Harry (Hank) Graham

December 24, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. On Dec 24th, 2012 Harry (Hank to his family and friends) passed away peacefully, at home in Burnaby, B.C.

Hank was predeceased by parents Cora & Roy and by his brother John. He will be sadly missed by: his girlfriend “On” Waramat Danphayu of Bang Saen, Thailand; daughter Christine (Scott) Taylor of Winnipeg M.B.; daughter Stacey (Kim) Larsen of Richmond B.C.; son Patrick (Meghan) Graham of Vancouver B.C.; grandchildren: Maddy, James, Heather, Graeme; sister Sandi (Gary) Macdonald of Winnipeg, M.B.; sister Carol Graham of Winnipeg, M.B.; best friend Bruce Kusyk of Vancouver, B.C. and many extended family and friends in Canada and Thailand.

Family and friends in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Thailand lovingly remember & deeply miss Hank. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his generous and giving personality and his quiet ways. Hank was a member of the 25-year club at UBC & upon retiring enjoyed many trips to Thailand.

Cremation by request. Memorial in Thailand with friends January 17, 2013. A private memorial for family and close friends to be planned in Vancouver.

We will always love him and miss him dearly. XOXO

In Harry’s memory – donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation–BC Branch, 200-1212 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V6H 3V2.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.

Messages of Condolence

To Linda, Stacey, Patrick and families, I wish to pass on to you my condolences on the loss of Hank. May you remember the good times spent with him over the years. Sincerely, Louise Meville

- Louise Meville

All our sympathy to you Love Chuck and Debbie

- Debbie Pudlas

To Christine Stacy and Patrick and Linda We send ours sympathy's to you from us here It is a great shock for you to lose your Dad and we would like you all to know we are thinking of you Love Aunty Donna and Uncle John

- Aunty Donna Uncle John

Please accept my sincere condolences. I worked with Harry at UBC for a number of years; he was always both a valued co-worker and a good friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

- Bill Clark

My condolences to Harry's family. I hired Harry when he started working at UBC. Harry was a great guy and a fun employee. I haven't seen him for years but will always remember him as a great part of my team. Don Reid

- Don Reid

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living -Marcus Tullius Cicero

- Monthana and Paul-Marc Petrig-Buachaem

Very saddened by the news of Harry's passing. I worked many years with Harry at UBC. Worked many a midnite shift with him and hit a few restaurants with him at 4 in the morning. We were both from Winnipeg which gave us a bond living on the West Coast. Harry was a great guy. Thank God for FaceBook cuz it allowed me to catch up with him every once in a while the last few years. He will be missed. Craig Smith

- Craig Smith

I am deeply saddened at the news of Harry's passing. I worked with Harry for a lot of years at UBC, and I knew when I saw him, that he would always be good for a laugh. Harry was a great guy, and he will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to all of Harry's family and friends.

- Kulvinder Grewal

I too worked for many years with Harry in the Operations group at UBC; Harry was a kind, caring and sincere individual and I treasure the memories working with him. It was always an adventure , going back in the mainframe days and Harry played a big part in keeping things running smoothly ! My sincerest condolences to Harry's family and friends...he will be missed. Sincerely, ...Dave I-J

- Dave Indita-Jones

My sincere condolences to Harry's family and friends. He was a really good guy to work with. My kids knew him as Mr. Graham, the Pikachu guy. He will be greatly missed.

- Debbie Hoy

I had the pleasure of working with Harry for many years out here at UBC. And have many fond memories. He was a class act. All the way. So long Harry. Until we meet again.... Neil Twining

- Neil Twining

My sympathy to the family. In this life you don't find better people than Harry. Harry was one of the A-team at UBC. I am lost for words. I can still see Harry walking around in his white lab coat. We miss you Harry. -Dennis O'Reilly

- Dennis O'Reilly

Uncle Hank helped Paul & I start our life together out in BC. He let me move in with him while I got things settled. Then Paul & I got an apartment of our own (next door to his). We had some incredible times and created fantastic memories. You were there for me when I needed someone but didn't want to talk, you always knew the right thing to do or to just leave me alone. You were there for us when I had my Kidney Transplant (every day by bus all the way to the hospital to visit me!), when I graduated top of my class at VCC, when Paul & I had Adriahna & Maitias and so many more fantastic occasions. Although we moved back to Winnipeg a few years ago, you have never left our minds and our hearts. You were very important to the kids also - they have great memories of park visits, baseball games, dinners out with you and your crazy cat... :o) You will be so greatly missed, it's hard to express. Stacey, Kim, Patrick, Christine & Linda you are in our hearts during this difficult time. We send all of our love as well as hugs and kisses to you all. xoxo Much love, Missy, Paul, Adriahna & Maitias

- Michelle, Paul, Adriahna & Maitias Amsler

P.S. Please give my Dad a hug from me! xoxoxox

- Michelle Amsler

My most sincere condolences to Harry's Family. I had the pleasure of working with Harry for more than 25 years. He will be greatly missed.

- Mike Locilento

Harry was one of the "good guys" that made working at UBC's Computing Centre so much fun for so many years. I will miss you Harry!

- Ralph Sayle

I was saddened to read this. I didn't work directly with Harry but he was always such a gentleman to deal with when we had interaction at the UBC Computing Centre.

- Jerry Paulsen

Please accept my deepest condolences, Harry was a friend and mentor. He helped young me at the UBC computing center. Best of all we shared many night shifts, I loved when the shift was almost done and we would go for a well earned hearty UBC breakfast of eggs toast, hash browns and coffee. It was the best. Often I would drive Harry home in my crappy little red ‘76 Honda Civic I had bought for $2,500, we would chat and laugh. Harry was kind an non judgmental, I enjoyed his company. As a twenty something, I yapped and he just listened. Yes I did yap a lot back then. I loved his guidance and company. I miss miss him dearly. Thank you and Rest In Peace, my guide and mentor. Best of all Harry never judged me, I miss him. Sadiq Somjee

- Sadiq Somjee

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