Carl Robert Graham, 58

Carl Robert Graham, 58, of Vail, Ariz., and formerly of Wallace, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Carl was born June 29, 1965, in Wallace, Idaho, to Cleatis and Irene (Kinnick) Graham.

Carl graduated from Wallace High School in 1984. He married the love of his life, Tina Jemmings, in Elko, Nev., in 1998. Carl’s career was in the mining industry. It spanned various mining companies and mines all over the USA and even various countries, most recently for Redpath at the Hermso Mine in Patagonia, Ariz., as Project Manager Master Sinker Underground Shaft division. Carl took tremendous pride in his mining career and did an outstanding job! Carl and Tina moved to Arizona in August of 2022 after spending a few winters in various cities throughout Arizona. 

Carl was a diehard Raiders fan who tried VERY hard to rub that off on his children but never succeeded! He would brag about the trip that he and his mother took to Oakland for a weekend and were able to attend one of their games. Carl was also a huge NASCAR fan. Carl and his wife, Tina, enjoyed going to live races together across the country, including Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago and Kansas City. He had even brought his daughter, Cendra, to a couple of the races with them. Carl enjoyed camping and loved to bring along the grandkids. Carl loved riding in his Can-Am with Tina, family, and friends. On those Can-Am trips, he definitely started the mile club! Carl loved to take vacations with Tina and his family to Cabo San Lucas, Maui, Cancun, the Oregon coast and Isla Mujeres. Carl also enjoyed hunting. He was a devoted family man and always put them first.

Carl is survived by his loving wife, Tina; his children, Bethanie (Larry) Pierce of Moxee, Wash., Cendra Graham of Vail, Ariz.; Kevin (Brenda) Milan of Wilcox, Ariz.; and Brandon (Elizabeth) Ryser of Hayden, Idaho; his grandchildren, Carson, Maggie Mae, Cheyanne Marie, Keatinn, Jonah, Jack, Jordan, Juawane and Caleyjoe; his mother, Irene Graham of Osburn, Idaho; his sister, Connie (Randy) Leetch; father-in-law, Napo Jemmings Sr.; and his two dogs, Addie Bear and Avery. Carl is preceded in death by his father, Cleatis Graham, and his mother-in-law, Nova Jemmings.

A celebration of life of Carl’s life will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Wallace Elks Club (419 Cedar St. Wallace, ID 83873) A reception will follow. Carl’s family has asked that you share your memories and stories of Carl as this will be an open mic format. 

Memories of Carl and messages of condolence may be shared with his family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Graham family with arrangements.