ELDON JOHN GRAF of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Helen Graf, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012 at the age of 77 years.

Eldon was born in Watts AB on April 18, 1935 and raised in the community of Donalda, AB. He was a man of many talents but his main passion was music, specifically playing the steel guitar. He even built one of his own at a young age. He played with many bands throughout his life, up until his passing. He loved to camp with friends and family and use his humour to entertain everyone. Before retiring in 2000, he worked for the City of Lethbridge where he never missed a day of work. Despite any hardships, he always found a way to provide for his family. He was a hard-working, honest man who loved deeply.

Besides his loving wife Helen, Eldon is survived by his daughter Sue, son Blaine (Jeannie), and grandchildren Ian MacKenzie, Dustin MacKenzie, Joshua Rhindress, Austrian Graf-Douglas (Ray), and Sarah Magson. He also leaves behind sisters Diane Page and Judy MacDonald (Danny); sisters-in-law Marilyn Edgar, Rose Anne Gilmour (Alan), Linda Hamilton (Brad) and Marilyn Salisbury; brothers Ken Lissack (Yvonne) and Lorne Holladay (Marie); brothers-in-law Gary Stanvick and Dave Edgar; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Eldon is predeceased by his parents, his daughter Wendy, brother Dale Holladay, sister Lucille Stanvick, brother-in-law Ken Edgar, and sister-in-law Diane Edgar.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00 and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, with Pastor Wes Midgett, officiating.

Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500 Stn. S., Edmonton, AB, T6E 6K2.