Gaylene Elaine Graff

May 17, 1946 – March 10, 2011

MURTAUGH—Gaylene Graff, 64, passed away from complications of diabetes on Thursday March 10, 2011 at St. Luke’s MVRMC with family by her side.

Gaylene was born on May 17, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Edwin Gier and Alice Mae Tverdy. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Twin Falls High School. In 1964, Gaylene married Paige Byce with whom she had three children to whom she devoted her life. In 1992, Gaylene married the love of her life, Dan Graff, who was a devoted husband and best friend. With this unity she gained three more children whom she dearly loved.

Gaylene worked many years at Harris Moran and Rogers Seed companies, as well as the Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course where she developed many friendships that she cherished. In retirement, Gaylene enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and attending her grandchildren’s events. Gaylene helped organize and prepare food for the Burley Armory National Guard Christmas dinner for numerous years. Gaylene had fond memories of the Kimberly High School Booster Club and loved attending her children’s sports and activities. In addition to being a loving mother, Gaylene was the family organizer and made sure everyone knew their task for family events and holidays.

Gaylene was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Larry Gier, and her stepson John Graff. Gaylene is survived by her husband Dan Graff, sister Sharyn (Tom) Hopkins, and brother David (Yvonne) Gier; and her three children—Kim Pullin (Kyle Chapin), Dustina Becker (David), and Brandon Byce (Jodi). She also leaves behind her father-in-law Barney Graff and Dan’s two children Greg (LeeAnn) Graff and Chatti (Kelly) Musick; sixteen grandchildren —Ariel and Remington Pullin; Jade, Jason, and Josie Byce; Dawson Becker; Mercedes and Miranda Ross; Makenzie, Taylor, Casei, Harley, and Patrick Graff; Kory and Jacob Tesch; and Destiny Breland; —extended family, friends and her beloved dog Miracle.

All that knew her will miss Gaylene’s charm and whimsical personality. Family would like to give special thanks to her medical providers for their care and support.

A celebration of Gaylene’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 at White Mortuary, 136 4th Avenue East in Twin Falls, with burial at the Sunset Memorial Park to follow.