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Loretta Pauline Snavely Graham

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Birth	:	8 Dec 1933 Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2021 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7335000, -94.6597000
Description	:	Loretta P. Graham - age 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Omaha. Loretta, nicknamed "Tootie" for her catchy whistle, was born December 8, 1933, to Harold and Pauline Snavely. She grew up on a farm southwest of Pocahontas, Iowa. Loretta graduated from Pocahontas Public High School in 1951 and was 17 years old. She was so proud to share that she played Guard on the Girls Basketball team….and they went to State. During one game she whistled so loud trying to get the attention of... Read More	Loretta P. Graham - age 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Omaha. Loretta, nicknamed "Tootie" for her catchy whistle, was born December 8, 1933, to Harold and Pauline Snavely. She grew up on a farm southwest of Pocahontas, Iowa. Loretta graduated from Pocahontas Public High School in 1951 and was 17 years old. She was so proud to share that she played Guard on the Girls Basketball team….and they went to State. During one game she whistled so loud trying to get the attention of a teammate that the ref gave her a warning that she was competing with his whistle! After graduation she worked for E. T. Rosenberger at the Pocahontas County Court House for a year. Then, she and Jeanie Schonberger decided to travel to Texas to try their luck at working on a dude ranch: Parde Ranch. They learned many skills but also enjoyed the swimming in a natural pool, riding horses, and dealing with rattlesnakes! After 1 1/2 yrs., they set their sights on Oakland, CA. They worked as waitresses….and met their future husbands, who were stationed at the Air Force Base, at dances they attended. She married Robert Graham on Valentine's Day……and they had 4 children, Janis, Tom, Keith, and Roger. The Air Force took them to Europe for 3 years. Janis was born in France. Returning from Europe, they set up a home in Omaha, NE. Loretta became active in Holy Angels and St. Bernard's parishes. She played on adult basketball leagues. Then in 1963, Bob's job took them to Santa Barbara, CA. There she joined the Old Mission Parish; participating in Legion of Mary- making rosaries and taking care of ill parishioners. She also played the guitar for their young people's mass. She, too, worked as a receptionist at Bishop Garcia Diego High School and then a dental office. She always missed "home" in Iowa and finally returned in 1974. She began a job as Social Editor for the Pocahontas Record Democrat. In 1981, she moved to Omaha to be close to her daughter. She worked various secretarial jobs for Temp agency and was led to ENOA. There she visited the home bound. She loved to deliver care for over 10 years. In 2007, Bob Graham died. Her hobbies were gardening, bowling, reading, caring for her grandkids, and especially dancing. Peony Park was a favorite spot. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; Pauline and Harold Snavely and her brothers; Arthur and Robert Snavely. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Evelyn (Robert) Snavely; brother-in-law, Lowell (Dee) Meier; daughter Jan (David) Peters; sons, Tom (Maryann) Graham, Keith, and Roger Graham; 8 Grandchildren: Doug (Lauren) Peters, Dr. Greg (fiancé Becky Mathine) Peters, Dan (Marisol) Peters, Dr. Chris (Meg) Peters and Corey and Alanna Graham. She has 6 great-grandchildren, many cousins, nephews, nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to House of Hope Alzheimer's Care or the Nebraska Humane Society.

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Loretta Pauline Snavely Graham's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did Loretta Pauline Snavely Graham death?
Loretta Pauline Snavely Graham death on 17 Oct 2021 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.7335000
Longitude: -94.6597000

Family Members:

Parent

Harold DeVere Snavely

(1909 - 1960)

Pauline Ludmila Kraska Snavely

(1911 - 2004)

Spouse

Sgt Robert Eugene “Bob” Graham

(1931 - 2007)

Siblings

Robert Emanuel “Bob” Snavely

(1931 - 2019)

Arthur DeVere “Art” Snavely

(1935 - 2011)

Children

David Bryan Graham

(1956 - 1956)

Diana Kay Graham

(1961 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

2. Summit Hill Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7315000, -94.6595000

3. Grant Township Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -94.6996994

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6342010, -94.6188965

5. Washington Cemetery
Havelock, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8363250, -94.7091440

6. Evangelical Covenant Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6165720, -94.6803640

7. Elfsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6169014, -94.6875000

8. Swedish Mission Bethany Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6138992, -94.6774979

9. Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055300, -94.5202500

10. Saint Margarets Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8164978, -94.5307465

11. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6176000, -94.5893500

12. Palmer Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6166992, -94.5894012

13. Powhatan Cemetery
Plover, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8557396, -94.5801773

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Gilmore City, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7332993, -94.4672012

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6268997, -94.5205994

16. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

17. Marble Valley Cemetery
Gilmore City, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7458850, -94.4430150

18. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

19. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

20. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

21. Old Rolfe Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403511, -94.4764175

22. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

23. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5558014, -94.6889038

24. Union Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5539017, -94.6789017