Oma Alberta Graham's Obituary
Oma Alberta Graham was born on February 19, 1909 in Summerville, OR. to Birt & Nellie Chandler Slack.
She died at her daughters home in St. Helens on November 21, 2003 at the age of 94.
She attended Mollala Hi School, she married Wilo on June 4, 1930 in Vancouver, WA., they lived in Battle Ground, WA. until 1990 when she moved to St. Helens because of her blindness. Wilo preceded her in death in 1976.
She was a homemaker, concert pianist-taught her children as well as other children to play the piano, prolific reader, avid gardener and lifelong member of the Seventh-Day Adventist church.
She is survived by 3 sons: Duane Graham of Vernonia, OR.; Garnard Graham of Battleground, WA.; Lawrence Graham of Goldendale, WA.; Daughter: Marjorie Burbee of St. Helens, OR.; Sister: Fleta Barnhill of Moses Lake, WA.; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Oma Sharon Rawson on 4/5/86.
Viewing & Visitation: 12-5 Monday & 9-12 Tuesday at Columbia Funeral Home-St. Helens.
Graveside service & interment: Wilson Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, WA. on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 2:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Angels Broadcasting Network.
Columbia Funeral Home-Directors-St. Helens
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