Richard “Rick” Kenneth McGraw, 62, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away November 26, 2011 at his home of Kellogg. He was born May 7, 1949 at Kellogg, Idaho; Rick was the son of Elmer and Norma (Morin) McGraw.
Rick has lived in the Silver Valley all of his life. He attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School in 1967. Rick served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Rick first worked for the Bunker Hill Mining Company; he then served in the logging industry. Rick also worked as a mechanic for the Kellogg Transfer Company and lastly had worked in construction for the Hanford Reservation of the Tri-Cities.
Rick was a member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid bass fisherman and duck hunter.
Rick is survived by one son Josh McGraw of Beaverton, Oregon; one sister Nancy and her husband Les Baldwin of Kingston, Idaho; one granddaughter Natalie McGraw of Marietta, Georgia; and one nephew Chad Baldwin of Pinehurst, Idaho; he was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation was held and memorial services will be held at a later date.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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We will always remember the fun times and his laughter. We will miss you. -- Ron and Diane Costa
Nancy and Les, our thoughts and prayers are with you! So sorry for your loss! -- Ron and Rhonda Green
I'm so sorry that Rick is gone. We had many good times through school and after. Rick was always ready for fun and a great guy. -- Michael Peacock
Nancy, I was so sad to hear of Rick's passing. May your memories help ease your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. -- Mary Jane (Scott) Watt
Nancy and family. We are so very sorry to read of Rick's passing. The memories of our childhood will always include Rick. It's hard to believe we lived next door to each other for 19 years. Please take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. -- Bob Wright
Nancy, Les and Chad. I'm so sorry to hear about Rick. We've gotten so busy in our own little worlds that we have lost staying in touch. We had so many fun times. We will miss his smile and most of all we will miss his laugh. My heart goes out to you. -- Kristi Beamis
Nancy, Elaine and I both want to tell you how sorry we were to hear about Rick. We never saw much but we have many memories of our younger years. Although I'm not so sure they were all that good to him as we were so mean to him. (at least according to him.) just kidding. Our thoughts are with you. -- Elaine and Claudia
So sorry for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you... -- Bill and Dee Coker
Nancy, so sorr to hear of Rick's death. Remmber the fun we had has kids. Thinking of you and sending you prayers and sympathy -- Sharon Gaylord-Hardy
So very sad to hear of his passing. Our condolences to all of the family. -- Nancy and Lonny, Stonko,Jesse, and Robby Bencich
So sorry to hear about Rick's passing. God Bless his soul. We had some fantastic times as children growing up, even got in a little trouble together from our parents but mostly just kids growing up. I never laughed harder in my life than at some of Rick's stories and manerisms. Will miss you. -- Larry Yergler
