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Beth Elaine McCleerey Graham

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Birth	:	29 Aug 1927 Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 2011 Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0057983, -96.2577972
Description	:	BETH ELAINE GRAHAM was born August 29,1927, to Rowland and Faye (Wildman) McCleerey on a Thurston County farm near Rosalie, Nebraska. She passed away June 2, 2011, at Hospice House of Spokane in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 83 years. Beth attended Parks Grade School and graduated Valedictorian from Decatur High School in 1944. She went on to attend Wayne State College receiving a teaching certificate in 1945 and taught school at Divide Center and Plainview, Nebraska and in other schools throughout the state. On August 22, 1949, Beth and Theodore "Ted" Stanley Graham were united in marriage. Throughout the... Read More	BETH ELAINE GRAHAM was born August 29,1927, to Rowland and Faye (Wildman) McCleerey on a Thurston County farm near Rosalie, Nebraska. She passed away June 2, 2011, at Hospice House of Spokane in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 83 years. Beth attended Parks Grade School and graduated Valedictorian from Decatur High School in 1944. She went on to attend Wayne State College receiving a teaching certificate in 1945 and taught school at Divide Center and Plainview, Nebraska and in other schools throughout the state. On August 22, 1949, Beth and Theodore "Ted" Stanley Graham were united in marriage. Throughout the years they lived in various towns in Nebraska, due to her husband's profession as Superintendent of Schools. His career changes later took them to live in McLean, Virginia, Bowie, Maryland, and San Diego, California. In 1983 they returned home to Nebraska. Beth spent her last 4 years in Spokane, Washington. Her faith in God was uppermost in her life. She would help others before helping herself, showing love and concern for her family, friends and all she met. While in California, she was a member of the Paradise Hill Southern Baptist Church. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Lyons, Nebraska, where she was a deacon, elder, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Beth fulfilled a lifelong dream at the age of 50 when she received her LVN Degree in Nursing from San Diego City College. She was employed as a private nurse for many years. Beth enjoyed singing and writing. Several of her writings were published and for many years she wrote "Chats with Beth" column for the Lyons Mirror Sun.During her life she also enjoyed the joy of plant life and the company of animals. She loved to be in the presence of beautiful flowers and tend to them, and it could be said that her Chinese pug Midget was one of her most intimate companions. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ted Graham and brother, Curtis Duane McCleerey.Survivors include her three children, Terree Graham of Decatur, Beth Ann ( Robert) Fairfax of Spokane, WA, Timothy Shawn (Marlene) Graham of Lyons; brother, Leon McCleerey of Seattle, WA; sister, Patricia Anderson of Walthill, NE, sister-in-law, Cleo McCleerey of Lyons; six grandchildren, Jonathon, Christopher (Ashley) and Anthony Fairfax, Matt (Samantha)Graham, Ashley Graham, Amanda (TJ) Beacom, four great grandchildren, Clementine Fairfax, Sara Beth Graham, Kaliyah and Jackson Beacom; nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, June 10, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons, Nebraska. VISITATION: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 5 – 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. Visitation will also be held Friday at the church one hour prior to the service at the church. INTERMENT: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Nebraska

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Beth Elaine McCleerey Graham's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Decatur, Burt County, USA.
When did Beth Elaine McCleerey Graham death?
Beth Elaine McCleerey Graham death on 2 Jun 2011 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 42.0057983
Longitude: -96.2577972

Family Members:

Parent

Rowland McCleerey

(1901 - 1989)

Faye I Wildman McCleerey

(1903 - 1979)

Spouse

Theodore Stanley Graham

(1920 - 1985)

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1. Hillcrest Cemetery
Decatur, Burt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0057983, -96.2577972

2. Holy Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9953003, -96.2994003

3. Gilpin Cemetery
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6. Yellow Smoke Cemetery
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7. Golden Spring Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9410300, -96.2296300

8. Advent Cemetery
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9. Harrison Cemetery
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10. Onawa City Cemetery
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12. Hite Cemetery
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13. Umo Ho Tribal Cemetery
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14. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9263992, -96.0994034

15. Grace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8731003, -96.3657990

16. Whiting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1483002, -96.1453018

17. Lyons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9449997, -96.4644012

18. Presbyterian Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1564100, -96.3503300

19. Silver Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8400002, -96.2885971

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8933600, -96.4443800

21. Fairview-Albaton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1880989, -96.2897034

22. Arizona Community Cemetery
Arizona, Burt County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8144800, -96.1432600

23. Kennebec Crossing Cemetery
Kennebec, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0973863, -95.9921487

24. Tekamah Cemetery
Tekamah, Burt County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7868996, -96.2300034