Memories of Haruno Sengoku Graham, DVM

In memory of

Haruno Sengoku Graham, DVM

Gilbert, AZ

February 22, 1983 - October 12, 2021

Feb 22, 1983 - Oct 12, 2021

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Chris Graham

2014

With her Grahams, two weeks before Ollie was born. Everyone in this photo loved her dearly and misses her deeply.

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Chris Graham

2020, Gilbert, AZ, USA

This morning, my coffee came with a small sticker that said, “Think it. Want it. Get it.”, and I had to cry. It immediately reminded me of Haruno and one of her favorite lines, “GET IT!” She would say it all the time, often flexing, or doing a silly little dance, and making hilarious faces like the one in this photo (I love this photo). Just as with her positive affirmations that I’ve shared in the past, I’m always reflecting on how inspiring she was and trying my best to let that motivate and drive me. I know she’d want that for all of us. Let’s all hear her voice encouraging us whenever we need it (and her perfect laugh, too). I miss her every single day.

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Chris Graham

2021, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Thumbs-up with her Ollie-Man ❤️ I’m grateful that Haruno had an abundance of quality time at home with us during and post pandemic. We miss her every day.

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Lindsey Castillo

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Chris Graham

2016, San Diego, CA, USA

During a trip to Sea World, Sophie was mesmerized by this small pool of little cleaner fish that attach and nibble at your hands. She exclaimed with glee, “mommy, daddy, the fish are kissing me!!” and refused to leave. Haruno and I always thought it was the cutest thing ever and reflected on her pure joy as such a happy memory

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2010, Camp Verde, AZ, USA

Being silly and carefree during a daytrip about two weeks into our relationship. As we all know, she was always so much fun to be around

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2014, Gilbert, AZ, USA

At Sophie’s first birthday party

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2012, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Happy anniversary, Hunnus ❤️

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2013, Avondale, AZ, USA

❤️

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Chris Graham

2020, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Miss you 😔

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2018, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Big laughs while getting munchkin dogpiled during a lazy day at home ❤️

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2021, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Happy 40th Birthday, Haruno. The kids and I started your special day eating your favorite cereal, Mini Spooners, and I think you’d be happy to know I’m rocking the German Shepherd hat your sister gave me and some awesome Back to the Future socks. I stopped by AJ’s this morning to pick up your favorite fruit tart, which we’ll enjoy tonight, and also found a hilarious dog-themed birthday card that immediately made me hear that wonderful laugh of yours in my head (as I so often do) that I miss so much. Tonight we’re going to Vincitorio's (I miss going there with you), and then later we’ll be assembling a special gift the kids helped me pick out. You are missed every single day by so many. Your family, your friends, your clients and patients, your community, and of course, your pooches. You are and always will be so loved, so admired, and so treasured. I also have to inform you that… you’re now halfway to 80. (I warned you I’d never stop making this joke every year). I love you. Happy Birthday, Hunnus. --- If you’d like to purchase a gift for Haruno’s birthday, may I suggest a donation to this local German Shepherd rescue (here: https://www.savingpawsrescuea… , selected with the assistance of Dr. Oliver) and/or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (here: https://www.bcrf.org/ ) I’d also like to invite you to post here on this memorial site (which you can also easily revisit via www.harunosengokugraham.com ), any of your own pictures, stories, and memories. (It can be done anytime, not just on days like today). It’s so important to me to keep revisiting special memories of her, so I’m always grateful for any help with that. I hope everyone can think of her today and smile. She loves you all.

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Lindsey Castillo

Tomoko Sengoku

DeAnne Pride

Katie Holland

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DeAnne Pride

Happy birthday in heaven Haruno❤️😇 Happy birthday in heaven Haruno❤️😇 Happy birthday in heaven Haruno❤️😇

Chris Graham

2010, Cannon Beach, OR, USA

Catching me trying to take a candid photo. We were in such great spirits, having started our adventure in Oregon two days prior, and she was all smiles all the time

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2010, Tigard, OR, USA

When we moved to Oregon, we arrived a day before we were to receive the keys to our rental home. (My parents also joined us on the adventure before flying back to AZ). Naturally, we all snuck into the backyard of the property and took a peek inside. Haruno was giddy with anticipation to get into our new house and start our new life in the Pacific Northwest.

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2017, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Having fun at home with the kids and pooches. She'd often send me happy pictures like this while I was at work, and they'd always fill my heart and motivate me to get through hard days.

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Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2018, Tempe, AZ, USA

From our October 2018 family photo shoot. We both loved how this picture came out, especially the kids’ expressions.

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2015, Gilbert, AZ, USA

With Ollie-Man. She used to lovingly refer to him as her “Big Man on Campus”

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2013, Phoenix, AZ, USA

All smiles with newborn Baby Sophie. She was so ecstatic to be a mom

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2016, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Missing you 😔

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Lindsey Castillo

Katie Spoo

Chris Graham

2020, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Merry Christmas, Mommy. Your family misses you so, so much.

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Lindsey Castillo

Katie Spoo

Chris Graham

2013, Avondale, AZ, USA

Precious snuggle time with 3-weeks-old Sophie

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Katie Spoo

Lindsey Castillo

Chris Graham

2016, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Always making funny faces together ❤️ Sophie always loved this photo because she said it looked like Mommy had antenna from the ropes in the background!

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Katie Spoo

Chris Graham

2019, Gilbert, AZ, USA

Hanging out with Fries

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Katie Spoo

Chris Graham

2016, Gilbert, AZ, USA

She was very proud to be the Thumb Wars Champ in our relationship. We'd randomly Thumb Wars each other all the time, and she'd consistently win and boast about it, which always made me laugh.

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Katie Spoo

Chris Graham

2011, Goodyear, AZ, USA

Excited about her team name during a work competition at her vet clinic in Goodyear. Other than dogs (especially German Shepherds), her next favorite animal was lemurs

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