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Robert Graham Obituary
Dr. Bob was born November 15, 1940 in Highland Park. He was a 1958 graduate of River Rouge High School, a 1963 graduate of Hillsdale College and a 1968 graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Dr. Bob began his 46 year career in medicine in Trenton, Mich. where he worked at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital with his father Dr. Victor Graham and his brother Dr. Bill Graham. He practiced medicine across the state of Michigan, but spent the majority of his career in Sault Ste. Marie. He served as a physician for the Chippewa County Jail, MDOC in Kinross, LSSU Lakers, Soo Indians, Soo Eagles hockey teams and countless boxing matches. Dr. Bob was a teacher, counselor, advocate and learned friend for thousands of patients. He never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his humor, in and out of the treatment room. He loved his family dearly and passed on the tradition of service to the community to his five children.
Dr. Bob loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He spent many birthdays hunting deer in Bay Mills with his best friends Ralph and Shirley Wilcox.
Dr. Bob is survived by his mother Kathryn Graham of Portland, Ore., his brother Bill (Mary Lynn) Graham of Lake Oswego, Ore., Children Will Graham of Ann Arbor, Rebecca (Wayne) Rogers of Elizabeth City, N.C., Robert (Julia) Graham of Phoenix, Ariz., Ian Graham (Andrea Covert) of Rockford, Mich., Callie (Jeff) Hodges of Reed City, Mich., 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church at 555 Bingham Ave. in Sault Ste. Marie. Brother John of St. Isaac Jogues officiating.
The family was assisted by McDowell Funeral Home of Reed City, Michigan.
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Patti Emberton
July 13, 2023
Dr. Graham delivered my daughter. I was living in Sault Ste. Marie far from family and friends. He was caring, compassionate and kind. After the birth, he gave a red rose to his patients. I will never forget him. My daughter is alive and well, because of his quick, intelligent, knowledgeable decision-making skills. My heart goes out to his loved ones. Patti Emberton
james clary
October 6, 2015
We were fortunate to hunt deer together as medical students & commiserate as fellows at KCOM&S '68.Good times when beer was a dime. Good doctor, good friend, good man.
VAYA CON DIOS,
JIM CLARY '68
KIM CRYDERMAN
October 5, 2015
My Heart felt thoughts and Prayers go out to Doc's family during this difficult time.
He was my Dr. for many years and I always teased him telling him he couldn't retire or move until we cloned him. He was the only Dr. that could do a manipulation on my neck and get it in on the first try with out hurting me. After he retired he would even see me at his house because he was such a compassionate person and he knew how badly my migraines would get if my neck was out.
I miss you Greatly Doc. Heaven Has been Blessed.
September 25, 2015
He was one of the best doctors in the Sault. He listened to his patients. He made you feel important. He made my children smile. I remember a time when I had to explain how I got ran over by a dog & he didn't laugh until he left the room and kept laughing as he walked down the hall. :) He will be truly missed.
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Gary Routhier
September 18, 2015
Doc Graham was very personable with a great since of humor. Always enjoyed being treated by him during my youth sports days. Always took an interest in the community as well as his patients. The Sault will miss a good one, but heaven will blessed by his wit and character. In fact, God probably needed some help. RIP Doc!
Bill Clancy
September 18, 2015
Worked with him in Kinross. Great doctor even a better person.
Julie Wood
September 18, 2015
Dr. Graham was the best. loved his since of humor!!
Kathy Fountain
September 18, 2015
Dr. Graham delivered all 4 of my children. He was very professional, but very personable, too. My condolences to his family in their time of grief.
Sharon Dumars
September 18, 2015
Dr. Graham was a great dr and had so much compassion for all the people he helped .God bless his family in their time of grief .
September 18, 2015
Dr .Graham was a great dr .who cared for his patients . he was filled with wisdom and compassion . may God bless his family
Darlene Thompson Lindsay
September 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Graham's family . He was our family doctor for many years. Dr. Graham helped me through some of my most difficult days. A good doctor and a wonderful man. Rest in peace friend.
Patti McCasey
September 17, 2015
My condolences to the family of Dr. Graham. He was my doctor for many years and delivered my son 35 years ago. He was such a common sense doctor and I swear he could read my mind! He helped me through some difficult times. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Dennis Brooks
September 17, 2015
My Condolences to the family. He took care of my family as he did with so many locals.
Patti Osterhout
September 17, 2015
Dr. Graham has been my favorite doctor in Sault Ste. Marie. He always joked with you when you were in his office. He made you feel better just by talking to you. He had a "secret remedy" that he would inject when you were sick and you felt better within hours. It was his "secret" and he refused to share what was in it. He also enjoyed chatting with my father when he'd be at the casino. RIP Doc I will miss your smiling face.
Janis (Rodenroth) Meade
September 17, 2015
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of Dr. Graham and his family, I spent many days with them, I even got a kitten from him that we named Grammie. Prayers to all.
abe zain
September 17, 2015
Doc you always there and always took care of me the old school way....I haven't found a replacement yet. I KNOW YOUR HAPPY NOW AND FISHING AND HUNTING...we will always remember you..Abe and Cindy
Cher Wurschinger
September 17, 2015
Dr. Graham delivered both my daughters, in 1979 and 1980. I continued to see him until he retired, he was the best. He had a kind heart and he listened to what I had to say. He will be missed.
Patti minta
September 17, 2015
Dr graham will always be remembered by our family. He was such an easy going guy and put you at ease right away. Although you had to be on your toes as you never knew what he was going to say! Very kind considerate knowledgeable witty and just all around nice guy.
September 16, 2015
Dr. Bob has been a family friend for many years. He loved being a doctor but what he was most proud of was his children. Not a visit went by that he didn't talk about one or all of his children with great pride.
Our prayers go out to you his family.
Keith and Diane Cork
Zaniboni Family
September 16, 2015
Both my husband and I met Doc when he worked with the Soo Indians. My husband often shares his stories of Doc and the boys. Throughout the years he had become a friend and someone we enjoyed seeing when visiting town. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
September 16, 2015
Love you daddy!
September 16, 2015
Prayers to the family. Bob was such a nice doctor and delivered my children and took good care of us. His bedside manner was so great, very quick witted. He will be missed by many.
Shelly Mastaw
September 16, 2015
Dr. Graham will be greatly missed in our community. He served my family since I was a child and delivered my two eldest children. He had a fantastic humorous bedside manner and always made us feel welcome. I will miss his smiling face. R.I.P. Dr Graham.
Shelly Mastaw & family
Mike Mwiser
September 16, 2015
You were the best doctor I ever had
You cared for all your patients
You will be truly missed
Prayers for your entire family
Vern & Sherry Bertram
September 16, 2015
Doctor Graham served our entire family. :) Our kids went to him and he did their sports physicals and he was Vern's post kidney transplant doctor from the time of transplant until he closed St. Mary's Medical. We were always prepared to be teased and insulted when we had a doctor appointment and to laugh!! May Jesus comfort you in your profound loss and know that Doctor Graham is greatly missed.
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