USBC Hall of Famer Linda Graham dies at age 76
November 06, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas – Linda Graham, a United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer whose accomplishments included national and international titles, died on Nov. 2, 2026, following a car accident. She was 76.
Graham, of Des Moines, Iowa, enjoyed success at the USBC Women’s Championships, capturing the doubles title in 1985.
She also represented the United States as a member of Team USA and earned the 1989 U.S. Amateur championship, adding another national title to her bowling resume.
Graham reached the top of the international stage the following year, winning the women’s title at the 1990 AMF Bowling World Cup in Pattaya, Thailand.
Her achievements on the lanes earned her induction into the USBC Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category in 1992.
Born on June 5, 1950, in Des Moines, Graham graduated from Norwalk High School in 1968 and attended Simpson College. She built a successful career with Meredith Corporation, retiring after years of dedicated service.
Away from bowling, Graham was remembered for her thoughtful gifts and sense of style, often coordinating her clothing and jewelry. Among others, she is survived by her sister, Patricia Olson; brother, David Graham; sister-in-law, Tammy Graham; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Nov. 24 at Memorial Services of Iowa, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., in Ankeny, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice.
CLICK HERE for more information on the USBC Hall of Fame.
Graham, of Des Moines, Iowa, enjoyed success at the USBC Women’s Championships, capturing the doubles title in 1985.
She also represented the United States as a member of Team USA and earned the 1989 U.S. Amateur championship, adding another national title to her bowling resume.
Graham reached the top of the international stage the following year, winning the women’s title at the 1990 AMF Bowling World Cup in Pattaya, Thailand.
Her achievements on the lanes earned her induction into the USBC Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category in 1992.
Born on June 5, 1950, in Des Moines, Graham graduated from Norwalk High School in 1968 and attended Simpson College. She built a successful career with Meredith Corporation, retiring after years of dedicated service.
Away from bowling, Graham was remembered for her thoughtful gifts and sense of style, often coordinating her clothing and jewelry. Among others, she is survived by her sister, Patricia Olson; brother, David Graham; sister-in-law, Tammy Graham; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Nov. 24 at Memorial Services of Iowa, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd., in Ankeny, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice.
CLICK HERE for more information on the USBC Hall of Fame.