Kris R. Graham

Kris R. Graham PLEASANT VIEW – Kris Robins Graham, 43, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at his home in Pleasant View of A.L.S., surrounded by his family and friends. He was born November 20, 1964 in Ogden, a son of Lee H. Graham and Sheril Robins. He graduated from Weber High School and attended Weber State College. Kris married his best friend and the love of his life, Wendy Allen, on May 20, 1988 in Lake Tahoe, California. Following their marriage, they moved to California where Kris was introduced to running. His first marathon was the San Francisco Marathon. He also completed the “Shark Test” swim from Alcatraz. Kris and Wendy had two children, a son Jake, and a daughter, Kelsie, whom he loved to put in the baby jogger and take out on his training runs. Kris was full of life and his endless energy inspired so many family and friends that whatever they were doing, whether it was a tri-athlete event, fishing, or skiing, it was all about how much fun you could have and how hard you laughed, that made it all worthwhile. Kris was a wonderful father and so proud of his children who were the light of his life. He loved to coach his kids in sports and was very involved with their schooling. Kris was an avid gardener who loved to work in his yard. He loved the outdoors and appreciated the beauty in all of nature. His passion was running in the hills and skiing in the mountains. He loved the friends he made, both old and new, at every running event he attended. He was most proud of his 100 mile race, the Western States 100. Kris dealt with his disease with the same strength it takes to be a tri-athlete. His determination to not let it get him down, discipline to keep exercising as much as possible, and the inner drive to help his family for their future, will never be forgotten. Surviving are his wife, Wendy, and two children, Jake and Kelsie. Also surviving are his parents, Lee (Mary Ellen) Graham and Sheril (Jerry) Haddon, two brothers, Larry (Teri) Graham and Jasson (Holly) Ackett, and two sisters, Shirlee (Kevin) Hill and Trina (Tommy) Brown. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beth, and his grandparents. The family expresses special thanks for the loving care by Megan, Amy, and Mindy, of Pinnacle Hospice. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. Family will meet friends at the mortuary on Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to ALSA.org or Augiesquest.com. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com