GRAHAM, David Neil 1956-2018

GRAHAM, REDDICK, BEAL, DROSTE

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:20

Services:
Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home, 1519 West Fourth Street, Waterloo

Cemetery: (not provided)

Biography--

David Neil Graham, 61, died on February 20, 2018, in Waterloo, Iowa. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on August 11, 1956, son of Donald and Shirley Reddick Graham.

David was a 1974 graduate of East High School. He married his wife, Dawn, on September 24, 1988.

He managed The Sound Room & Red’s CB for more than 30 years until its closing in 2010. Most recently, Dave worked at Beal’s Sheet Metal alongside his wife, brother-in-law and nephew.

He loved spending time with his family and playing with his five grandsons. He loved all types of racing, going fishing, and spending time with his dog, Bailee.

Survived by: His wife, Dawn (Beal) Graham, four daughters: Emily (Mike) Christensen, Kelsie (Mike) Swisher, Ashley (Justin) Reed, and Jamie Graham; His five grandsons: Nick, Zander, and Ben Christensen; Jackson Reed; and Graham Swisher; His brother Dan (Robin) Graham, sisters Sheila (Ray) Douglas and Susie Bennett, and mother-in-law, LaVerne "Vernie" Beal.

Preceded in death by: his mother and father, Donald and Shirley (Reddick) Graham; father-in-law, Paul Beal; his aunt and uncle, June and Red Droste, their son, Rich, as well as many other cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.

Dave had the biggest heart and was the most caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His family will never have to doubt how much he loved them.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Home website