Daniel "Dan" Joe Graham

Mr. Daniel "Dan" Joe Graham passed away on December 24, 2014 in Haymarket, VA surrounded by his family. Dan was born to the late Charles Leo and Violet Marie (nee Walden) Graham in Beech Grove, Indiana, but spent his childhood in San Diego, California. He enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF) upon his high school graduation in 1960 and while he was trained as a cryptologic communications specialist, he spent most of his enlistment traveling the world and playing baseball for the USAF. After separating from the Air Force, Dan returned to San Diego where he married Jacquelin "Jacquie" Bernice Graham (nee Krail) who he had met while in the 2nd grade. He went on to receive his Associates degree from Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA and worked for Electronic Data Systems (EDS) as an Executive Vice President until his retirement. Dan was many things to many people - friend, neighbor, bridge player, avid golfer, lover of all things peanut butter - but above all, he embodied what it meant to be a true family man. It was in his family that he took the greatest pride and would do absolutely anything for them. Growing up, he coached both sons' sports teams as well as chaperoned numerous band trips, and later in life, was a constant fixture at his granddaughters' ballet recitals. But if you ever needed to find Dan, he could always be found at the side of his best friend and soulmate, Jacquie. Dan was a doer who changed the lives of everyone he met; he was never flashy or arrogant, but refused to stand by and accept the status quo as the norm. His legacy lives on through his family; he is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Jacquie, children, Brian (Donna, deceased) of Frederick, MD and Kevin (Joanna) of Arlington, VA, granddaughters Kathryn and Caroline Graham of Frederick MD, siblings Dianne Drumm (nee Graham) and David (Cherie) Graham, and 4 nieces and nephews. Memorial services will include a visitation on Monday, December 29 2014 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110, 703-257-6028). The funeral service will be Tuesday, December 30 2014 at 11:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (8213 Linton Hall Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155, 571-222-7106). Following the service, the family will be hosting a luncheon at the Heritage Hunt Clubhouse (6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155) starting at 12:30pm to continue the celebration of his life. In order to have an accurate headcount, please send an email to kevinwg0351@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Flowers can be sent to the Pierce Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Notre Dame in the following manner: Please mail your check (payable to the University of Notre Dame) to: Jamery S. Barry Assistant Director, Development Donor Services University of Notre Dame 1100 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 Please include the following information with your donations: “Donation made in the name of Daniel Joe Graham (deceased), survived by his wife Jacquelin Graham (13890 Chelmsford Dr. #102, Gainesville, VA 20155).”

Daniel "Dan" Joe Graham

January 27, 1942 - December 24, 2014