Kathleen Ellen Graham, 75 years old, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018, at her home in Oceanside, California, surrounded by close family. After a difficult battle with cancer, Kathleen was finally healed in heaven due to her faith in Jesus Christ.
Kathleen was born on October 25, 1942, the daughter of Joseph and Pia Muzyka.
Kathleen was a gifted seamstress and crafter, who enjoyed spending time in her sewing room creating beautiful clothing for her children and grandchildren. Kathleen loved sharing her handmade treasures as gifts for any occasion. She also made wedding dresses for two of her daughters and numerous hand crafted dresses for her granddaughters. She has also left a legacy of beautiful quilts for her grandchildren to treasure forever.
Kathleen graduated from Fontana High School in 1959. And in 1960, Kathleen married Ronald James Rokusek, and they had four children: Teresa, Ron, Jennifer and Allison. When her husband, Ronald, passed away unexpectedly in 1979, she held her family together with strength and love which she always demonstrated in times of difficulty.
In 1985, Kathleen married Charles Stuart Graham. Kathleen and Charles celebrated their 32 anniversary on December 8, 2017.
Kathleen was always focused on her family. Her help and support has been constant in the lives of Teresa, Ron, Jennifer and Allison. Even during her illness, she was concerned about others rather than herself.
She will be greatly missed and forever loved. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Charles Graham, as well as her four children, Teresa Letarte, Ron Rokusek, Jennifer Semenza, and Allison Kosty. Kathleen also leaves behind her two step sons, Charlie and Jeremy, along with her 13 grandchildren, and one great grandson. Kathleen will be missed by many other relatives and friends, including her mother, Pia Muzyka, her brother Mark Muzyka, and sister-in-law, Billie Muzyka and numerous nieces and nephews.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
