Rand Leal Graham

Rand Leal Graham, 49, of Portland died February 15. A remembrance gathering will be held Thursday February 19 at 11 am at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Chaplain Sally Weins officiating.

Rand was born to Leal and Bonnie Graham in La Grande on August 15, 1954. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1972, and attended Oregon State University.

He worked for his parents Christmas Tree Farm in the Grande Ronde Valley, and held jobs in Alaska, Seattle, and the Portland area.

Rand loved traveling, especially to Alaska where he enjoyed the beauty, rugged geography, and the genuine nature of the people. He enjoyed reading, and had a particular fascination with science and science fiction.

Survivors include his parents and three sisters: Nancy Jensen of Yakima, Mauri Seehawer of Pendleton, and Suzy Cole of Baker City.

Memorials can be made to Shriner's Hospital in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande.