Graham "Perk" Perkinson

Graham “Perk” Perkinson, 89 passed away December 2. He was born June 1, 1927 in Bedford, KY to Clellan and Lelah Craig Perkinson where he lived with his 14 brothers and sisters and 12 step brothers and sisters until joining the Army.

While stationed in Germany he met and married the love of his life Louise Wagner. Shortly after their marriage he was transferred to Fort Lewis, settling in Olympia, WA. After being honorably discharged Graham worked for the Olympia School District until his retirement as a facilities manager.

His free time was spent gardening, and sharing the fruits and vegetables of his labor with friends, family and fellow Gull Harbor Lutheran Church members. Another hobby was fishing along the Nisqually River, at Westport and Neah Bay, WA. He enjoyed sharing stories, and making others laugh.

Graham is greatly missed by his two daughters Brenda Nelson and Marie Johnson (John) of WA, his brother Lawrence Andrew of FL, brother-in-law Rudy Wagner (Linda) of WA, and sisters-in-law Finy Anderson and Heidy Bass of WA, 6 grandsons and multiple great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Snoopy. Graham was preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise, 25 Brothers and Sisters and daughter Linda.

Arrangements under the direction of Mills & Mills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Tumwater, WA.