Graham R. Edward

Graham R. Edward, 75, died at home on November 9, 2015 in Cheyenne, WY. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. There will be no services. Donations can be made to the animal shelter of choice. He was born to Charles and Christina Edward on May 5, 1940 in Sarnia, Canada. Jobs were scarce so he came to the United States on a green card. He enlisted in the US Airforce in 1958 and was stationed at Sheppard AFB Texas for training. After a brief stay in Viet Nam he came to be stationed at Francis E Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. Graham was released from active duty on October 2, 1962 and went to reservist and served until October2, 1964, where he was honorably discharged. Graham became a US citizen on May 8th 1996 and loved being in the USA. He was employed as a truck driver for various companies, the longest being for Allied Moving starting in 1965. After his retirement of 50 years he was employed at Jolly Rodgers, enjoying his job there immensely. Once he knew you he never forgot you. Graham loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and gardening. Ed and LaVerne wintered in Yuma, AZ with their pets. Graham is survived by his longtime companion, LaVerne, daughters; Denise Austin and her son Matt, Margaret Rogers and son KC and daughter Kaitlyn, stepdaughter; Candice (Candy) Erickson and son, Chad and two grandchildren. He is also survived by LaVerne’s children, Kim Ruff and her children Coltyn, Hannah, Paige, and Lance Beedy, Kevin (Rachel) Ruff and son Tavien, Christopher (Jennifer) Webb, and many cousins and friends. Ed traveled the States and Canada, and made many friends; he will not be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles.