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Diane Graham, 82 of Brighton, passed away Jan. 10 at her home. 

Memorial services were at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home Jan. 15. A private burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery Jan. 18, where she was laid to rest with her beloved husband Roy. The Rev. Joel Kershaw of Brighton United Methodist Church officiated. 

Diane was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Braddock, Pa., where she lived with her mother and two sisters until she was 9. For health reasons, she moved to Monroeville, Pa., with her aunt and uncle until she married the love of her life, Roy Graham, Feb. 26, 1954. They moved to New York in 1959 and then to Colorado in 1963, where they remained until their deaths.

Diane led a life of servitude by serving God, her family and many friends. 

Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years. 

She is survived by her two sisters, Laura Dining and Thelma (Sis) Mendola; her son, David (Angie); their four children Brady (Meghan), Brianna, Jeanna and Alex (Schawna); her great-grandson Lukus; and her faithful min-pin, Hansy. 

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Rick and Laurie Bell for their unconditional love and support for both Roy and Diane and to Compassionate Hospice Care for their spirit of caring while emphasizing comfort, dignity and respect. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Brighton United Methodist Church, 625 S. Eighth Ave., Brighton 80601. 

Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.