Graison Gregory Albrecht

Graison G. Albrecht, 40, of La Grande, died Nov. 26. A service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Friendship Center.

Graison was born May 23, 1969, to Gregory and Mary Lou (Ashby) Albrecht in Baker City. He graduated from Baker High School in 1987 and went on to graduate from OSU in biology and pharmacy. Those who knew Graison say he was a gifted pharmacist in his ability to relate to people.

He married Kristie Grove Dec. 18, 1993.

Those who knew Graison said his children, Hayden and Avery Albrecht, were the light of his life. They enjoyed numerous sports and outdoor activities together. Graison was involved in their lives as teacher, father and friend. He loved attending sports events, cheering in the stands, but most often, he was found throwing pitches, shooting baskets or participating in pingpong showdowns. He devoted his free time to keeping his children busy with family fun.

Graison loved the outdoors and had many hobbies including hunting, mushrooming, arrowheading, kayaking, biking and hiking. He loved music, especially the Dave Matthews Band, and traveled to far-away places to hear them play, most recently New Orleans. Graison loved to travel to new places and once disappeared for hours exploring the ocean floor in Maui.

He is survived by his wife, Kristie of La Grande; children, Hayden and Avery of La Grande; parents, Gregory and Mary Lou Albrecht of Lewiston, Idaho; grandmother, Esther Albrecht of Baker City; brother, Tyson Albrecht of Walla Walla; several aunts and uncles; several cousins; and other relatives.

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