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Catherine Graf

1922 - 2017

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1922

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2017

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Catherine Graf Obituary

Graf, Catherine
1922 - 2017
Catherine "Kay" Graf, age 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2017 with her family by her side at First Community Village. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack R. Graf. Kay is survived by her children, Jack R. (Kay) Graf Jr., Holly (Steve) Graf Fries, and Laurie (Dave) Graf Chrisman; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service for Kay will be held at a later date in January. Memorial contributions can be made to First Community Foundation, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212. Family has entrusted SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL with final arrangements.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, 2017.
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To all of the Grafs and extended family of Kay Graf:

I am so sorry for your loss. I felt lucky to know Kay; she and I shared a great mutual interest in music, and she was kind enough to so-sponsor me as a member of Wednesday Literary Society, where I enjoyed getting to see her regularly. I would wish for all of you that you would have a share of her great charm, humility, grace and well-developed sense of humor---great 'gifts' to all who knew her.
She is already missed here, but undoubtedly is glad to be lovingly welcomed by her Jack and many friends above!
Meredith Charles Trapp (daughter of Bert and Bertie Charles, and sister of Blair Charles Adams)

November 12, 2017

To the Graf family, please accept my deepest condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

November 9, 2017

I have fond memories of Kay and 1st Community and Vaud-Villities. I sang with her in our Chancel Choir during Lowell Riley's directorship. This very pleasant, sweet and helpful woman also sang in Vaud-Villities for many years. She was such a people person, always asking about one's family and activities. Music was her passion and I am so happy that I shared moments with her. Now she is with the angels, raising her voice in "Alleluias."
Jill Eliot
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Jill Eliot

November 9, 2017

We are so grateful Kay and Jack chose to live at First Community Village! We will miss Kay, her poems, and her determination. What a wonderful family she and Jack raised , to watch them love Kay these past several months was beautiful! We miss Jack, will now miss Kay, and we will miss Jack, Holly, and Laurie. She was so proud of all her family. I hope you find peace in knowing she is now with your dad, and they are happy.

Judy Wright

November 8, 2017

I loved your mom She was the personification of grace and beauty, although she also had a velvet fist. Her extraordinary legacy lives on. We all should be so blessed.

dianne elzey

November 8, 2017

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