Ronald C. Graham

1948 - 2015

Ronald C. Graham obituary, 1948-2015, Sanford, FL

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

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Altamonte Springs, Florida

Ronald Graham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

Ronald “Ron” C. Graham, 66, of Sanford, FL passed away on March 21, 2015. He was the son of the late Millard and Wynell Graham of Jacksonville, Florida and was born on April 23, 1948. Ron worked in engineering primarily in the healthcare field. He was a member of the NFPA and was very skilled and knowledgeable in his line of work. He took his work seriously, but knew how to have fun. Ron and his wife, Shelley, enjoyed 36 wonderful years of marriage together. During their time together, they traveled to many places and made many wonderful memories. He and Shelley had a special place in their hearts for cats, especially Bear, Cubby, and Fiona. Besides his cats, Ron had many other interests, including football, fishing, and NASCAR, as well as grilling and spending time by the pool. All those who knew Ron respected him for his good nature and good work ethic, and he was very well-liked. He will be missed, but never forgotten, by those who knew and loved him.



Ron is survived by his wife, Shelley; his son, Scott Graham (Krickett); his daughter Wendy Graham; his brothers Gary Graham (Elisabeth), Bucky Graham (April), and Ray Graham (Jill); his sisters Kathy Graham (Tommy) and Lennie Graham; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.



A Gathering celebrating Ron’s life will be held on April 25, 2015 from 1-4pm at Baldwin Fairchild East Altamonte, in the Uptown Hall, at 994 E Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Please come prepared to share your favorite stories of Ron, as Shelley would love to hear them all.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando in memory of Ron’s love for his cats.



Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Baldwin Fairchild East Altamonte, a Dignity Memorial Provider.

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April 27, 2015

Neal Boothe

Shelley-
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. If there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to call me anytime.

I learned a lot from Ron over the years. I'm fortunate to have worked with him for so many years.

April 23, 2015

Mike Gibson

Ron was not a person who could be easily labeled or categorized. I consider him to be a good friend. Ron and I spent a lot of time on a lot of HMA projects together. To the point that I had to answer his phone a couple times, "Ron Graham's office", because I had handed a call on my phone to him--and Shelley was the caller telling me we "were spending entirely too much time together!" We both agreed we'd rather be back with our wives as we drove the long road back to Orlando from Statesboro, Georgia or flew home from Pennsylvania or South Carolina. Ron was an effective client-designated team leader, respected, though not always liked, by the contractors and the rest of our Architectural and Engineering team. We all knew getting the job done right was each day's first priority. At the end of the days work he peppered the dinners conversation with his unique sense of humor if he felt like it. He was not a person who needed new friends or to impress anyone - he was secure in himself. I learned a lot about codes and contracts from him, and client relations. Mostly, I learned how dedicated he was to his wife, Shelley. I also learned to refer to my wife as Michelle, not Shelly, as I usually called her at home, to avoid confusion. Ron was like a war buddy to me--I miss him, I honor his memory, you have my sincere and heartfelt condolences, Shelley.

April 22, 2015

Randy J. Holly

Dear Shelley
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. He was a Brilliant man in his
profession. Ron was a Teacher, a walking code book, also a hard worker, who would never Give up! Ron also loved a challenge from any Building official (especially AHCA) He always won also. Shelley I know that Ron Loved you very much, Because he Would mention you often when we were on the road.you were very special to Ron.
I remember the time we were in Boston,and Ron bought you that Big Diamond Ring. Then I had to convince Lynne that a shot glass that said Boston was also good. Shelley Ron Loved you Truly. Since I won't be able to come to the gathering for Ron. Lynne and I send our sincere condolences to you Shelley for your Loss.

April 22, 2015

Dennis Librandi

I am so sorry for your loss. I owe Ron a great deal of gratitude for being
my mentor. Ron took me under his wing and I learned so much from him.
Thank you for sharing Ron with us out on the road.

April 22, 2015

Sarah Hedegaard

To my dear friend Shelley,
Shelley, 36 years with a guy you love is a wonderful life, but not nearly long enough. Our hearts are grieving for your great loss. Our love and prayers surround you.

I did not know Ron well, but I know that he was generous with his knowledge and expertise to the very end of this life. Only a few weeks before his passing he took the time to review an emergency preparedness plan that I worked on for my office and he made recommendations on a level that I had not contemplated that filled deficient gaps. Today, because of Ron's help, I received an Key Contribution Award for that plan. I wish I could have told him.

Your friend, Sarah

April 20, 2015

Tom Tarpy

Ron was a wonderful individual and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Ron on multiple healthcare projects over the years. He was intense and very knowledgeable in his field. Ron was just a super person. My prayers and condolences go out to his family during these difficult times.

April 19, 2015

Skip Gregory

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Skip Gregory
April 15, 2015


I first met Ron when he worked for Medical Facilities Consultants in Orlando. I was the fresh face at the old HRS office in Tallahassee and Ron and I traveled together all over Florida conducting the on-site surveys for the Office of Plans and Construction.

While driving on long trips in the rental car, or while having many dinner conversations, we talked, argued, laughed and joked about life, politics, religion, and gossiped about all the office insanities.

Later, Ron became very involved with the National Fire Protection Association and served with me on the Codes and Standards Review Committee for the Health Care Section at NFPA, first on the Life Safety Code Review Subcommittee, and then on the Electrical Review Subcommittee. He always did a diligent and thorough review of the codes and standards we had to discuss at those meetings and often found things I had missed. His interest and dedication to the code review process was well appreciated by all the members on the committee.

Ron and I also worked together after I retired from the state and started consulting for health care providers. He became my go to person for all things electrical. We worked on several projects together and he was always there for me to help me out of any jamb I may have gotten myself into. As an Architect, I know just enough about electrical engineering to be dangerous to me and to those around m. But Ron always carefully and calmly answered all my questions about electrical issues, no matter how simple and stupid they might have been.

We never know what the future will bring. When I moved to Florida I never expected to work and live here for the next 30 years but I did. And if I had not, I would have never had the great pleasure and opportunity to get to know Ron and work with him during that time.

Because our lives are finite, what we do, how we are with others, what we say, and how we approach each day is all we have. I think Ron knew this and because of that intuitive knowledge he did not take things lightly and did not neglect those who were in his life.

And because of that, even one such as myself who only lightly touched his life, became better for it. Ron lives on in those he loved, in those he worked with, and in all of us who knew him and are better for that knowledge.

I celebrate Ron's life as one that was lived with gusto, thoughtfulness, love, understanding, and honor. I know the world we share is a better place because of him.

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