School, class of 1940. He moved to Cleveland, OH seeking employment, where he found, not only a job, but also the love of his life June A. Morton. After sixty six years of marriage June preceded him in death on January 10, 2010.
He is survived by his children, Gordon (Nancy) Graham of Topinabee, Robin (James) Morr of Monroe, MI, Pamela (Thomas) Newcome of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Kevin (Laura) Graham, Christopher Graham and Patrick McCarthy; two step grandchildren, Anthony (LaDeana) Morr and Craig (Jennifer) Morr; eight great step grandchildren.
Gordon entered the US Army Air Corp in April, 1943 and while he was attending an Army School in Greely, CO he and June were married on Sept. 15, 1943. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to the 824th Bomb Squadron and he was shipped overseas, arriving in Italy as part of the 15th Air Force on or about April 3rd, 1944. From there his squadron flew missions to Northern Italy, Romania, Austria, Hungry Yugoslavia, France and Germany. Their efforts to end the war in Europe during this period was awarded seven Battle Stars and two Presidential Unit Citations.
When the war ended in Europe he was transferred to Casablanca, French Morocco, North Africa to become part of the Air Transport Command for several months and then back to the United States arriving in November, 1945. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1945 and returned to Cleveland. A few years later he joined the Air Force Reserve and spent a three year hitch with the 433 Troop Carrier Squadron.
In January 1946 he began what would be a thirty six years career with Johns-Manville. After several positions in the Cleveland District office he was transferred to Detroit, where he had a successful career in the Building Products Division till he retired in 1982.
In 1990 he moved to Topinabee where he became active in VFW Post 7439, having served as their Commander in 2001-2002 and post historian for many years. His legacy to the post is the monument at the post home on S. Straits Hwy in Indian River, which he designed and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds for its construction. He wrote many articles for the Straitsland Resorter newspaper over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 244 on Mackinaw Island. Gordon was active in the community. He belonged to the Indian River Eagles Club. He served many years on the Board of Directors at the Senior Center in Cheboygan. He co-chaired the Cheboygan County Alzheimer's Support Group.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Gordon Graham, 93, of Topinabee, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan.
A funeral service was Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Topinabee Community Church. Pastor Michael Sanders officiated. Interment was at Burt-Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee with military honors.
Born in Fayette City, PA on November 22, 1922, he was the eighth of ten siblings to William and Jane L. (Harper) Graham. His grandparents James and Janet Graham came from Scotland to the United States in 1864. Gordon grew up in Westmoreland County, PA and graduated from Rostraver Twp. High School, class of 1940. He moved to Cleveland, OH seeking employment, where he found, not only a job, but also the love of his life June A. Morton. After sixty six years of marriage June preceded him in death on January 10, 2010.
He is survived by his children, Gordon (Nancy) Graham of Topinabee, Robin (James) Morr of Monroe, MI, Pamela (Thomas) Newcome of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Kevin (Laura) Graham, Christopher Graham and Patrick McCarthy; two step grandchildren, Anthony (LaDeana) Morr and Craig (Jennifer) Morr; eight great step grandchildren.
Gordon entered the US Army Air Corp in April, 1943 and while he was attending an Army School in Greely, CO he and June were married on Sept. 15, 1943. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to the 824th Bomb Squadron and he was shipped overseas, arriving in Italy as part of the 15th Air Force on or about April 3rd, 1944. From there his squadron flew missions to Northern Italy, Romania, Austria, Hungry Yugoslavia, France and Germany. Their efforts to end the war in Europe during this period was awarded seven Battle Stars and two Presidential Unit Citations.
When the war ended in Europe he was transferred to Casablanca, French Morocco, North Africa to become part of the Air Transport Command for several months and then back to the United States arriving in November, 1945. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1945 and returned to Cleveland. A few years later he joined the Air Force Reserve and spent a three year hitch with the 433 Troop Carrier Squadron.
In January 1946 he began what would be a thirty six years career with Johns-Manville. After several positions in the Cleveland District office he was transferred to Detroit, where he had a successful career in the Building Products Division till he retired in 1982.
In 1990 he moved to Topinabee where he became active in VFW Post 7439, having served as their Commander in 2001-2002 and post historian for many years. His legacy to the post is the monument at the post home on S. Straits Hwy in Indian River, which he designed and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds for its construction. He wrote many articles for the Straitsland Resorter newspaper over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 244 on Mackinaw Island. Gordon was active in the community. He belonged to the Indian River Eagles Club. He served many years on the Board of Directors at the Senior Center in Cheboygan. He co-chaired the Cheboygan County Alzheimer's Support Group.
Cheboygan Daily Tribune
Monday, July 18, 2016
Gordon Graham, 93, of Topinabee, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan.
A funeral service was Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Topinabee Community Church. Pastor Michael Sanders officiated. Interment was at Burt-Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee with military honors.
Born in Fayette City, PA on November 22, 1922, he was the eighth of ten siblings to William and Jane L. (Harper) Graham. His grandparents James and Janet Graham came from Scotland to the United States in 1864. Gordon grew up in Westmoreland County, PA and graduated from Rostraver Twp. High School, class of 1940. He moved to Cleveland, OH seeking employment, where he found, not only a job, but also the love of his life June A. Morton. After sixty six years of marriage June preceded him in death on January 10, 2010.
He is survived by his children, Gordon (Nancy) Graham of Topinabee, Robin (James) Morr of Monroe, MI, Pamela (Thomas) Newcome of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Kevin (Laura) Graham, Christopher Graham and Patrick McCarthy; two step grandchildren, Anthony (LaDeana) Morr and Craig (Jennifer) Morr; eight great step grandchildren.
Gordon entered the US Army Air Corp in April, 1943 and while he was attending an Army School in Greely, CO he and June were married on Sept. 15, 1943. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to the 824th Bomb Squadron and he was shipped overseas, arriving in Italy as part of the 15th Air Force on or about April 3rd, 1944. From there his squadron flew missions to Northern Italy, Romania, Austria, Hungry Yugoslavia, France and Germany. Their efforts to end the war in Europe during this period was awarded seven Battle Stars and two Presidential Unit Citations.
When the war ended in Europe he was transferred to Casablanca, French Morocco, North Africa to become part of the Air Transport Command for several months and then back to the United States arriving in November, 1945. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1945 and returned to Cleveland. A few years later he joined the Air Force Reserve and spent a three year hitch with the 433 Troop Carrier Squadron.
In January 1946 he began what would be a thirty six years career with Johns-Manville. After several positions in the Cleveland District office he was transferred to Detroit, where he had a successful career in the Building Products Division till he retired in 1982.
In 1990 he moved to Topinabee where he became active in VFW Post 7439, having served as their Commander in 2001-2002 and post historian for many years. His legacy to the post is the monument at the post home on S. Straits Hwy in Indian River, which he designed and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds for its construction. He wrote many articles for the Straitsland Resorter newspaper over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 244 on Mackinaw Island. Gordon was active in the community. He belonged to the Indian River Eagles Club. He served many years on the Board of Directors at the Senior Center in Cheboygan. He co-chaired the Cheboygan County Alzheimer's Support Group.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Gordon Graham, 93, of Topinabee, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2016 at the Hospice House in Cheboygan.
A funeral service was Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Topinabee Community Church. Pastor Michael Sanders officiated. Interment was at Burt-Mullett Cemetery in Topinabee with military honors.
Born in Fayette City, PA on November 22, 1922, he was the eighth of ten siblings to William and Jane L. (Harper) Graham. His grandparents James and Janet Graham came from Scotland to the United States in 1864. Gordon grew up in Westmoreland County, PA and graduated from Rostraver Twp. High School, class of 1940. He moved to Cleveland, OH seeking employment, where he found, not only a job, but also the love of his life June A. Morton. After sixty six years of marriage June preceded him in death on January 10, 2010.
He is survived by his children, Gordon (Nancy) Graham of Topinabee, Robin (James) Morr of Monroe, MI, Pamela (Thomas) Newcome of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Kevin (Laura) Graham, Christopher Graham and Patrick McCarthy; two step grandchildren, Anthony (LaDeana) Morr and Craig (Jennifer) Morr; eight great step grandchildren.
Gordon entered the US Army Air Corp in April, 1943 and while he was attending an Army School in Greely, CO he and June were married on Sept. 15, 1943. Shortly thereafter he was assigned to the 824th Bomb Squadron and he was shipped overseas, arriving in Italy as part of the 15th Air Force on or about April 3rd, 1944. From there his squadron flew missions to Northern Italy, Romania, Austria, Hungry Yugoslavia, France and Germany. Their efforts to end the war in Europe during this period was awarded seven Battle Stars and two Presidential Unit Citations.
When the war ended in Europe he was transferred to Casablanca, French Morocco, North Africa to become part of the Air Transport Command for several months and then back to the United States arriving in November, 1945. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1945 and returned to Cleveland. A few years later he joined the Air Force Reserve and spent a three year hitch with the 433 Troop Carrier Squadron.
In January 1946 he began what would be a thirty six years career with Johns-Manville. After several positions in the Cleveland District office he was transferred to Detroit, where he had a successful career in the Building Products Division till he retired in 1982.
In 1990 he moved to Topinabee where he became active in VFW Post 7439, having served as their Commander in 2001-2002 and post historian for many years. His legacy to the post is the monument at the post home on S. Straits Hwy in Indian River, which he designed and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds for its construction. He wrote many articles for the Straitsland Resorter newspaper over the years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 244 on Mackinaw Island. Gordon was active in the community. He belonged to the Indian River Eagles Club. He served many years on the Board of Directors at the Senior Center in Cheboygan. He co-chaired the Cheboygan County Alzheimer's Support Group.
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