Obituary of Alf Grahn

Mr. Alf Edwin Grahn of Camrose, formerly of Hay Lakes, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Alf was born on December 20, 1927 on the farm in the Hay Lakes District. He was one of eight children born to Hilmer and Caroline. The family grew up on the homestead and in 1949 Alf bought the farm from his father. He married Else Brit and had one son, Dwayne. Else died at an early age and Alf continued farming until 1975. At that time he sold the farm, moved to Camrose and worked on house construction. He met Connie and they were married in 1979. They enjoyed travelling, camping and fishing, and their dog Buffy. Connie and Alf had a daily ritual of meeting friends for coffee. Alf was the last of Hilmer and Caroline's children to survive, but he leaves behind many relatives and friends. Alf is survived by his two step children, Shirley Knull and Wayne Dux, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alf was predeceased by his wives Else and Connie; son Dwayne; five brothers, Oscar, Edgar, Ted, Clifford and Art; and two sisters Ellen Rogstad and Alice Skalin. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Eriksson officiating. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one's choice.