Geanne Spanton Graham

Geanne Spanton Graham, age 84, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2014, in her home. She was born on August 8, 1929 at her parents home near Liberty Park, Salt Lake City. Her parents were Albert W. Spanton and Thelma E. Cook of Salt Lake City.

Geanne was the eldest of six children including: Glenn, Carol, Burt, John, and Dale Spanton. She married Alexander Miller Graham Jr., October 23, 1948, in Evanston, Wyoming. A Graduate of Granite High School Class of 1947, she worked as a bookkeeper for numerous contractors over the years. Geanne teamed up with her mother, other family members and friends in bowling competitions. She also enjoyed an occasional game of golf.

Geanne is survived by Alex and Ada Graham of East Patchogue, NY, Vickie Graham, Ellen Graham Kennedy, Dan Kennedy, Alexander Kennedy and Graham Kennedy of SLC, UT. Surviving siblings include: Carol and George Greco, Carol Spanton, Dale and Julie Spanton, and lifetime best friend Dorothy Lopez. She was predeceased in death by husband Alexander Graham. Siblings preceding her in death were Glenn and Donna Spanton, Burt Spanton, and John Spanton.

Her family would like to thank Silverado Hospice care for the compassionate care and support they have given to Geanne and her family.

A brief graveside service will be held Saturday, June 7 at 12:00 at Elysian Gardens Cemetery, 1075 East 4580 South. A celebration for Geanne will follow at the home of her daughter Ellen at 1636 East Millbrook Road (3610 south) Salt Lake City. Instead of flowers, please honor Geanne with a donation in her name to the Alzheimer's Association or Alzheimer's Society.

Messages to the family can be posted at: www.HolbrookMortuary.com