Jack V. Grah's Obituary
Jack V. Grah was born August 23, 1930, in Percy Illinois to Flora and Harry Grah and passed away 2/17/2023 in Tacoma Wa. He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia (Faye) Grah on July 3rd, 2022, daughter Marcie, granddaughter Shawn, great grandson Stephan, his parents, and many siblings. He is survived by his children Karen, Roger (Patricia), Jacqueline (Daryl), Vanessa (Dan), Elizabeth (Kelly), Jeffrey (Jolee), and Wesley (Kari). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, his sisters Dorothy Willis, Phyllis Damron and many nieces, nephews, and cousins
He was a member of the US Air Force and then went to work for Northwest Orient Airlines first as an engineer and then as a pilot until his retirement in 1990. He was active with church activities and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church since 1958. He was also an active member of the Northwest Tacoma Kiwanis club in Tacoma for many years where he held different offices and participated in many projects for children.
Graveside service will be on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at 11:30 am at Mt. View Funeral Home in Lakewood Wa. Church service will be on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Tacoma Wa. All are welcome to attend both celebrations of his life.
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