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Roberta Marie "Bobbie" Graham

1928 - 2016

Roberta Marie "Bobbie" Graham obituary, 1928-2016, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

Roberta Graham Obituary

Graham, Roberta "Bobbie" Marie
87 of Sun Lakes died peacefully at home the morning of October 30, 2016. Bobbie was born in Boone, Iowa December 2, 1928 to Gordon and Beatrice Irving. She lived the first half of her life in the Midwest before moving to Arizona in 1973. She was a loving mother and homemaker prior to working at the Hayden Library on the campus of ASU. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time at her cabin in Strawberry. She also enjoyed reading, bird watching, and occasional trips to the casinos to play her favorite penny slots. She lived a full and active life caring deeply about her faith, her family, and carrying on beloved family traditions. She was a dedicated Grandmother and called each and every one of them on the first of each month and never missed acknowledging birthdays and anniversaries. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Ernie and two sisters Janice Stevens and Mary Beth Peake. She is survived by her children, Robert (Cindy), Gary, Joni Haller (Tom), Christy Carson (Drew), Linda Graham (Kim Devine), brothers, Max Irving (Janice) and Larry Peake, 15 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral mass and celebration of her life will be held at St. Steven's Catholic Church in Sun Lakes November 9th at 2:00 PM. Her inurnment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Donations in her honor can be made to the ALS Association or the charity of your choice.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 6, 2016.
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Joni

Family

July 11, 2022

Joni

Family

July 11, 2022

Missing you at the cabin...

Joni

Family

July 11, 2022

Happy heavenly birthday Mom! You would have gone to the casino, had a nice lunch, and won a bunch of money! Miss and love you!

Joni

Family

December 2, 2021

I keep thinking it will get easier, but it doesn´t. I still miss you and Dad like I lost you yesterday...

Joni Haller Daughter

Family

October 8, 2021

It is a blessing that you are not here for this awful year. I miss you Mom....

Joni Haller

Daughter

October 31, 2020

Miss you everyday Mom.

Joanna Haller

Daughter

October 31, 2019

Wishing I could pick up the phone and hear your voice again.... miss You everyday...

Joni Graham

September 23, 2018

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St. Steven's Catholic Church

Sun Lakes, AZ

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