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Arthur Graves Obituary
Arthur Graves passed away April 16, 2011 at home. He was born August 27, 1933 in Auburn. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one daughter, Mary.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles, Moose and Elks, the VFW Camping Club.
He loved his family, Seahawks, Mariners, NASCAR, gambling, clam digging, fishing, garage sales, camping and travel. He got a great deal of enjoyment out building bikes for children in need, working endlessly for many years on the Moose Lodge on their Easter Egg Hunt.
Art is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Cindy Birindelli (Jerry), Cathy Eberle (David), Cary Swafford, Kevin Pennington (Andrea), Karen Griggs (Kim) and Kelli Zimmerman (Peter); one sister, Helen Wright (Ralph); and his dog Miley. He had fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) April 25, 2011, starting at noon with a potluck to follow.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the VFW Post 318, 2902 Martin Way, Olympia, WA 98506 or Providence Sound Hospice, 3432 South Bay Road NE, Olympia, WA. 98506. Arrangements are with
Funeral Aleternatives of Washington, 360-491-2222.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Graves
April 26, 2011
Aunt Donna and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our visits will be remembered and cherished always! Love, Mark and Linda (Graves) Felder (Plano, TX)
Nicholas Zimmerman
April 25, 2011
I will always love and miss you very much grandpa.
-Love, your grandson, Nicholas
Ron Neufeld
April 23, 2011
Aunt Donna & Family,
The times have been few and very far between for us but Uncle Art is a special man to be remebered who loved his family dearly and lived life to the fullest...
Love,
Ron & Diana Neufeld
April 23, 2011
Donna & Family,
We remember all the good times we had together, those are gone, they're not forgotten...
Love,
Ralph & Helen Wright
Emer.MB.CA
April 23, 2011
Donna and Family, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, he was such a sweetheart.
Jack and Janiece Humphries
April 22, 2011
Gone, yet not forgotten,
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me,
Forever in my heart.
Dear Cindy, I am sorry for your loss, It is always hard to loose someone you love... hang on to the memories, and the good times you had with your Dad, my prayers are with you and your family. Hugs, and Prayers,
Tracy Myer Fristoe
Nancy Adams
April 21, 2011
Sorry to hear about Arthur. I understand what it is like to lose a loved one. Blessings to you.
April 21, 2011
Donna and Family: im so sorry for your loss. I will miss Arts playful giggle and his understanding of all situations. He was such a great person and will be sadly missed. Jim & Deb,Mb.Ca
Robyn & Ernie Neufeld
April 21, 2011
Donna and Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
@ alex & diana's wedding 7-24-10
robby & april adams
April 21, 2011
so sorry for your loss..he was a wonderful man, always made us laugh..and will be missed dearly. thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family.
Lynne Green
April 21, 2011
Donna, so sorry for your loss. Art will be missed, and be know for being the light of the party with his great since of humor. Art May you and your rash rest in peace.
Lynne
April 21, 2011
To Cindy, Cathy and Cary: Our heartfelt condolences to you over the loss of your Dad. It seems like only yesterday that you were friends with our three girls, playing in the back yard together. John and Barbara Maurer
April 20, 2011
Wow, I was following your recent trip home from arizona. Ron and I had no idea he was even ill. We are sorry for your loss Donna. Art was definately a card. Ron and Nancy Noble
Dana Eppenstein
April 20, 2011
Donna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear your loss of Art. His smile and jokes will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this dificult time in your life. Dana and Bill Eppenstein
Berneil Delgado
April 20, 2011
Donna, Bruce and I were very sorry to hear about Art. We remember all his funny jokes and the times camping. He will be missed by many Berneil
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