Steven Paul Graham, 61, of Independence, MO passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 2, 2020. A private family ceremony will take place at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Monday June 8, 2020.
Steve was born on September 1, 1958 to Peter J. Graham, Sr. and Mary (Albrecht). Being a life long area resident, he attended St. Stephens Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School (‘77) in Independence, MO. “Didn’t matter if they were a jock or nerd”, they said he treated them equally.
Baseball was a very important part of Steve's life from a young boy to a grown man. His love for the game was passed on to his children and grandchildren alike. He coached a T-Ball team called Stingers which consisted of four grandchildren and seven children of friends from work. They would run on to the field buzzing away until they reached their position. Teams Steve played for included Wilson Stoddard, Montgomery Wards, Sheil Funeral Home and Gateway. Teams Steve Coached included, A’s, McDaniel Excavating, Blackman Funeral Home, Kelly’s Bakery, UNICO, Michel Tech and Stingers. Steve also umpired Baseball games and refereed Basketball games. Friends of Steve who also coached would ask him to talk with their players and give them instruction on the fundamentals of Baseball and life.
Steve (Big Papa) worked for Harvesters Community Food Network. His career with Harvesters began as a driver in 2004. In 2006, he transitioned to Inventory Data Coordinator, in 2010 he began his last position as a Transportation Dispatch Supervisor. Both Steve and his wife, Jo Ann retired from Harvesters in July of 2018.
Steve loved spending time at Mom and Dad’s, it ranged from special holidays to the famous Taco dinners or playing cards. He was loved by many nieces and nephews, when he arrived they were sure to yell “Uncle Deve in the house!” Steve also loved to take his beautiful wife dancing and they could dance!
Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Graham (Cornejo); two daughters: Micaela Graham (Robert McLaughlin) of Independence, MO and Christiana Hutson (Kevin) of Kansas City, MO; four sons: Pete Campos of Independence, MO, Joseph Maya (Seene) of Olathe, KS, Larry Maya (Becki) of Independence, MO and John Maya of Kansas City, MO. Steve also leaves behind his three brothers and two sisters: Peter Graham, Jr. of Edwards MO, Ron Graham of Independence, MO, Cathy Copenhaver of Grain Valley, MO, Karen Greer of Independence, MO, Tom Graham (Anita) of Grain Valley, MO and Dave Graham (Yoli Salinas) of Independence MO. Also left to cherish his memory are 20 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.
The mass will be live streamed and may be viewed on Fr. Kendall Kitterlin's Facebook page.
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