Charles R. Graham

Was born February 14, 1928, in a very small West Virginia town of Harman. The first few years of his life he lived with his grandparents. He was the oldest one of six children, four boys and two girls.
When he was 18, he lost his Mother. Since all of his siblings were under age, they were sent to other relatives to live. Being alone he signed up with the Heifer organization to work as one of the seagoing cowboys after World War II that delivered animals to war torn countries.
After returning back to his home with no work available, he was hired by Davy tree company in Ohio. After training, there was a need for workers in Denver. He wanted to see the West, so he and a buddy came to Denver. He and his buddy stayed at a rooming house where the owner took him under her wing and taught him social skills.
While working at Davy's, he decided to enlist in the Army.
After basic training, he was sent to Japan. When the war broke out in Korea, he was sent there. While in Korea, he was wounded and sent back to the states. He had the choice of hospitals in the states and he chose Fitzsimmons because his friend at the rooming house.
When he was able to get around, he and his buddies would stop at a small dairy and restaurant on Colfax and Havana where he met Anne. After being sent to Great Lakes for additional medical treatment he returned to Denver. He was discharged from service and was hired by the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in security.
He and Anne were married in 1955 and in December 1956, they welcomed twin girls to their family.
He was a fifty year member of Liberty Lodge #134, AF &AM and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
He was an avid fisherman, and after Anne was tried of being a fisherman's widow, In 1960, they started their cabin which they still own. Their daughters and grandchildren have spent many days at the cabin plus many other children that have wonderful memories of the "cabin".
He leaves a wonderful beloved 1947 pickup truck which he had restored.
In 1977, was a memorable year when
he had his first heart attack and they moved to Aurora.
In 1985, he retired and took up golf which he enjoyed with his golfing buddies.
He and Anne traveled quite extensively, traveling to over 30 countries. Their last trip was to Cuba.
He leaves behind his wife, Anne, daughter, Sharon and three grandchildren, Brandon (Amber),Danny, and Shannon
We know he is now with his other daughter, Karon.